Projects

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

Alert reader Bengt Nilsson of Stockholm, Sweden, sent in this great photo of a joiner’s bench that was recovered from the Vasa , a Swedish battleship that sank on its...

Of all the projects I’ve built in the four and a half years I’ve been with Popular Woodworking, the 21st Century Workbench has been my favorite, and it’s been a...

Lock Miters This simple set-up process guarantees perfect joints! By George Vondriska Lock miters are strong, attractive joints that make assembly easy. So why the heck don’t we use lock...

Now that the drywall has been hung, its time to finish the room with a finish carpentry accessory from Milescraft. Rout mortises in doors and jambs, cut crown molding the...

Jorgensen recently released a new bar clamp, the Lever Clamp. The Lever Clamp comes in 6” and 12” capacities and is perfect for assembly work. Adjusting the lightweight clamp is...

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

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

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.

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

A sharp chisel edge makes your work all that much easier. But keeping those tools sharp is a skill that's learned over a long time. Oil stones? Jigs? Water stones?...