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Relief at Last

This has been -- and I say this without the least bit of reservation -- the most miserable, drawn-out, bone-chilling, mind-numbing and just plain icky winter I have experienced in my 57 years on this planet. Every time it looked like we were done with the snow and ice, we were sucker punched to the tune of 8 inches of wet, heavy snow. Spring could just not beat the winter back.

Until this week …

The sun has returned and, with it, warm temperatures, which meant that I could open the overhead door of my shop and work in comfort. What a relief. My woodworking energy has increased as has my time in the shop. This may be as close to heaven as I’ll get here on earth.

Rob Johnstone, Woodworker’s Journal

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May/June 2013 Issue Preview

Summertime is a chance to get out of the shop now and then, and the new June 2013 print issue of Woodworker’s Journal will give you several good reasons to get out and explore — whether it’s a new lumberyard or your back yard. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll find in the [...]

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Downloadable Plans

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Contemporary Table

This elegant little end table, fashioned mainly of ash and walnut, is an ideal way to show off an especially fine board. That richly figured walnut crotch that you've been saving, or some other prized board that's gathering dust in the corner, might just find a home with this design.

Band-Sawn Napkin Holder

This stylish napkin holder will make an attractive addition to any dining room setting. In use, the angled bottom makes the two halves tip together so the napkins stay neatly in place. The leather acts like a hinge.

Grasshopper Pull Toy

When in close proximity to this Grasshopper Pull Toy, small faces tend to break out in wide smiles. Even adults may have trouble suppressing little muscles pulling at the corners of the mouth. It's altogether too goofy looking to take with a straight face.

Perpetual Calendar

Our Perpetual Calendar is a welcome relief from the annual ritual of changing calendars. And it's a bit more elegant than the paper calendars that boast a pretty picture but also trumpet the local bank or insurance agency. In the kitchen or family room it's a unique and attractive way to keep count of the days. The calendar may look complicated, but it's easy to make.

Folding Deck Table

The design of this deck table is based on an idea that's been used for everything from stools to small tables. As a side table for your barbecue grill, an extra serving table in the dining room, or in some other capacity, this little fold-away table will find many uses.

Christmas Angel Folk Carving

The angel has been a favorite woodcarving subject for several hundred years. In early America, carved angels like this were often seen in the form of weather vanes. This project is an example of shallow relief carving where a silhouette shape is rounded and then detailed.

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