Paint Mixer from Broken Caulking Gun

Category Archives: November 2007

Paint Mixer from Broken Caulking Gun

Pop Wood Editors November 2007, Paint, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When I needed to mix two different paint colors to create a new one, I came up with the idea of removing the rod from my broken caulking gun and mounting it in my drill to serve as a paint …
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Project no. 3 – er, no. 4

Pop Wood Editors End Grain, November 2007, Out of the Woodwork, Shop Blog

Your early projects don’t have to end up as firewood. When people see the Philadelphia-style secretary I built, they inevitably want to know how long I have been making furniture and how many pieces I have completed. The simple answer …
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Shaker-inspired Step Stool

Megan Fitzpatrick Beginner Woodworking, I Can Do That, November 2007, Projects, Shaker Furniture, Step Stool

Don’t let the panel glue-up scare you. This step stool (useful in just about any room of the house) is easy to build, using pocket screws as clamps and to add strength.
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Home-center Finishing

Bob Flexner Finishing, Finishing Problems, Finishing Techniques, Flexner On Finishing, November 2007

You can achieve a great finish from commonly available products. We all love home centers for the good stuff they carry and for their low prices. But home centers cater to the lowest common denominator consumer – that is, they …
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