March 2013
Issue Number: 217
Phone-Charging Station Woodworking Plan
If your kitchen counter turns into a rat's nest of charging cords for your family's cell phones, MP3 players, and tablet computers every night, then you need this discreet under-cabinet electronics valet. It mounts easily beneath a kitchen cabinet, hinges down for access, and includes a tip for creating a one-cord solution for charging multiple devices.
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WOOD Issue 217, March 2013
Heirloom Rolling Tool Cabinet Woodworking Plan
The inspiration for this cabinet came from the steel mechanics' tool chests seen in so many garages. But why settle for metal. This classed-up version of the rolling tool cabinet is beautiful enough to pass for fine furniture. Included for free: the satisfaction of having built an heirloom piece with smooth-gliding drawers, brass hardware, and concealed casters.
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WOOD Issue 217, March 2013
Paper-clip Caddy Woodworking Plan
Mysteriously, metal paper clips cling to the top of this wood turning. The secret, of course is a rare-earth magnet tucked away just below the domed top. With a cleverly hidden and nearly invisible joint, friends and coworkers will wonder how you got the magnet in there.
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WOOD Issue 217, March 2013
Architectural Keepsake Box Woodworking Plan
This handsome box takes design inspiration from the low profiles and horizontal lines of Prairie School architecture. Careful machining and attention to detail will reward you with a truly unique tabletop keepsake box.
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WOOD Issue 217, March 2013
Mobile Drill-press Base Woodworking Plan
This easy-to-resize project captures the metal base of your drill press and rolls on locking swivel casters.
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WOOD Issue 217, March 2013
Build-to-Suit Study Desk Woodworking Plan
Two base arrangements with the same footprint—a front-facing pedestal and a side-facing bookcase—let you customize this desk to fit your space. Biscuit joinery and edge-banded plywood simplify this project and lend it a modern style that will look equally at home in the den and the dorm room. As a bonus, this article includes tips for inexpensive and easy spray-finishing.
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WOOD Issue 217, March 2013
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Magnets keep your clamp pads in place
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