Robert Bonomi writes:

Building the thing represented by the plans is considered a 'derivative
work'. Which does fall under the purview of copyright law. Absent any
other considerations, O.K. for personal use, *not* O.K. to give/sell to
others. Immediately after construction, _or_ 'later'. Needs to remain
in your possession, or be destroyed. The single exception, if you transfer
ownership of the 'original' of the plans from which it was built, the
'derivative work' objects must be destroyed, *OR* be transferred to the
same party -- at _no_ cost.


I have loved this one for some time. What does that say about all the articles,
and books, with projects meant as gifts?

Somewhere, I've also seen plans touted as showing the "ideal sales item for
craft fairs".

It is fun, playing with copyright legalities. But as someone else suggested,
it's best if he just emails the magazine and asks if it's OK.

Charlie Self
"Bore, n.: A person who talks when you wish him to listen." Ambrose Bierce, The
Devil's Dictionary