Edwardian Envelope Table
This article, first published in the Woodworker's Journal October 2010 issue, is a lovely occasional table that converts into a game table with a hidden twist.
Edwardian Envelope Table
From occasional table...............To game table!
This elegant 22" square side table unfolds into a 31" square game table when friends arrive. Featuring stringing, small moldings and crossbanded inlays, it is an intermediate, highly useful woodworking project that is sure to be a feature piece in your home. First published in Woodworker's Journal, Oct. 2010.
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Adjustable Box Joint Jig
Although most box joint jigs are single-use items, the shop-built adjustable box joint jig in Ralph's article from the 2004 Winter Collector's Edition of Woodworker's Journal has the distinct advantage of being reusable.
Use just one jig to make all of your box joints. The indexing key adjusts side to side for different fingers and a replaceable backer prevents tearout. Published in Woodworker's Journal, Feb 2002.
Adjustable Box Joint Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, Winter 2004 Collector's Edition
Hoosier Step Stool
A versatile kitchen accessory originally designed to complement the Hoosier Cabinets of the 1920s, this step stool makes an excellent extra seat in your kitchen - and it becomes an handy stool when you need one too! Published in Woodworker's Journal, June 2002.
A great gift project, or keep one for around the house. This update of a classic Hoosier design can be used for sitting or flipped over to be used as a step stool. Published in Woodworker's Journal, June 2002.
Hoosier Step Stool, Woodworker's Journal, June 2002
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Fluting Jig
Plow decorative flutes with accuracy and ease using this ingenious jig. Its unique "springy" movable fence makes this jig a highly effective router accessory. Article includes detailed drawings and material list. Published in Woodworker's Journal, June 2003.
An adjustable, spring-loaded secondary fence keeps this jig dead straight when milling flutes with the router. This article by Ralph Bagnall first appeared in the June 2003 issue of Woodworker's Journal.
Fluting Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, June 2003
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Adjustable Dado Jig
Make perfect-fitting dados in just two passes - every time. This Woodworker's Journal article from December 2001 walks you through how to create this easy to build jig in your shop.
This ingenious dado jig adjusts quickly and easily and allows you to cut beautifully snug dados using a single straight edge guide. Published in Woodworker's Journal, Dec 2001, this article includes detailed drawings and a complete materials list.
Adjustable Dado Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, December 2001
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Hinge Mortising Jig
From the October 2001 issue of Woodworker's Journal, this article provides all the details, including drawings, to create a shop-built adjustable hinge mortising jig.
This is Ralph's first published article!
Hinge Mortising Jig Article, Woodworker's Journal, October 2001
A straight-forward jig that quickly adjusts to accommodate cutting hinge mortises of various sizes. From Woodworker's Journal, Oct 2001.