November 2017
Issue Number: 250
Body Mechanics: Cutting Sheet Goods on the Tablesaw
Make a Mallet—or Two
The best mallet you’ll ever use may be as close as your scrap bin. You need only two pieces of hardwood—we used maple for the head and hickory for the handle.
Plan is available in the WOOD Store
Easy-to-Ship Cradle
The classic gift for a newborn often poses a quandry: The recipient may live far away so the cradle must be shipped. And infants are “cradle enabled” for only a short time. Fortunately, knock-down construction makes this cradle easy to box up to ship or store until the next bundle of joy arrives.
Plan is available in the WOOD Store
Peek Into Hollow Turning
Shop Test: Multibase Router Kits
With a single motor that fits in both a fixed and a plunge base, a combo kit provides the best attributes of each base for a price below that of two separate routers. We tested eight midsize kits (with motors ranging from 11⁄2 to 21⁄4 hp) with variable speed and both 1⁄4 " and 1⁄2 " collets.
Chatoyant Box
With a pattern of reversing veneer tiles, the grain’s luster changes as you look at the box from various angles.
Plan is available in the WOOD Store
Bar-Top Dispenser
Keep your favorite spirits or wine on tap with this nifty countertop server.
Plan is available in the WOOD Store
Illuminated Curio Cabinet
Inside, glass shelves let light shine from top to bottom. Outside, careful grain selection and three-way miters show off your woodworking skills.
Plan is available in the WOOD Store
Cut Cleaner Dadoes and Rabbets
Family Message center
Keep communications clear in your household by writing or sticking notes on this attractive message board. The shelf and hooks help organize phones, keys, jackets, and more.
Plan is available in the WOOD Store
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