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Rick's Project Plan Links
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The following 60 sites are great sources for woodworking plans; well over 10,000 project plans can be accessed from the links below, and at the top of the first section you can quickly search the largest sites by keyword (bookcase or toy box). So bookmark this page and start here the next time you need to find a plan for that special woodworking project! And if you like this links page, please Tell a Friend! THE LARGEST PROJECT PLAN SITES. This site offers 500 free plans of all sorts. INTERNATIONAL PROJE...
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Bluebirds, Birdhouses and Nest boxes
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Bluebird House and Feeder. 5/5/2003 Update: Unfortunately, a house sparrow ran our bluebirds away as well as a pair of tree swallows that were also eyeing the nest-box. House sparrows, though cute little brown birds they are, are actually a real menace to native cavity-nesting birds. Read this article. Final Update: Happy endings for both the TRES and Blues as their young flew the nest. Now we wait until next year. Back to Completed Projects. How to Catch a House Sparrow. Like I did. This will preven...
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DIY Links
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For the home improvement weekend warrior, the following 8 links will be of great value. Should your Maytag actually break, look here for help. A do-it-yourself index to just about anything. A lot of homeowner help is on the way . . . If you are looking for a contractor to finish up your DIY-er project, look no further; help is on the way! Sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens, you'll find a lot of information here. The Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute.
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Articles
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Demonstrates a trick for making seamless leg blanks. From 3/4 boards glued together. The technique eliminates glue lines and minimizes grain differences. Woodsmith #147 Pg. 6. Very good introduction to using a smoothing plane. Instead of sandpaper. Popular Woodworking 6/03 Pg. 46. Quite helpful guide to the 16 dumbest woodworking mistakes. And how to avoid them. Popular Woodworking 8/03 Pg. 60. Learn to cut mortise & tenon joints by hand. The most comprehensive guide to painting. Simple band saw table.
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Media Links
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I find magazines and their sites to be great resources for woodworking. These and links to other print, television and electronic media are included in the 21 links below. For inspiration, I look to Fine Woodworking. Are sister publications that I enjoy very much, with more of an emphasis on the shop in the first two. Are all helpful resources through their excellent articles and they often have some great plans. For an emphasis on the home workshop, Canadian-style. Creative Woodworks and Crafts. As a ki...
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Miscellaneous Links
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A little bit of this, a little bit of that; you'll find many of these 36 links worthy of your viewing pleasure. Here is some useful home planning information, links and library of architectural house plans. The staff is available to answer questions, revise stock plans or custom design your new home. Accents Woodcraft, Water Gardens and Fun. Visit this site for helpful information on designing, installing and maintaining your pond. A guide to most any craft, from needlework to rubber stamping. A collecti...
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Tool Links
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Here's 11 sites dedicated to the all-mighty tool. Enjoy! Dave's Shaves Reproduction Wooden Spokeshaves. Official spokeshaves of The Windsor Institute. The Electronic Neanderthal Woodworker. Dedicated to the use and preservation of old and antique woodworking tools. Site dedicated to the sales heavy machinery at great prices. Site of the Tite-Mark, micro-adjustable marking gauge. A compilation of news and articles on woodworking, machinery and power tools. Museum of Woodworking Tools.
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How to Grow a Pumpkin
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How To Grow A Very Big Pumpkin. With some patience, you can grow a giant pumpkin, ready to show off come Halloween. You just need to start in May to make it in time. The process is pretty straightforward, and it goes like this:. 1 It all starts with genetics. Big pumpkins come from big pumpkins, and there's no getting around it. So hop on down to your local nursery and purchase seeds specifically for growing large pumpkins. For more info, The Pumpkin Patch. Has a good site.
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Org Links
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What fun is working with wood if you can't enjoy the company of others? Here are 20 sites where woodworkers of all stripes can get together, in-person or online. The American School of Lutherie. Want to build yourself a stringed instrument? Perhaps here's where you should start. Unfortunately, this great site has been retired, however all of the terrific content is available at WoodCentral. And via a CD that can be ordered from WoodCentral. Craft Emergency Relief Fund. Marc Adams Woodworking School.
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Plans
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Project Plan Gift Ideas. Browse through the wide variety of project plans below to find that special next project. America's favorite books of plans shipped to you within 24 hours. Download over 200 plans directly from PlansNow.com to your computer and start building in just minutes! Everything you need to build the entertainment center of your dreams! A variety of chests, trunks and dressers for you to build. From bookcases and beds, to tables and chairs. Planters, arbors, chairs, playhouse and more.