FEATURES
And the Winner for Best Design Is…
By Mindy Kinsey
Presenting the winners of the 2013 Best Project Design Contest
Laser Cutting & CNC Woodworking
By Bob Duncan and Mindy Kinsey
Computer-controlled routers and lasers speed production for repetitive cuts
TECHNIQUES
Creating Patterns from photos
By Jon Deck
It’s easier than you might think to make patterns from photos using free software called GIMP
Better Scrolling with BATS
By Tom Thompkins
Check the blade, angle, tension, and speed before scrolling
PROJECTS
Wildlife Cutting Boards
By Dalye and Jeff Taylor
Inlay your favorite animal into these functional hardwood cutting boards
Building a Boomerang Launcher
By Bob Gilsdorf
Use scrap pine, rubber bands, and cardboard to build a fun toy with and for kids
Great Horned Own
By Kathy Wise
Wood grain imitates feathers with this realistic intarsia portrait
Steampunk Puzzle Box
By John Ryhne
Follow the clues to unlock the gears and reveal a hidden box
Making a Veneer Plaque
By David Griffin
Sheets of two-sided tape simplify the technique
Customize Your Keys
By Charles Mak
Use a simple lamination technique to embellish your keys
Un-Alarming Clock
By Paul Meisel
Cartoon clock is perfect for a child’s room
PATTERNS
Quoth the Raven
By Judy Peterson
Clever puzzle perfectly represents an avian prankster
Whitetail Deer
By Jody Smith
Intricate fretwork portrait makes a nice wall hanging
Fauna and Fowl Trivet
By John A. Nelson
Folk art-style fretwork protects your table and decorates your kitchen
Cat Sun Catchers
By Ellen Brown
Stack-cut these charming felines for easy gifts
Making a Guitar Puzzle
By Brian Beals
Music fans will enjoy this hardwood classic
Holiday Head Start
By Rick and Karen Longabaugh
Cut these ornaments now and be ready for Christmas early