Workbench 1995 - Abstracts

Workbench 1995
TitleSubjectAuthors
1996's coolest tools and hottest home products. (descriptions and prices)(Editors' Picks)(Cover Story)Home and garden 
6 shop vacuums: pick the unit that meets your needs for under $200.(Evaluation)Home and gardenOkrend, Lawrence F.
A shed to go. (construction directions)(Home Storage Solutions)Home and gardenLane, Mark
Barrister bookcase: build a custom unit to house your case law library or your Danielle Steel collection. (construction directions)Home and gardenDecker, John
Bed and nightstands: start your bedroom suite with a queen-size bed and matching tables. (construction directions)(Pine Bedroom Set, part 1)Home and gardenDerzinski, Gary
Bench-top shapers: five affordable machines for the home shop.(Evaluation)Home and gardenDecker, John
Birch plywood bookcase. (construction directions)(Home Storage Solutions)Home and gardenOkrend, Lawrence F.
Biscuit bench dogs: a simple way to hold work steady. (workbench alteration acts as alternative to clamps)Home and gardenDorn, Dick
Brushing lacquer: a practical alternative to varnish and polyurethane. (includes information about applying and sealing lacquer and about cleaning brushes)Home and gardenFlexnor, Bob
Clown shelves: brighten up a kid's room with playful, practical furniture.(Gifts to Make)Home and gardenDalsgaard, Lars
Cordless drills: how 13 major competitors compare.(Buyers Guide)Home and gardenFrechette, Leon A.
Corn crib compost bin. (design and construction)Home and gardenZeitinger, Robert C.
Craftsman's marking gauge: make an attractive tool from scraps of walnut and cherry and easy-to-find hardware. (construction directions; includes list of material sources)Home and gardenTheriault, Michel
Creating privacy: unite an exposed lavatory with an enclosed wet area. (master bedroom bathroom)(Bathrooms '95)Home and gardenWilliams, Larry F.
Digital do-it-yourself. (home repair and improvement computer programs) (Buyers Guide)Home and gardenOkrend, Lawrence F.
Dinosaur pull toy: build a colorful animated animal. (construction directions)(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert
Display cabinet: build a showcase for small treasures. (construction directions)Home and gardenSampson, William
Entryway cabinet. (design and construction)Home and gardenGraybill, Richard
Futon sofa bed: build a convertible couch in the Craftsman style. (construction instructions; includes cutting list and advice for selecting futon cushion)Home and gardenKriegshauser, John
Garden arbor: build an attractive backyard addition in a weekend. (construction directions)(Quick and Easy)Home and gardenOkrend, Lawrence F.
Greater later bathrooms: accessible and barrier-free doesn't mean institutional and ugly. (bathroom remodeling; includes information about bathroom products that enhance accessibility)(Bathrooms '95)Home and gardenMiley, Judith
Install an entry door: replace a dilapidated door with a new pre-hung unit.Home and gardenWilliams, Larry F.
Install a pellet stove; an alternative heating source without going through the roof. (installation and operation)(Heat Without Fuss)Home and gardenButler, Paul, Butler, Maryra
Install a storm door: protect your entry door without hiding it.Home and gardenJohnson, Ami
Installing a sink: sorting out lines, drains and wires under the kitchen sink is easy if you follow our step-by-step guide. (includes information on code considerations, basic plumbing techniques and material sources) (Special Kitchen Section) (Cover Story)Home and gardenBarnhart, Roy
Install replacement windows. (installing energy-efficient windows)(includes a related article on making accurate measurements)Home and gardenWilliams, Larry F.
Is it worth it? (assessing value of remodeling projects)(Editorial)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert
Jigsaw puzzle: turn photographs, postcards, etc., into custom-made brainteasers.(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenTheriault, Michel
Jungle gym: entertain and challenge kids with a private backyard playground. (design and construction)(includes a related article on playground safety)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert
Keeping on top of roof repairs.(Mobile Homes: Tips and Techniques for Solving the Most Common Problems)Home and gardenNowak, James
Library steps. (mahogany step stool construction instructions)Home and gardenOkrend, Lawrence F.
Mantel cabinet: forget the flames; this faux fireplace warms you with sweaters, socks, etc. (construction directions)(Home Storage)Home and gardenRobertson, William R.
Medicine cabinet: when it comes to bathroom storage, bigger is better. (construction directions)(Bathrooms '95)Home and gardenWilliams, Larry F.
Organize your garage: custom-built closets with large sliding doors keep garage clutter easily accessible but out of sight.(Home Storage Solutions)Home and gardenGould, Robert A.
Outdoor living. (deck construction; includes construction diagrams and descriptions of deck-building tools and hardware)(Summer Projects)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert
Preventing fires: simple precautions can save lives.(Mobile Homes)Home and gardenNowak, James
Race car: a woodworking project for kids both young and old. (construction directions; includes cutting list)(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert
Repairing ceilings and wall panels; easy ways to hide water damage, holes, gauges, etc.(Mobile Homes)Home and gardenNowak, James
Replacing windows and storm doors.Home and gardenNowak, James
Rolling kitchen work center: supplement your counter space. (construction directions) (Special Kitchen Section)Home and gardenDerzinski, Gary
Round patio table. (construction directions)(Summer Projects)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert
Roy at his workbench; building this action-packed whirligig is a breeze. (construction directions; includes related article on woodworker Roy Underhill)(Fun in the Shop)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert, Okrend, Lawrence F., Lunde, Sanders S.
Safe finishes: what to use on projects that will be in contact with food or could wind up in children's mouths. (wood finishes)Home and gardenFlexner, Bob
Sandbox ahoy: build a mini-beach in a boat. (sandbox construction directions)(Summer Projects)Home and gardenDalsgaard, Lars
Selecting a kitchen sink: know your options before you shop for the kitchen's foremost facility. (includes information about the materials sinks are made of) (Special Kitchen Section) (Cover Story)Home and gardenDriemen, John
Selecting windows and doors: to make the best buying decision, arm yourself with the facts. (includes related articles)Home and gardenGould, Robert A.
Sharpening and tuning a hand plane: step-by-step essentials to achieve outstanding performance.(Hand-Tool Basics)Home and gardenHumphreville, Dick
Shoehorns: don't stoop to using your thumbs. (long-handled shoehorns and back-scratcher attachment)(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenWilkes, Ralph S.
Simple wooden sled: make a New England-style sled in a weekend. (construction directions)(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenSampson, William
Sink accessories: invest in conveniences that make kitchen chores easier. (Special Kitchen Section) (Buyers Guide)Home and gardenDriemen, John
Solving skirting, belly board and leveling problems; don't let what's out of sight be out of mind.(Mobile Homes)Home and gardenNowak, James
Staining, part 1: choosing a stain. (wood finishing)Home and gardenFlexner, Bob
Staining, part II: applying stains. (wood staining instructions)Home and gardenFlexner, Bob
Steamroller: build a rough-and-tumble truck for post-holiday road construction. (wooden toy)(Gifts to Make)Home and gardenGreef, Jeff
Store a bed, make an office: create a spacious office that doubles as a comfortable guest room using modern hardware and furnishings.(Home Storage Solutions)Home and gardenGould, Marj, Gould, Bob
Teahouse for two: enjoy summer evenings in a Japanese-style gazebo that's screened to keep the bugs out. (construction directions; includes Japanese-style landscaping advice)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert
Tuning and using scrapers; a timesaving and inexpensive alternative to sandpaper.(Hand Tool Basics)Home and gardenHumphreville, Dick
Turned serving board: create a pedestal for party appetizers. (round wooden platter)(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenOkrend, Lawrence F.
Wind chimes. (how to make them)(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenBrown, Michael
Woodworking for kids; don't forget the girls. (teaching woodworking to girls; includes directions for constructing a wood utility rack)(Quick & Easy)Home and gardenGould, A. Robert, Gould, Jennifer
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