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H. H. (Henry Haven) Windsor
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Henry Haven Windsor was an American writer, editor, and publisher, best known as the founder and editor of "Popular Mechanics" magazine. Born in 1859 in a small Illinois town, Windsor's keen interest in science and mechanical innovation led him to establish the magazine in 1902. His publication became a popular source of practical advice and information on technology, science, and DIY projects, appealing to a wide audience. Windsor's work helped democratize access to technical knowledge, making complex ideas understandable for the general public.
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The piano bench shown in the accompanying picture was made of black walnut and was finished natural. The finish was applied in the following manner: First, all the parts were well scraped and sandpapered, then the surface was covered with a coating of boiled linseed oil. After this had stood several hours, or until it had had time to penetrate the wood, the surplus liquid was wiped off with a flannel...
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A mission chair suitable for the dining room can be made from any one of the furniture woods to match the other articles of furniture. The materials can be secured from the planing mill dressed and sandpapered ready to cut the tenons and mortises. The material list can be made up from the dimensions given in the detail drawing. The front legs or posts, as well as the back ones, are made from 1-3/4-in....
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AN OAK BUFFETFinished BuffetDetails of BuffetThe accompanying sketch and detail drawing show a design of a buffet wherein refinement of outline and harmony of details are conspicuously regarded. Quarter-sawed oak is the most suitable wood for this handsome piece of mission furniture. The material should be ordered from the mill ready cut to length, squared and sanded. Following is a list of the stock...
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