Projects

After finishing all the work on the bandsaw, I clamped the hull in a vise and, with the help of a rasp and a file, fine-tuned the bow and stern. Be sure and check out Part One of this project.…

All the flavors of walnut shine in this versatile storage and serving piece. Project #2313 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 60 hours • Cost: $1,000 My sister asked me to make a dining table [...]

This traveler's tool case project is a great way for the wayfaring woodworker to bring tools along for the ride.

Only a handful of tools are needed to recreate this iconic vessel. A few years ago, I crafted three identical waterline wooden toy ships based on the iconic design of the RMS Titanic and its [...]

Although delicate, this graceful table should provide years of service in your home. Many years ago while teaching a chairmaking class at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking, I thanked Mario [...]

These stylish amplifiers not only boost volume but can also improve the sound quality of your phone’s built-in speaker. Project #2412 • Skill Level: Beginner • Time: 2 Days • Cost: $5 Plastic [...]

Arts & Crafts style and knockdown design team up for a winning combination. Imagine this attractive little table residing next to a comfortable chair, holding important items such as a cup of [...]

As special as the treasures it will hold. An old, nearly disintegrated steamer trunk in my grandfather’s basement held forgotten treasure—letters, photos, and a hand-written recipe for figgy [...]

These simple shop storage solutions are quick to build, but will make a big impact in your shop. Project #2408 • Skill Level: Beginner • Time: 1 Day • Cost: $10-40 Sometimes, it’s the simplest [...]

It’s easy to create a veneered chessboard with an inlay accent, using a minimal number of tools. Project #2306 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 2 Days • Cost: $125 Online Extra: Download the [...]

Every shop can use more storage. This set of cabinets looks as good in the shop as they would in the home. Project #2411 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 4 Days • Cost: $1000 Get full details [...]

Two simple router jigs to get perfectly sized dados and grooves, even for undersized plywood. Project #2217 • Skill Level: Beginner • Time: 1 Day • Cost: $75 The ability to cut perfectly [...]