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Bill Sawyer, Lowe’s Woodworkers table of contents The Pros Know 3 Multiuse Table 4 Router Table 8 Garden Bridge 11 The Right Tools 13 Workshop 19 Member Profile 19 Put It Together 20 P.S. Tell us about your projects or how you became interested in woodworking. Send your responses c/o Sandy Culver, P.O. Box 523, Birmingham, AL 35201. If we profile you in an upcoming issue of The Wood Post, you’ll receive a free Hitachi 14.4-volt 3⁄8-inch cordless drill/driver kit.
feature project TOOL LIST Multiuse Table This project can play many roles in your outdoor and indoor entertaining activities. sturdy and adjustable table is a must-have for tailgating, outdoor meals at home, or summertime events such as open-air concerts. Our activity table offers needed flexibility for all these functions— and more—with its adjustable legs and a collapsible center. It also makes a terrific auxiliary dining or gaming table for folks with limited space.
Figure 3 Figure 1 3/8" hole 29 11/16" top assembly side skirt layout short nosing center of table end of table 1 7/16" 11/16" 13/16" 1/4" locking-pin hole (open position) 10 1/8" 6 1/2" 1/4" locking-pin hole (folded position) side skirt top panels center braces side skirt end skirt long nosing spacer 3/16" x 3/4" applied to one assembly only end skirt 1/16” spacer and two stiffeners skirt assembly 1/16” spacer and two stiffeners Figure 2 17 3/16" 3/8" hole 5/8" skirt / leg assembly le
feature project a. To make the template, first measure the distance from the cutting edge of a 1⁄4-inch straight bit to the outside edge of the router base plate to determine its offset. b. Then cut a plywood square to measure 9 inches plus twice the router base offset plus 6 inches. c. Locate and draw centerlines on the template. Then lay out a square measuring 9 inches plus twice the offset, centered on these centerlines. d. Drill an access hole for a jigsaw within the square, and cut it out. e.
Project #SU062 n skirt filler Completed Project stile nailers side skirt fence back bottom nailer top assembly filler fence skirt side back side leg push bar side skirt stile nailers shelf stretcher corner block stand 10 Summer 2006 bottom nailer side stretcher weekend project Garden Bridge This classic project will add a striking feature to your yard or landscape.
deep on each center piece, as shown in Figure 3, Detail B. g. Lay the remaining 12 pieces of decking in place. Space them with even gaps, and then attach using outdoor wood screws. Remove the nails serving as spacers between the first and second pieces of decking. Step 6: Install the rails and handrails. a. Identify a centerline on each post to guide you when positioning the fence rail brackets.
the right tools Fence Systems These offer a three-point T-square locking system with a hairline pointer to assure that the fence is parallel to the blade and accurate to within 1⁄64 inch. All three of these fence systems fit the 36-979 Industrial Contractor’s Saw (#237665). NEW 36-T30 T2 30-inch fence system The face of the T2 fence (#237669) is made from extruded aluminum and attaches to the solid-steel angle iron and tubing for years of durability.
the right tools Belt/Disc Sander Scroll Saw 31695 6-inch belt/9-inch disc sander This sander (#201452) features a 1-hp, 120-volt induction motor that is completely enclosed for protection against dust. The belt unit is adjustable so that the sander can operate vertically, horizontally, and at in-between angles, and the belt guard removes to allow for contour sanding. The 9-inch disc is perfect for sanding large curves or rounding out sharp corners.
the right tools workshop Protect Maintaining Saw Blades These vital accessories will keep their edge when you follow a few simple tips. very time you walk into a woodworking shop, you’re exposed to certain potential risks. Dust, fumes, noise, and flying wood chips often await. But your shop doesn’t have to be a dangerous place. According to the Home Safety Council (HSC), taking some basic precautions helps to prevent accidents.
put it together Mortise and Tenon Use this joinery method for strong, long-lasting furniture. he mortise and tenon is one of the strongest joints in furniture construction. That’s why it’s used almost exclusively for connecting high-stress or high-load parts, such as the sides of a chair or bench. The mortise and tenon joint has two parts: A square hole called a mortise is cut in one part, and a tenon, or protrusion, is cut on the mating part.
