March 2019

Issue Number: 259

Clear-view Display Case

March 2019 Page: 24

No matter how you look at it—from the front, sides, or top—this case shows off collectibles in the best possible light, thanks to lots of seeded glass.

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Beyond Home-center Lumber

March 2019 Page: 30

Knowing how and where to find good wood can save you loads of money.

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Seed Starter

March 2019 Page: 34

Build this simple rugged garden helper and get a head start on spring planting.

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Get ready to see some of the amazing capabilities a CNC can bring to your shop. This article provides recipes for success in making cuts in polycarbonate, brass, foam, cardboard and yes, wood. The “ingredients” for each operation include the material being machined, the cutters used, feed speed, depth of cut (DOC), and other variables.

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Mil-spec Apache Helicopteer

March 2019 Page: 44

First seeing service in 1986, the AH-64 “Apache” attack helicopter takes out tanks, bunkers, and other targets. This toy displays much of that firepower, disguised as maple dowels. Easily shape the Apache’s iconic angled fuselage profile by following our full-size patterns. And we’ve gathered all of the hardware and specialty parts in a kit so you can get started quickly.

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Buff on a High-gloss Finish

March 2019 Page: 50

For an eye-catching shine on turned projects, use the same tool that made them—your lathe.

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The Nitty Gritty of Sandpaper

March 2019 Page: 54

What you really need to know about sandpaper boils down to five items: the size of the abrasive; how densely the abrasive is packed; the type of abrasive; the backing material; and whether the sandpaper has stearate or not. Jim Heavey helps sort out the options.