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As our editorial indicated last time out, we finally, fi-nal-ly got some spring in Minnesota. And now, it's almost time for the weekend when we both memorialize our heroes, and unofficially kick off summer. For those who aren't in Indy this weekend, the Roaring 20s Sports Car plan may be the next best thing; or you could build an Outdoor Swing and Arbor for relaxing all summer. Of course, a Super Tenon Jig will always come in handy.
Rob Johnstone, Woodworker's Journal
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 Backyard Barbecue CartBarbecuing is a great pastime, but the prep work is a chore - lugging everything from the utensils and hot pads to the charcoal and lighter fluid out to the grill. Build this barbecue cart as a way of saving some effort. It's sturdy enough to wheel around outside and large enough to store one or more bags of charcoal. We're sure it will prove to be a capable assistant to your family's chief outdoor cook - even if that person is you!
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 Picnic TableOne of the best ways to spend more time on the deck or patio is to build a picnic table and benches. Made of redwood, our design easily seats four adults. The pedestal style provides ample leg room, and everyone gets a generously sized bench. With a little seasonal care, here's an outdoor project that will easily last for decades.
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 Portable Outdoor ChairsNothing beats spending some leisure time in the great outdoors, whether that amounts to a quiet corner of the yard, a full-blown wilderness escape or on the sidelines of the next softball game. Wherever you go, these handy two-piece oak chairs are made to travel. Slide the parts together one way for use or another way for storage.
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 Trapped Wedge Layout GaugeThis quick-set marking gauge features a knife cutter that scribes razor-thin layout lines either with or across the grain. It'll be a handsome and useful addition to your fine tool collection.
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 Frame ShadowboxEvery family has its stories to tell, and some deserve to be shared in a visible way. This frame shadowbox is the fruit of John Kelliher, one of our art directors, to showcase his father's memorabilia received during World War II. It's custom-sized to fit specific things, but the box is certainly adaptable to other collections of treasures your family has to display. Here is John's story and his method for building the project.
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 Memorial Flag CaseThose bottom corners may look impossible, but a simple tenoning jig and table saw setup make the work easy. |
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Roaring 20s Sports Car 
"Ladies and gentlemen, start your
engines!" Your family playroom will be off to a roaring start of
fun with this toy replica of a Roaring 20s Sports Car.
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Super Tenon Jig 
Safely advance stock on end to cut
tenons with this robust, accurate shop-made Super Tenon Jig.
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Outdoor Swing and Arbor 
No need to have a porch if you want to
kick back in an outside swing this summer: our Outdoor Swing and Arbor plan is freestanding, made from lumberyard cedar with ordinary
hardware and mortise-and-tenon joinery. |
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