Author Archives: Jim Stuard

About Jim Stuard

Jim Stuard is a former associate editor for Popular Woodworking.

Oval Layout Jig

Lay out accurate ovals quickly with this nifty jig. Read more »

Seedling Shelter

This simple cold frame helps nurture your spring plantings during winter. Read more »

Folding Plant Stand

When you have a lot of plants to display, you are always looking for ways to show them off to their best advantage. Read more »

Contemporary Bookshelves Plan

It’s rare that bookshelves look as interesting as the objects you display on them. These shelves are easy to build and knock down for storage. Read more »

Back when the Shakers started making furniture in the late 18th century, the only tools available to them were powered by people. You can build these sturdy shelves using hand or power tools. Read more »

Porringer Table

These tables come from designs that are roughly 250 years old. This places them squarely in the country interpretation of the Queen Anne style. Read more »