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Tip on using a drill press and an ice pick to punch consistent holes in decorative copper panels.
AMERICAN WOODWORKER #38 May-Jun 1994 pg. 26

How to make elegant doll furniture from aluminum soft-drink cans. Instructions included for making a loveseat and rocker, grandfather clock and end table, a bed, dressing table and chair, and a dining table and chairs.
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Dec 1974 (v.52#12) pg. 26, 50

Tin piercing (or metal punching) is used to make designs on thin metal sheets.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1983 (v.73#9) pg. 68

Ten things to make with tin cans. Includes a rain gauge, tote box, fruit picker, campfire caddy, sprinkling can, memo combo, instant shelves, portable pigeon holes, plant pot, and desk helpers.
BOYS' LIFE Sep 1985 (v.75#9) pg. 59

Tips on making punched copper (or tin) inserts for cabinet doors.
CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1989 (v.12#4) pg. 29
Added Info CANADIAN WORKSHOP Aug 1989 (v.12#11) pg. 5

Recycle tin cans into art. How to make hanging planters, lanterns and baskets from tin cans that have been cut with fancy designs using a cutting torch.
COUNTRYSIDE Jul 1979 (v.63#7) pg. 56

Metal sculpt with copper foil on a tin background. Pattern given for a "rocking horse" cat figure.
CRAFTS Jan 1995 (v.18#1) pg. 66, 43

Metal punch sea creatures. Tin or copper sheet punching projects for kids. Patterns for sea horse and dolphin.
CRAFTS Jul 1995 (v.18#7) pg. 36, 39

How to tin-punch stencil patterns.
CREATIVE CRAFTS & MINIATURES #103 Feb 1985 (v.9#7) pg. 44

Pop-top techniques and instructions are given by "Pop-Top Terp". Pictures of wearing apparel and jewelry are shown.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Mar 1976 (v.6#5) pg. 38

A look at the punched tinware created by Herman Foose. Instructions and patterns for making a punched tin lantern are included.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Jun 1977 (v.8#5) pg. 19, 38

How to make tin can jewelry, a combination of tole and tinsmithing. Instructions for making hinged bracelets and a pendant necklace.
DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS Apr 1978 (v.9#3) pg. 72

Make it Rustic. Six steps for creating rust on painted tinware to give it an aged appearance.
DECORATIVE ARTIST'S WORKBOOK Jan-Feb 1996 (v.23#1) pg. 12, 33

19 things you can do with coffee cans. Includes a wine rack, track lighting, canisters, storage, footstool, bird house, string caddy, etc.
FAMILY CIRCLE Oct 9 1979 (v.92#14) pg. 108, 158

Tin can magic. How to convert tin cans into works of art using an oxy/acetylene welding outfit.
HANDMADE #8 Spring 1983 (v.3#1) pg. 48, 89

Article on building cupboards for a Victorian kitchen includes information on making punched tin panels for cabinet fronts.
OLD-HOUSE JOURNAL Oct 1978 (v.6#10) pg. 117

Tin punching. A guide to tools and supplies, preparation of the tin panels, a tin aging method, and six designs for 10"x10" panels.
WOOD MAGAZINE #53 Aug 1992 (v.9#5) pg. 42
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #57 Dec 1992 (v.9#9) pg. 8

A drill-press mounted punch and anvil for making uniform size holes in punched-tin panels.
WOOD MAGAZINE #138 Dec 2001 (v.18#9) pg. 38

How to punch tin panels for use in a pie safe reproduction. Four patterns shown.
WOODSMITH #55 Feb 1988 pg. 18
Added Info WOODSMITH #57 Jun 1988 pg. 3

Tip on using a drill press and an 8d finishing nail to punch the holes in tin panels.
WOODSMITH #91 Feb 1994 (v.16) pg. 5

Pierced tin techniques.
WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1988 (v.12#1) pg. 20

Tin can weaving. Empty tin cans are cut into vertical spokes and woven with twisted crepe paper.
WORKBASKET Oct 1982 (v.48#1) pg. 38

How to recycle drink cans into useful objects. Ideas include furniture legs, drum sander, salt shaker, drawers, etc.
WORKBENCH Sep-Oct 1975 (v.31#5) pg. 44

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