Issue 91

On the Cover

Laying up Stone Veneer

A masonry facade is an economical way to give wood-frame walls the look of solid stone.

The Magazine

An Exemplary Folding Workbench
Ingenuity, some scrap wood and $60 of hardware are all it took.
Aligning Eaves on Irregularly Pitched Roofs
Making soffits and fascias line up when intersecting roof pitches aren't the same.
Kitchen Cabinets from Components
With careful layout and efficient assembly, you can piece together affordable cabinets from mix-and-match doors, drawers and boxes.
Cantilevered Stairway
Steel brackets support cantilevered treads around a cylinder.
Protecting Your Eyes
For $10 or less, comfortable eye wear will guard against common job-site hazards.
Using His Hat
Great moments in building history: No cheesecloth here

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