Gift Project Plans
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PROJECT: Multi-sleeve Rolling Pin
When our author’s lathe broke down during this project, he was undeterred. The jig that he came up with as a workaround is one of the more fascinating projects we’ve featured in our pages!
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PROJECT: Over-the-Sink Cutting Board
This cutting board with a spot for a strainer ups the game on kitchen accessories. A contrasting wood adds an appealing accent.
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PROJECT: Little Book Lending Library
Share your love of printed books by building a repository that the whole neighborhood can enjoy.
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Making a Memorial Flag Case
A simple tenoning jig and table saw setup make is much easier to make those bottom corners fit perfectly.
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CLASSIC PROJECT: Rustic Chickadee Cabin Birdhouse
You can complete this attractive home for your feathered friends in a weekend!
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Paul Revere Letter Holder Plan
Put Carole Rothman’s scroll sawing lessons to work to make this fun (and functional) letter holder.
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PROJECT: Kubb Lawn Game
Pronounced koob, this ancient lawn game is enjoying a resurgence. On top of being fun to play, its parts are fun and easy to make.
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PROJECT: Arts & Crafts Calendar Frame
Rare-earth magnets are just one secret in this stylish and useful Arts & Crafts style calendar frame.
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PROJECT: Wooden Hand Plane
Two days at Minnesota’s North House Folk School turned a blank of wood and steel into a first-rate hand plane.
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PROJECT: Shop-made Marking Knives
A practical repurposing project to take your mark-up accuracy to the next level.
