As a result of drying, hammer heads often become loose in the wooden handle of the hammer. One method that has proven successful in tightening the head on a handle is to soak the hammer head and handle in a container of linseed oil.

The container may be a Click HERE for More Info!

Here's a little spice shelf that any jigsaw enthusiast can produce in a hurry. As shown in the photograph, the shelf depicts a tiny chef standing in the doorway of his shop, with various spices on display in the windows.

Prepare a full-size pattern for the front piece on a sheet of paper at least 8" x 15" with the aid of 1/2" graph squares. Transfer the outline to a piece of 1/4" plywood measuring the same size as the pattern. The work of cutting this member to shape is done on the jig saw.

In order to remove the sections of stock to produce the outlines of the windows, door and chef, it will be necessary to bore a small hole within each area that is to be pierced. Through these holes the Click HERE for More Info!

This merry-go-round rack was designed for the display of six prized teaspoons or a collection of souvenir spoons. It makes a colorful little ornament for the china closet and can be lifted out bodily when desired to help decorate the tea table.

The holder is made entirely of  1/4" plywood. For the horses, four pieces 2 3/4" wide and 2 1/2" long are required. Draw a full-size pattern on paper with the aid of 1/2" squares, paste it on one piece of the plywood, nail all four to gether in the waste wood and jigsaw them to shape.

The two disks, which are 6" in diameter, can also be cut in one operation. When this has been done, separate them and lay out and cut the notches for the spoons in one of them; also a 1/4," x 2" mortise in the center through which the handle can be clipped.

The central support consists of two pieces 3" wide, one 4" long and the other 6" long. The smaller piece is left rectangular in shape and a notch 1/4" x 2" is cut in the center of one end as indicated. The other piece is jigsawed to the Click HERE for More Info!

A School teacher made this Communion Table for a local Church.

Some time ago it became necessary to seek a side line to supplement my in­come. I'm one of those school teachers with a wife and two sons.  Need I say more?

I have always been interested in crafts, so I directed my talent to woodworking. First I purchased an inexpensive 7" bench saw, a small drill press, a 12" jig saw, a small electric drill, two one-third horse­ power motors and carving knives, and I borrowed a lathe. These tool have earned me $600 in the pas't seven months, working only Saturdays and a couple of  hours on Sundays. (note: that $600 is in 1950's money - imagine how much you could earn today!)

Through a friend who is the manager of a large sawmill I am able to purchase at reasonable rates kiln-dried mahogany, wal­nut, cedar, oak, maple and cherry lumber.

When I was ready for business ,I spoke to Click HERE for More Info!

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The Pioneer man and woman look weary from traveling across the prairie.  She is in a long dress and bonnet.  He is carrying his rifle while wearing a cowboy hat.

This silhouette pattern is great for making unique yard art, using in scrap booking, making a stamp or any of a number of uses!

Use graph paper to enlarge the pattern.  Click on the Pioneer Silhouette image to get a larger size.

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