Projects

Router Fence for a Table Saw

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Your table saw is a router table and jointer just waiting to happen. Replace one of the saw's wings (or adapt your existing table board) to hold a router table insert, and you're in business.

Bench Seats and Table

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Build a set of bench seats and a table for your backyard.

VIDEO - Tour of the LVL Workbench

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Watch how easily and quickly our new LVL workbench breaks down (and goes back together) and take a close look at the various workholding accessories and how they work.

Bending Wood the Wright Way

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In my mind, there are three classifications of woodworking techniques.

Microadjustable Finger Joint Jig

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Most finger joint jigs become unusable after a few uses. This adjustable one will last for years.

Scrapwood Scraper Plane

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Using off-the-rack hardware and scraps, you can build an excellent scraping plane.

Grove Park Inn - Round Tabouret

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This small table by Gustav Stickley is part of the Arts & Crafts furniture collection at the Grove Park Inn. The article includes a measured drawing of the piece and its history.

Secret Toad

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This amphibian won't turn into a prince, but he is still full of surprises.

Shaker Blanket Chest

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I was flipping through a copy of The Magazine Antiques one afternoon when I noticed an attractive blanket chest in an advertisement for an antiques dealer in New York. After a bit of research, this is what I came up with.

Router Dado Jig

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Take the tool to the work for quick and accurate dados.

Saw Sled Expansion Innovations

Tue, 17 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Inexpensive aluminum extrusions add accuracy to any jig-building exercise.

I Can Do That - Knife Block

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One piece of wood and a lot of bamboo skewers do the trick to make this simple and fun knife block.

American Cabinet

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Build Furniture Without a Shop

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Our "I Can Do That" manual shows you how just a few tools can go a long way.

Drill Press Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Drill presses are designed mostly for metalworking. Dress yours up with this table - we give you all the project plans - and you'll find it indispensable for woodworking, too.

Military Writing Desk

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This desk is an adaptation of a British military officer's desk from the early 19th century. And while you might not be writing orders to your left flank on this desk, it is quite handy for keeping up with all your correspondence.

Whale Tail Shelves

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pocket holes make a seemingly complicated project simple.

Corner Shelf

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This handsome hanging storage unit is a snap to build with screwed butt joints.

Garden Swing

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This swing is simple to build but looks great in your yard or on your porch

Asian Coffee Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A simple design that stores a large number of books and magazines. Joinery is simple.

Tansu Chest

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This Japanese-style Tansu chest can be used in several different configurations to fit your lifestyle. No matter how you stack it, it stores a lot of items, as we show you with this free project..

Ultimate Miter Saw Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This clever rolling stand allows you to make dead-on crosscuts, and then it folds up when not in use. Plus, you need only two sheets of plywood to build it.

Morris Chair

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

I don't care what they say about dogs, Morris chairs are a man's best friend. This reproduction of a Shop of the Crafters chair is sturdy and comfortable, as you can learn from these free woodworking plans..

Classic Six-Legged Huntboard

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

My dad has been making this six-legged huntboard for a number of years. It has always sold well. Here's your chance to make it at a price well below retail.

Building the Perfect Bed

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Build any size bed (such as the one shown here) with a few simple woodworking techniques and tricks.

Porringer Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Shaker Stepstool

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

VIDEO – The Wood Whisperer – Pillowing Ebony Pegs

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Marc Spagnuolo (a.k.a. The Wood Whisperer) walks you through the process of pillowing the ends of ebony pegs for Greene & Greene pieces. From the August 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking.

An Interview with Sam Maloof

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A 1982 interview with woodworking icon Sam Maloof.

Storage Bench

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The inspiration for this “I Can Do That” storage bench was simple – I wanted it. Ever since I picked up a king-size bed at a liquidation sale, I wanted a matching bench to hold my shoes at the foot of the bed. After seeing many designs that were running anywhere from $250 to $400, I thought to myself “I can do that” – and with a sheet of plywood and some pocket screws, you can too.

Shaker Hanging Cabinet

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Shaker Bench

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This unassuming bench is an excellent lesson in making wedged through-tenons.

Standing Desk Part 2: 18th-Century Stock Prep

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Different goals allowed period woodworkers to work quickly.

Country Tool & Toy Chest

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This rustic hinged-lid box is a design traditionally used as a basic tool chest, but I thought a scaled-down version would make a great chest for stashing toys. Nails, glue and a nice long day
in the shop are all it takes.

Massachusetts Block-Front Chest

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

All-weather Morris Chair

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

All it takes is $40 in pine, a saw and a drill to build this outdoor Morris chair.

The One-weekend Bookcase

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Build this simple built-in bookcase in a weekend for all your storage needs.

Folding Plant Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

24-hour Workbench

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With just 24 hours of working tim and $180 to spend, you can build this rock-solid bench.

$19.99 Dovetail Jig

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Seems to me that most people think there are only two ways to cut half-blind dovetails: by hand or with a jig that can cost as much as $300. There's a much better way.

2nd Installment Router Table Revisited

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Router Table Redesign 2nd Installment

The Shop Box System

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Four space-saving modules help you saw and assemble projects at the three most desirable heights.

Limbert Wastebox

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Charles P. Limbert's furniture designs are best thought of as American Arts & Crafts pieces that went to finishing school in Europe. We give you woodworking drawings for a wastebasket that is a replica of the #255 Waste Paper Box found in Booklet No. 112.

Almost In The Round Box

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This oval-shaped box is reminiscent of Shaker oval boxes, but is made on a bandsaw and includes a drawer.

Traditional Entertainment Center

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT

As cabinet construction goes, this is about as basic as it gets.

Knockdown Bookcase

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This Arts & Crafts bookcase can be taken completely apart with four raps of a hammer, thanks to the free plans we've included here..

A Contemporary Mobile File Cabinet

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Looking for a sleek and contemporary project that helps organize? Just read this free plan to see how easy it can be.

Plywood Carrier

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The big problem in a one-man shop is there’s only two hands and one back. And that one back gets tired after years of lugging sheets of plywood around).particleboard).

Arts & Crafts Magazine Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

At the turn of the 20th century there were an extraordinary number of designs for bookcase and magazine stands offered to the public as completed pieces and construction plans. This version is a variation on a style made popular by Roycroft.

Standing Desk Part 3: The Lower Case

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

How to build your first case as if it�s your hundredth.

Simple Barrister Bookcases

Sun, 01 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Simple Side Chair

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A woven seat adds a punch of color to this surprisingly easy project.

Band-Sawn Box

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT

A well-executed band-sawn box requires no mind-numbing calculations and is an eye-catching, functional project that anyone can display with appreciation.

Pinhole Camera

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This simple camera will take amazing photographs. It's a great project to build with the children in your life.

Tank Heaven

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

You don't need a lot of tools, experience or cash to build this pine shelf unit, perfect for freeing up space around the sink. Just check out these free woodworking plans and see.

Traditional Hanging Shelves

Sun, 01 Dec 2002 00:00:00 GMT

Few projects are as fast, easy and good looking as these two American designs. Take a peek at these project plans to see!

Silverware Tray

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hone your hand skills with a project that has low risks but high rewards.

Dining Room Tray

Wed, 01 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Not sure you can drive a nail? This project is a great confidence builder for the beginning basher.

Tile Trivet

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Practice makes perfect sense; this small tabletop project will give you something practical to show for your effort as you build your skills.

Stickley Magazine Stand

Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Furniture built without a back can be alarmingly wobbly. We found a simple and sturdy way to make this open shelving unit stand firm.

Egg Crate Shelves

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An easy interlocking joint begets great strength and style.

Convertible Magazine Rack

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two bits of wood and a jigsaw are what you need to make this magazine rack that converts to a bookstand.

Shaker-inspired Step Stool

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Don’t let the panel glue-up scare you. This step stool (useful in just about any room of the house) is easy to build, using pocket screws as clamps and to add strength.

Canted Wall Box

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Adapted from a 19th-century example, this wall-hung shelf is perfect for displaying your treasures.

Pegged Shoe Rack

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This simple rack uses no nails, no screws and holds up to 15 pairs of shoes.

Country Dry Sink

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Check out these free woodworking plans for an updated version that still preserves the form of the traditional dry sink.

Oval Layout Jig

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Lay out accurate ovals quickly with this nifty jig.

Rough Lumber Cut-off Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Cut long lengths of lumber to rough size without four sawhorses or a helper.

What You Must Know About Shelving

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Learning to build shelving is a basic skill every woodworker must master. Here are the basic rules everyone must follow.

Sam Maloof's Sculpted-base Table

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the earliest projects featured in Pacific Woodworker (the forebear to Popular Woodworking) was a table built by the legendary woodworker Sam Maloof. Here, you'll find step-by-step instruction for constructing the distinctive base.

Deluxe Router Table

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is it! The final installment on how to build a deluxe router table.

Serpentine Table

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Surprisingly straightforward, the only real trick to this project is a well-tuned band saw and our templates.

Minas Tirith Shutters

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

No joints.
Just jigsaw and go.

Library Magazine Rack

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

A Case for Wine

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Using CAD software, dovetails and some creative half-laps, we found a way to get the most wine storage in the smallest space.

A Jig for Precision Trimming

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Turn your laminate trimmer into a tool that flushes surfaces with incredible finesse.

Rolling Clamp Rack

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

When you’ve got so many clamps that it’s a problem getting them to where the work is being done, build this rolling clamp rack!

Heirloom Photo Album

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A special board and some hardware are all you need to make this album.

Four Ways to Build a Tavern Table

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Learn four rock-solid ways to build this tavern table -- from traditional to totally high-tech, our project plans help you out.

Shaker Small Chest

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Dimensional Lumber Bench

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By the door or at the foot of the bed, this simple bench is just right for a small space.

Wright-Style Print Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Wright designed this stand but never had it built. Now you can finish the job.

Shaker Tailor's Cabinet

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

An authentic and unusual Shaker piece using traditional joinery.

Outdoor Lantern

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Add some mood lighting to your next outdoor affair with this great Arts & Crafts luminary.

$175 Workbench

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

After a lot of figuring I came up with a simple plan: Build a bench for less than $175.

Sculpted Band Saw Boxes - Stingray

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Byrdcliffe Cabinet

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The furniture built by the Byrdcliffe Arts & Crafts Colony in the early 20th century is rare, unusual and expensive. Luckily, it's easy to build at home.

Contemporary Shelves

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Garage Golf Caddy

Sun, 02 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

A weekend in the shop gains you a handy place to store everything you need for golf.

Dock Chair Leg Patterns

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Click here to download the full-size leg patterns of the Dock Chair from the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking.

Weekend Wainscotting

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Put your woodworking tools and know-how to work to make inexpensive wainscotting.

Jim's Redesigned Router Table

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This newly redesigned router table is packing tons more storage space and sporting a totally overhauled chasis while retaining its cool running router carriage and dust collection system.

Click here to read the second installment.

Click here to Download the Complete and Final Plans (PDF).

Shoji Lamp

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Believe it or not, the idea for this lamp came to me while scrutinizing some flea-market lampshades made from used popsicle sticks. The concept was sound. But with a few changes, I got a nice Asian lamp that casts a warm glow.

Shaker Trestle Desk

Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT

Part of the job requirement of being a self-employed custom woodworker is self-promotion.

I-beam Work Island

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This worktable's strength comes from skyscraper technology, and we show you the woodworking techniques to do it yourself.

A Tale of Two Tabourets

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One built by hand. One built with power tools. Well, that was the plan, at least.

Greek Key Desk

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT

This is an original design by Armand Sussman, an amateur furniture maker living in Pennsylvania.

Glen Huey's Table Saw Tenon Jig

Sat, 01 Jan 2000 00:00:00 GMT

This tenon jig is used at the table saw, made from shop scraps and works as good as a commercial jig. Build this jig and save money.

Contemporary Bookshelves

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Traditional Sawbench

Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Plastic sawhorses are OK in a pinch. However, once you build a sawbench you will wonder how you ever worked wood without it.

Master the Mortise & Tenon

Sun, 01 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Frank Klausz shows you three ways to master this traditional and strong joint.

Benjamin Seaton's Tool Chest

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This 18th century English tool chest is one of the more interesting mysteries in the history of woodworking. It survived with almost all its tools intact -- a major feat indeed.

'Galoot' Sawtill

Sun, 01 Oct 2000 00:00:00 GMT

From ripsaw to crosscut, keep all your hand saws within easy reach. You'll also protect their cutting edges.

Mitered CD/DVD Rack

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Two tricks for taming miter joints.

Sawbench & Shop Stool

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

This simple afternoon project is perfect for handsawing, holding doors for planing, organizing tools and giving you a leg up.

Router Table-Mate

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Make your own router table for less than $50 by using these woodworking drawings and techniques. This one is easy to make and store.

Spice Cabinet

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Though members of your family aren't likely to store spices in a cabinet like this, you can bet that it will be an oft-requested item for you to build.

Stickley Side Table

Thu, 01 Jun 2000 00:00:00 GMT

Not ready to build the Morris chair? Try your hand at this side table to hone your skills.

Shaker Shelves

Tue, 20 Mar 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Nesting Tables

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

These simple nesting tables have a real SoHo flair. Learn to make these massive miters air-tight using your table saw and a simple glue-up jig.

Logging On

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Barb Siddiqui lives in the Pacific Northwest. There are no woodworking guilds or clubs and very few suppliers of tools or material. She used to just work alone, but all that changed once she got access to the Internet and started logging on.

German Work Box

Wed, 01 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Simple to build, mobile and packed with storage, this toolbox stores your tools and keeps the ones you're usin at the ready.

Drop-Leaf Table

Fri, 01 Jun 2001 00:00:00 GMT

The joinery in this project is so simple that almost any beginner can do it.

Shaker Storage Cabinet

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With two different shelving systems, this face-frame cabinet stores light or heavy stuff. Just look at these drawings, techniques and plans to see for yourself.

Dovetail Jig

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Years ago when I first learned to cut dovetails, my first joints weren�t things of beauty.

Panel-cutting Sled

Mon, 01 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This jig carries its share of work while increasing the usefulness of your table saw.

Seedling Shelter

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

Portable Writing Desk

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Writing letters longhand is one of life's simple pleasures, as is building this traditional lap desk.

Standing Desk Part I: Soul and Basis of Our Art

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In the first of a year-long series, Adam discusses how to design like an 18th-century cabinetmaker.

Traditional Cabinet

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This simple cabinet can be used in a bathroom or in a kitchen to hold spices. It's a great way to learn basic carcase construction.

Classic Chessboard

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Nothing you build will be examined as closely as this game board. Learn the tricks to do it perfectly every time.

Stickley Ottoman

Thu, 01 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT

After half a dozen Morris chair plans, we decided it was time to help you put your feet up and relax.

Thorsen House Side Table

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

While looking for a piece to build, I was talking with Robert W. Lang, senior editor for Popular Woodworking and author of the just-published “Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture” (Fox Chapel). He suggested adapting a small side table originally made for the Thorsen House in Berkeley, Calif.

Fallingwater Table Lamp

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Build a Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired lamp in a weekend.

Microadjustable Support Stand

Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

My grandfather used to call them �dead men� � T-shaped stands that he placed outboard of a tool or a workbench for additional support.

Table Saw Tenon Jig

Wed, 01 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This jig enables you to safely make a cut on the table saw with the workpiece held vertically as it moves over the blade.

Modern Storage Tower

Fri, 01 Dec 2000 00:00:00 GMT

This storage tower will tame almost any wild pile of junk, and yet it takes up less than 2 square feet of floor space.

Kentucky Sideboard

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

This vernacular furniture style is brought to life with subtle inlay on the legs and drawers.

Modern Wardrobe

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

It's no wonder furniture manufacturers stay in business. If you haven't noticed we're heading back towards a cleaner look. This nice dresser should set you on your way.

Greene & Greene Garden Table

Thu, 01 Jul 1999 00:00:00 GMT

A reader from Claremont, California, liked our Greene & Greene Garden Bench so much he decided to build a coffee table to go with it.

The Lost Stickley Side Table

Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

We show you how to build a one-of-a-kind table design that has reappeared after 100 years.

Pattern Cutting on the Table Saw

Sat, 01 Feb 2003 00:00:00 GMT

With a simple jig, as seen in these free woodworking plans, you can transform your table saw into an accurate pattern-cutting machine.

Arts & Crafts Globe Stand

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

If this globe-stand design doesn't suit you, we offer three other drawings to give you some options.

Traditional Secretary

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Perhaps the ultimate woodworking project, this secretary will serve your family for generations.

Portable Chisel Rack

Mon, 01 Dec 2003 00:00:00 GMT

Keep your tools handy with this great shop accessory.

Simple CD Storage

Thu, 01 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

We show you the woodworking techniques to make a perfectly sized dado turn any board into useful media storage.

Pleasant Hill Shaker Cupboard

Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Common wood from a common source creates an uncommon beauty.

Nakashima-Inspired Table

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Most of the lumber used by George Nakashima was sawn from the log under his supervision.

Jig Journal: Bench Hook

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The single-most important hand-tool appliance? Three simple sticks of wood.

A Shapely Shaker Shelf

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The mouldings dress up the shelf while
building the drawer increases your skills.

Martha's Vineyard Cupboard

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A few summers ago my wife and I were traveling through Martha's Vineyard on vacation when we stopped at a small antiques store. We saw a cupboard like this, and a couple sketches later, this version was born.

'Welcome Friends' Plate

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

This simple scrollsawn collector�s plate will charm visitors to your home.