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ProjectsMission Plant Stand
Dave Munkittrick
5 pieces + 12 screws=1 great project. Here’s a great project for displaying houseplants and adding a little charm to any corner of your house. The tripod leg design is rocksteady, even on a tiled or uneven floor. The wide bottom shelf can hold a large potted plant and anchors the stand both visually and…
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Tool: M18 FUEL 5″ Random Orbital Sander 2837-20 Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $229 (bare tool) Of all of the power tools to leap cordless, sanders are one of the last remaining segments that have not been perfected. Battery-powered sanders tend to be overly heavy and have issues with weight balance. The new Milwaukee M18 Fuel…
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Applying Wiping Varnish
Bob Flexner
An excellent finish for first timers (and beyond). Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the November 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Wiping varnish might be the most popular hand-applied finish used by woodworkers. It’s popular because it’s just as easy to apply as oil finishes but much more moisture, scratch, heat and solvent…