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A purpose within a purpose Most of the material has been here for a very long time, with little or no updates. I expect to keep it all here as long as Geocities makes it freely available. It's frustrating to find a one-of-a-kind link, only to find that it's dead, but I make no apologies for outdated links. Because this isn't a commercial venture and I have a real job, I'll fix them in my free time. Speaking of updates, here's a link to the best compilation of tips and instruction pages I've found. It is http://the3house.com/plans/search/build_tips.php?&category=&page=1 I have two up-coming projects that I'm going to be including here as time permits. I'm making wall units based on a thirty year old Ethan Allen pattern and I want to duplicate a set of family heirloom thumb back spindle chairs that my great grandfather made. For the second project, I'll need to bring a lathe into my workshop, something I haven't worked with before. Look for pictures and working drawings as these projects progress. Focus Article: Toolbox: Cut out this decorative Fretwork Display Shelf with your scroll saw. Look at the plans for building this handy Wooden Tote that makes a nice childs toy box or a good place to stow your recreational gear. One of our visitors asked for plans for a Child's Sled. Build an attractive Study Desk from just one sheet of plywood. An American Colonial Footstool makes a popular gift that's easy to make. Build Neal Barrett's Mission Floor Lamp or Sidetable, or the Table Lamp by Rosario Caposoto, from the archives at Popular Mechanics. Also from Popular Mechanics, a Knockdown Coffee Table. Country Knicknack Shelf If you've ever wanted to build a grandfather clock, you might be interested in this site. You can purchase patterns for an all wood Clock Movement Some nice Shop Projects can be found in the archives of Popular Mechanics. The publishers of Woodsmith magazine have included a set of plans for a traditional styled Blanket Chest. And finally, try looking through the list of Plans on the Web, kept by Gary Davis Articles W.F. & John Barnes Patented Foot-Powered Machinery Antique tools we wish we had In a Past Life, Peter Shepard Published Textbooks He quit to run a woodworking business The Woodcarving of Katie Rodman The New Generation of Appalachian Woodworkers Gaining ground on the factories. 12 Tips for Better Photos Sooner or later, you're going to want to capture a project on film. Get the low-down before you begin. Selling By Consignment Thinking about consigning work to a gallery or shop for sale? This advice could keep you out of trouble. Info SHOP TIPS! Good as gold, from Woodsmith/ShopNotes Know Your Wood Descriptions of common woods and their uses Using Your Bandsaw for Resawing When 'dimension' lumber won't do Vinegar Painting Turn ordinary into dazzling with this finishing system (text only) Blemish-Free Finishing Getting a smooth brushed-on finish (text only) DeWalt's New Lineup Back in the machinery business with a vengeance Birdhouse Guidelines Engineering specs for some bird-sized housing projects Draw an Ellipse Use perpendicular straight-edges, a beam and a pencil Building Fine Furniture Unusual book opens new possibilities to hobbyists Check the index of published plans for a list of plans in print and where to find them. Links Browse an assortment of woodworking information through the Woodworking Links compiled by John English, editor of Today's Woodworker. And if that's not enough, look through the results of a Webcrawler search. The last time I looked, there were over 2,500 woodworking links listed. Rodale Press has compiled a searchable index of woodworking clubs throughout the U.S. A bunch of old time Web woodworkers packed up everything they know about period tool use and collecting and formed a list known as Old Tools. If you drool over spokeshaves and jointer planes Old Tools archive is where to find them. Jim Roache maintains the newsgroup FAQ of Rec.Woodworking. His work is much appreciated!