Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-6, страница 4

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Woodworker's

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November/December 2008

Journal

Volume 32, Number 6

Page 56

From Lumber to Furniture

By Ian Kirby

Wood takes many twists and turns on its way to your shop. Understanding the science beneath the bark will improve your projects immeasurably.

Mesquite; Best Little Timber in Texas

By Rob Johnstone, with Tim Knight

The Southwest's iconic wood — is it good for lumber, or best left for smoking food on the grill?

44 Southwestern Entry Bench

By Frank Grant

A sturdy entry bench inspired by Spanish Colonial "chair tables" brings a bit of the Southwest to any location.

Page 44 52 Modular Shelving System

By Rob Johnstone

WJ's editor in chief shows you how to add simple shelving to your home and achieve an elegant and contemporary look — with the strength to support any clambering four-year-old,

56 A Grand (as in Canyon) Stickley Chair

By Bruce Kieffer

This Mission-style chair, inspired by an original with Stickley ties, is currently found only in the Grand Canyon's historic El Tovar hotel. Next stop ... your dining room!

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