The weekend woodworker's project collection : 40 projects for the time-challenged craftsman

258 Pages·2010·24.66 MB·English

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Weekend Woodworker’s
THE
PROJECT COLLECTION
40 Projects for the Time-Challenged Craftsman
FROM THE EDITORS OF POPULAR WOODWORKING
POPULARR WOODWORKING BOOKS
CINCINNATI, OHIO
www.popularwoodworking.com
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About the Authors
STEVE SHANESY, publisher of Popular DAVID THIEL has been a woodworker
Woodworking Magazine, is a native (both professionally and for fun) for
of Troy, Ohio, and has more than 20 more that 30 years. He spent 10 years as
years experience in cabinet shops. Steve a senior editor for Popular Woodworking
graduated from Ohio University with a Magazine and is now the executive edi-
BS in journalism and from Los Angeles tor for Popular Woodworking books.
Trade Technical College with a certifi- David also appeared as the host of DIY
cate in cabinetmaking and millwork. Network’s Tools & Techniques series for
He worked as foreman at AE Furniture more than 100 episodes.
Manufacturing in Los Angeles —the
city’s premier commercial and residen- JIM STACK, senior editor for Popular
tial furniture maker. Woodworking books, is a flat-lander who
grew up in south central Nebraska. He
CHRISTOPHER SCHWARZ, executive graduated from the Berklee College of
editor for Popular Woodworking Music in Boston with a Bachelor’s degree
Magazine, is a long-time amateur wood- in music composition. After moving to
worker and professional journalist. He Cincinnati, he worked in local cabinet-
built his first workbench at age 8 and and furniture-making shops for almost
spent weekends helping his father build 20 years. He now builds guitars and
two houses on the family’s farm outside other contraptions as the mood strikes
Hackett, Ark. — using mostly hand him. Jim joined F+W Media in 1999.
tools. He has journalism degrees from
Northwestern University and The Ohio CHRIS GLEASON is an author for Popular
State University and worked as a maga- Woodworking books. His latest book is
zine and newspaper journalist before titled, Kitchen Makeovers for any Budget.
joining Popular Woodworking in 1996.
Despite his early experience on the farm, DANNY PROULX wrote several bestselling
Chris remains a hand-tool enthusiast. books for Popular Woodworking books.
He passed away in 2004.
ROBERT W. LANG, senior editor for
Popular Woodworking Magazine, grew THANE LORBACH was a contributor
up in northeastern Ohio and has been a to the book, Building Furniture for
professional woodworker since the early Country Living, published by Popular
1970s. He learned woodworking repair- Woodworking books.
ing wooden boats on Lake Erie and in
a large commercial shop in Cleveland. ROBERT BELKE is the author of several
Along the way he studied industrial woodworking books, including Classic
design at The Ohio State University. His Country Furniture, published by Popular
experience includes building custom Woodworking books.
furniture and cabinets as well as manag-
ing and engineering large architectural JOHN MCGUANE is coauthor of The
millwork projects. He is the author of Essential Pine Book, published by
several “Shop Drawings” books about Popular Woodworking books. He has
furniture and interiors of the Arts & been a woodworker since 1971.
Crafts Movement of the early 1900s.
GLEN HUEY, senior editor for Popular
Woodworking Magazine, is a long-time
professional woodworker, author, DVD
host and woodworking teacher. Glen
joined the staff of Popular Woodworking
in 2006.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION ONE: ACCESSORIES SECTION TWO: BOOKCASES & SHELVING
Two Cutting Boards Barrister Bookcases
. . . 8 . . . 100
Three Trivets Knockdown Bookcase
. . . 20 . . . 108
Franklin Chair Basic Bookcases
. . . 30 . . . 113
Mantel Clock Two Traditional Hanging Shelves
. . . 40 . . . 118
Wastebasket Stickley Bookcase
. . . 43 . . . 122
Stickley Mantel Clock
. . . 52
Step Stool
. . . 60
Isaac Youngs’ Wall Clock
. . . 67
Spiral Staircase Table
. . . 78
Shoji Lamp
. . . 86
Pendulum Wall Clock
. . . 88
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SECTION THREE: MIRRORS SECTION FOUR: STORAGE
Chippendale Mirror Three-tier Keepsake Chest
. . . 126 . . . 158
Shaker Mirror Almost in the Round
. . . 130 . . . 168
Framed Mirror Inlaid Bible Box
. . . 134 . . . 174
Mirror Bungalow Mailbox
. . . 142 . . . 184
Two Frames Flower Basket
. . . 154 . . . 188
Game Box
. . . 196
Jewelry Armoire
. . . 208
Let’s Eat
. . . 214
Media Storage Rack
. . . 223
Quilt Rack
. . . 228
Spice Cabinet
. . . 234
Tabletop Desk
. . . 236
There’s No Point
. . . 240
A Case for Wine
. . . 248
SUPPLIERS . . . 254
INDEX . . . 255
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INTRODUCTION
The Weekend Woodworker’s Project Collection is in your hands, so you
open it to the table of contents. There you see 40 projects to choose
from. As you peruse the list, your senses start to tingle because you’ve
just found the perfect project!
You’ve worked hard all week and you want possibly be that cool-looking cutting board(s)
to relax, unwind and forget about it. Your that you saw in the book? There are so many
woodworking shop is calling your name, your projects you saw as you thumbed through
tools have been idle all week and they are the book: trivets, a Franklin chair that folds
rarin’ to go. into a step ladder, a set of Barrister bookcases
As you descend the stairs into your base- that would look great in the den, traditional
ment shop or take the walk to your garage hanging shelves, a game box, a spice cabinet
workshop, you’re thinking about that new (perfect for the kitchen) and a jewelry armoire
project. You’ve chosen one that will give you a that’s beautiful all by itself.
mental challenge and put your woodworking The family room could use a media storage
skills to good use. rack, the bedroom needs a quilt rack, a new
The plans for your project are clearly mailbox would be nice, a couple of clever-
drawn and easy to read. The cutting and sup- looking boxes would be fun. One of the boxes
plies lists have helped determine what you is for storing silverware, which would sure be
needed to pickup from your local home center handy for the dining room. The rec room has
or lumberyard. space for a modest-sized wine rack and a pret-
As you review the step-by-step photos ty wooden basket to hold some cut flowers is
(with captions that explain what is being made-to-order for the coffee table.
shown), you know how to start your project. There are other projects that would make
You’re in the zone now, so you let the sawdust great gifts; like a knockdown bookcase, a
start to fly. pendulum wall clock, a spiral-staircase table,
Woodworkers are the sort of people who a cute little step stool, an oval box similar to
like to make things with their hands and a Shaker box, a wastebasket or a three-tier
minds. It’s the sort of activity that takes you keepsake chest.
to another place — away from the hustle and Woodworkers everywhere will enjoy mak-
flow of the workplace, shopping malls and ing any of these projects. The woodworking
television. skills needed range from basic to advanced, so
Your family knows that this is the thing there is indeed something for everyone.
that keeps you sane and they like it when they The Weekend Woodworker’s Projects
hear the tools running, the hammer and chisel Collection, from the editors and contributing
cutting the perfect mortise and the hand plane editors of Popular Woodworking Magazine and
singing. The question they might have is: what Popular Woodworking books, is a must-have
is he/she building this time? compilation of woodworking projects that
Is it a clock for the mantel or a hanging will keep you busy for many weekends, well
clock? Is it a mirror for the bedroom? Could it into the future.
6 ■ INTRODUCTION
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8 ■ SECTION ONE
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Two Cutting Boards
BY KEN BURTON
Cutting boards might not be the most glamorous of woodworking proj-
ects, but they are not without merit. They don’t use up a lot of material,
and so are nice to give away as casual gifts or even as seasonal promo-
tions for your valued customers. They are a great way to use up scraps
that are too small to use, but are too big to throw away. (Don’t laugh
— you know exactly what I’m talking about.) And if you sell your work
at craft fairs, you can usually keep the price point down to where it is
manageable for most people.
Design-wise, almost anything goes. A cutting board’s function
is pretty much built right in, so your primary concerns are aesthetic
ones. You can easily cut and sand a pretty piece of wood and call it a
cutting board, or glue several contrasting pieces together for a more
striking effect (Goodness knows I’ve made more than my share of cut-
ting boards this way.) If you’re looking to make something a little more
unusual, try one of the cutting boards shown here.
The shape of the first cutting board is what I’ve come to call a
“squircle” or square circle. It starts out as three separate pieces of wood
edge glued together. The squircular cutting boards in the photo are
made from oak and walnut with a 3⁄1166-inch strip of cherry glued in
between. (The cherry strip doesn’t show much in the photos, but it
should provide a nice contrast in between the oak and the walnut as it
darkens over time. The circular cutting board is made from cherry and
hickory and is glued up a few pieces at a time. I usually try to use 5/4 or
even 6/4 stock for cutting boards as I like the look and feel of the extra
thickness. I also think thicker cutting boards are less likely to warp.
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