From Rob's Bench
It’s all about the punctuation…I mean, the projects
Rob Brown says editing a magazine can mean different things for different publications, but says his job essentially involves deciding who will write an article, planning when those articles will run, and then ensuring each article is complete.
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Kids Making Christmas Presents
Rather than spend our hard-earned money, Canadian Woodworking Editor Rob Brown thought this year some Christmas gifts would be best made by hand. His kids’ hands, more accurately. Nothing says “Merry Christmas” like a gift made by a child.
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Makore Coffee Table
The table is made from Makore and trimmed with Sapele. The legs are white ash with a vibrant yellow dye. This table will glow in the dark. I mixed glow mediums with acrylic fluorescents to achieve this effect.
First River Table Attempt
This table was made from an old yellow cedar tree taken down in our yard 5 years ago. We saved a slab and have dried it naturally.
Mission/Arts and Crafts Table
Sitka spruce and western red cedar. Mortise and tenon, through tenons, dovetailed drawer.
Entrance way organizer
Kent was asked by a customer to build this organizer for her entrance way to hold jackets, purses, hats, mittens and shoes.
Drill cane stand
The stand is built from rough cut pine, then planed, assembled and stained.
Granddaughter’s Doll Crib Christmas Present
A quick project (`20 hrs total) with the lion’s share spent on the finishing.
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It’s all about the punctuation…I mean, the projects
Rob Brown says editing a magazine can mean different things for different publications, but says his job essentially involves deciding who will write an article, planning when those articles will run, and then ensuring each article is complete.
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JessEm Mite-R-Excel II Mitre Gauge
JessEm has addressed the three major problems common to most miter gauges with their updated Mite-R-Excel II.
A Sawhorse: How to Build a Silent Partner
We don’t have to tell you how handy sawhorses are in the shop. They act like silent partners, assisting us whenever we need extra support.
This design comes from James Krenov, and it’s simple yet quite ingenious. While studying at Rosewood Studio I made them not only as a shop aid but also as a way to reinforce lessons in joinery.
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Economical Plywood for Projects to be Painted
With a smooth sanded, flat and consistent surface, Canadian-made FSC-certified PureBond Aspen Plywood is suitable for woodworking projects that will be painted – from cabinetry to closets, shelving, entertainment centres, tables, shelves, headboards, wall panels and furniture.
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The Super Strong, Fast Acting Adhesive
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