Roy at his workbench; building this action-packed whirligig is a breeze
Article Abstract:
Building a whirligig requires a brass rod, tubing, washers and nuts, tension pins and small-diameter dies in addition to common hardware such as glue, brads, finishing nails and screws. Only hand tools are necessary, but a band saw, scroll saw and drill press make the work faster and more accurate.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1995
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Finishing a stairway
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A sensible stairway-building solution for do-it-yourselfers is to let contractors install permanent stringers and temporary treads. Finish work can then be performed using prefabricated staircase and railing components.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1992
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Dinosaur pull toy: build a colorful animated animal
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The wooden dinosaur pull toy is made of poplar although any inexpensive soft wood will work as well. A strip of canvas is glued between wooden blocks to form the dinosaur's body, which is then mounted on wooden wheels.
Publication Name: Workbench
Subject: Home and garden
ISSN: 0043-8057
Year: 1995
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