May 2018

Issue Number: 253

On a Roll Mobile Tool Bench

May 2018 Page: 24

Put three workhorse tools on wheels with a bench you can roll out for woodworking sessions and park in the garage at the end of the day.

Plan is available in the WOOD Store.

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Get a Grip on CNC Work

May 2018 Page: 32

Six ways to hold work solidly.

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Military Memories Display Case

May 2018 Page: 36

Honor a veteran with this handsome case for decorations, service medals, and memorial flag.

Plan is available in the WOOD Store.

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How to Choose Bandsaw Blades

May 2018 Page: 40

Make your bandsaw perform like a champ by using the correct blade for each task.

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Shop Test: Bandsaws Under $500

May 2018 Page: 44

Looking to buy your first bandsaw? We found very capable machines for not a lot of money.

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Turn a Woven Bowl

May 2018 Page: 50

While this is a turning project, plenty of woodworking happens long before switching on the lathe. We'll teach you how to cut and glue up airtight segmented rings to weave this optical illusion.

Plan is available in the WOOD Store.

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Body Mechanics: Using a Circular Saw

May 2018 Page: 56

Often considered just a rough carpentry tool, a circular saw also works well in a woodshop for breaking down sheet goods and crosscutting boards to length. Follow these guidelines to get good results.

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Calipers Clock

May 2018 Page: 58

Build a timepiece as precise as the shop tool that inspires it.

Plan is available in the WOOD Store.

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Double-feature Pergola

May 2018 Page: 62

Hang a hammock between the posts of this versatile pergola for extreme lazy-day relaxing. And when it's time for action (the big-screen kind, anyway), you can quickly and easily swap the hammock for a projection screen. Then, pull up some patio lounge chairs for an open-air show.

Plan is available in the WOOD Store.