Let’s build something together

Now that winter is over, it’s time to break out the lawn and garden tools. Using our Utility Cart, you’ll have everything handy for your outdoor chores. Spring also inspires creativity, so we’ve designed a Desktop Easel to assist the artist, writer, and reader. And finally, we created a project for that special member of the family—your dog or cat.

Pet Steps help small or aging animals climb into large vehicles or reach tall furniture. Be sure to start your kids off in woodworking with our free Build and Grow Clinics. Locate and sign up for clinics at LowesBuildAndGrow.com.

Let us hear from you! Fill out a quick survey at LowesCreativeIdeas.com/WWSurvey, and you will have a chance to receive a $100 Lowe’s gift card. Hurry, the survey ends April 11, 2008.

MELISSA BIRDSONG,
VICE PRESIDENT, TREND, DESIGN & BRAND
LOWE’S COMPANIES, INC.

CONTRIBUTORS:

HOSEY HUTSON
Practicality inspired Hosey’s project designs for the Utility Cart and Pet Steps in this issue. And as the owner of aging dogs, he also appreciates the importance of providing a helping hand for furry family members.

RICK PETERS
A seasoned pro when it comes to woodworking, Rick often lends his expertise to this magazine. He’s written 35 do-it-yourself and home improvement books about a wide variety of topics, including furniture-building, electrical work, and power tools.

CHRIS HILL
Chris put the Vertical Cutting Guide to work when he built the Desktop Easel featured in this issue. The easel provides a sturdy surface for making project plan notes.

Download Lowe's Creative Ideas For Woodworkers, Spring 2008

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Build a Utility Cart
Cover some ground with this movable helper.
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8 Desktop Easel 12 Pet Steps 18 Outdoor Finishes

Safety Is Your Responsibility

Lowe’s Companies, Inc., and its subsidiaries (“Lowe’s”), and SPC Custom Publishing, the Publisher of this issue of Lowe’s Creative Ideas for Woodworkers, have made every effort to be complete and accurate in the instructions and other content contained in this Publication.

However, neither Lowe’s nor the Publisher assumes any responsibility or liability for damages or losses suffered, sustained, or incurred in the course of your home improvement, woodworking, or repair project or in the course of your use of the item you create or repair. Further, improper use of handtools or power tools can lead to serious and permanent injury or even death. In some issues of Woodworkers, the guards and safety equipment have been removed in illustrations and photos only to provide a better view of the operation of the tool.

Do not attempt any procedure or project unless all guards and safety equipment are in place. Always follow manufacturer’s operating instructions in the use of tools. Check and observe all standard safety precautions.

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Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse (NYSE: LOW) is a US-based chain of retail home improvement and appliance stores. Founded in 1946 in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, the chain now operates over 1,300 stores in 49 states. Vermont is the only state without a Lowe's store and with the exception of Wyoming, each of the other 48 states is home to multiple stores. (Wyoming is also home to a Lowe's distribution center).

Beginning in 2007 Lowe's will start to operate in Canada with up to 10 stores opening up in Ontario. In 2009 Lowe's will start to operate in Mexico opening between 3 and 5 stores in Monterrey. Lowe's Companies, Inc. is 45 on the Fortune 500 list. The chain is now based in Mooresville, North Carolina, about 30 minutes north of downtown Charlotte. It is currently the second-largest hardware chain in the United States of America. (From wikipedia.org)

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