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Be A Picnic Hero With This Cool Beverage Caddy
It's summer, time for picnics, graduation parties, weddings, family and class reunions, weekend trips, full on vacations. In other words, time for lots of outdoor gatherings. Whether it's warm or downright hot outside, you're going to need some beverages! The attractive Beverage Caddy-featured on our July Catalog-is a simple, fun project to design and build. Read on to learn about building it!

How To Use The WoodRiver Pen Drilling Vise
Like most woodworking projects, before you can get to the final result, prep work and jigs play an important role, before the actual turning process begins. The biggest attribute to lathe turning is that finished results can typically be attained faster with almost instant gratification. This WoodRiver Pen Drilling Vise with 7mm Drill Guide & Stop Collar combo aids in that process for the prep work, especially for the novice turner, or those who may not have a drill press to begin the wood turning creative adventure.

Circle Sanding Jig
Myriad methods abound for cutting circles. But whichever approach you take, it’s likely to require some clean-up sanding afterward.

Boxes With Pin Hinges
This article shows you how to install pin hinges to make a box with a lid that opens traditionally or a box with a lid that swivels open.


Knock Down Workbench
Build this quick and easy to construct workbench, that is professional looking and, above all, absolutely rigid

Router-Table Mate
Everything you’d want in a router table for just $50 and a long weekend in your shop.

Tenoning Jig
This essential workhorse is easy to build, accurate, and
very efficient to use