Latest Fileshttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/Latest FilesenWorkbench Magazine November-December 1968 Wooden Church Lanternhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/250-workbench-magazine-november-december-1968-wooden-church-lantern/This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

Equally at home in a formal hallway or at a patio steak fry, this lovely wooden lantern is not complicated to make, but does require accurate cutting of miters and angles. Check your equipment for proper alignment before you start this project.

]]>250Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:02:08 +0000Shopsmith Miter Gauge Hold Downhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/249-shopsmith-miter-gauge-hold-down/This mod replaces the two nuts on the miter gauge that are used to adjust the position of the hold down square bolt. It adds a knob that replaces the two nuts.

]]>249Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:13:04 +0000Shopsmith tool rest modhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/248-shopsmith-tool-rest-mod/This mod replaces the allem head set screw on the Shopsmith toolrest making it easy to adjust the tool rest without needing a allen wrench.

]]>248Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:03:58 +0000Workbench Magazine November-December 1968 Porch Becomes Family Roomhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/247-workbench-magazine-november-december-1968-porch-becomes-family-room/This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

In today's crowded homes, a place to relax and pursue a bobby is a real problem, so, the transformation of an enclosed porch to an attractive and convenient family room can provide the needed space as well as increase the value of the home.

Source: Workbench Magazine Nov-Dec 1966

]]>247Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:58:20 +0000Workbench Magazine November-December 1968 Childs Rockerhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/246-workbench-magazine-november-december-1968-childs-rocker/This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

Whether reading or relaxing, the young lady of the house will enjoy this child-size rocker, and it's a challenging gift for Dad to make.

Source: Workbench Magazine Nov-Dec 1968

]]>246Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:43:45 +0000Workbench Magazine November-December 1968 Cabinet Doll Househttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/245-workbench-magazine-november-december-1968-cabinet-doll-house/This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

 

Designed and built especially for a young housewife who wanted a display cabinet for a collection of doll furniture carefully selected over many years, this piece of furniture has classic lines that allow it to be placed in any setting.

Source: Workbench Magazine Nov-Dec 1968

]]>245Mon, 09 Feb 2026 04:32:06 +0000Workbench Magazine November-December 1968 Gun Rackhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/244-workbench-magazine-november-december-1968-gun-rack/ This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

 

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 With space for storing ammunition and cleaning supplies combined with a rack for displaying three guns, this small but practical gun rack will be the delight of most any gun buff.

Source: Workbench Magazine Dec-Oct 1968

 

]]>244Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:58:10 +0000Workbench Magazine September-October 1968 Turned Lamphttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/243-workbench-magazine-september-october-1968-turned-lamp/ This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

 

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Looking for a project for your wood lathe? You may find some interesting challenges in this classic-design, turned lamp. The lamp column is made of two sections joined by a dowel turned on the upper section that fits into a hole in the lower portion.

Source: Workbench Magazine Sept-Oct 1968

 

]]>243Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:30:55 +0000Workbench Magazine September-October 1968 Sheraton Field Bedhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/242-workbench-magazine-september-october-1968-sheraton-field-bed/ This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

 

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From the Fine Arts Gallery, Balboa Park, San Diego, California, a gift from Mrs. Richard Worthington in memory of her mother, this elegant four-poster  is of the Sheraton style with a touch of the approaching Federal Period.

Source: Workbench Magazine Sept-Oct 1968

 

]]>242Thu, 04 Dec 2025 03:12:01 +0000Workbench Magazine September-October 1968 Simple Humidor With Pipe Rackhttps://thepatriotwoodworker.com/files/file/241-workbench-magazine-september-october-1968-simple-humidor-with-pipe-rack/ This is a scanned document of the now defunct Workbench Magazine of this era. Permission was granted by the new Workbench Publication for The Patriot Woodworker community to copy and use the old Workbench Magazine at our pleasure, and for free distribution and re-use.

 

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A two evening hand tool project, this desk top item makes a great organizer for the pipe smoker.

Source: Workbench Magazine Sept-Oct 1968

 

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