In this issue, Chris tackles an unfamiliar wood species, plus a visit from Shaper and plans for nested bowls, a portable greenhouse and a recycled marking knife.
Cypress Revisited It's always sweet to build a project from a species I haven't used in a long while. I've got an opportunity to do that right now. In our June issue of Woodworker's Journal, I'm making an outdoor project from cypress. The wood is creamy blonde in color, lightweight and mildly pungent when cut or sanded. It also can deliver slivers that are imperceptibly small yet surprisingly annoying. Southerners love it for its resistance to decay and its thrifty pricing.
The physical characteristics of wood often take me back to previous projects made from the same species. The last time I used cypress .... | | | | | |
 | | NESTED SIBLING BOWLS
Turn a collection of attractive nesting bowls with panels made from multiple species of wood. Robin Dustin of the Amercian Association of Woodturners explains the process. | | |
 | | FOLD-UP GREENHOUSE
This easy-to-build project lets you pick fresh vegetables and herbs for more months of the year — and it breaks down for easy storage when winter arrives. | | |
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Rockler Material Mate Panel Cart and Shop Stand Smoothly roll sheet stock from your storage rack or vehicle to the table saw, or use as a mobile workstation!
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