This wall hung magazine rack is easy to make with a few simple tools and readily available material.

This six-board chest (composed of four sides, a top and bottom) is a country (and Shaker) standard. Simple, basic construction techniques are all that’s needed to build this piece.

If you own any books about the Shakers or their furniture, you probably have seen a small storage cabinet like this one hanging in the background behind the more celebrated pieces.

Two tones of color and sharp, square edges give this piece modern flair.

This block-front chest is from the Chippendale period, and is a superb example of what American craftsmen created hundreds of years ago.

Band saw boxes allow woodworkers creativity that just can’t be found in other types of woodworking. Few band saw box designs can claim the sculpted artistry of Lois Ventura’s work.

Satisfy a need for household storage without sacrificing valuable shop time.

Different goals allowed period woodworkers to work quickly.

We’ve rethought this classic with techniques so simple even a beginner can do it!

Clear finish updates the look of this classic design. Build this project from our I Can Do That column.