Projects

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  • Turned Post Bed

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, August 9, 2010
    Here's how to maintain a positive attitude the next time you hear the phrase "Honey, would you please make the bed?" Forget about the sheets and pillowcases. Head down to the workshop, glue up some timbers and make this bed! It's a big...
  • Treasured Board Table

    by American Woodworker Editors     Sunday, August 1, 2010
    by Tom Caspar One precious board is all you need. E very woodworker discovers an extraordinary piece of wood once in a while. What do you do with it? One board is not enough for a big project. It’s a crime to cut it up into small pieces for a little...
  • Restore a Chest of Drawers

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, July 26, 2010
    by Tim Johnson Make broken-down drawers fit and work like new. At first glance, the broken-down chest of drawers (at left) looks like a lost cause—a wreck even by garage-sale standards. After all, it’s been sitting out in Uncle Ed’s...
  • How to choose kitchen cabinets

    by The Administrator     Wednesday, July 21, 2010
    By Rose Mary Many people consider wooden cabinetry the super stars of the kitchen. Not only do they need to hold supplies, glassware and dishes, they are focal points of the room and if they are shabby or soiled they spoil the rest of the space and the...
  • Woodworking 101: Building a bookcase

    by The Administrator     Wednesday, July 21, 2010
    By Danelle Karth You can save money and have fun at the same time when you choose to make your own wood furniture. One of the easier projects to start with is making a bookcase. They are relatively easy to build and you can create the exact bookcase you...
  • Small woodworking projects with big impacts

    by The Administrator     Wednesday, July 21, 2010
    By Rachelle de Bretagne New kitchen cabinets or built-in bookshelves can add beauty and function to a space but not all woodworking projects need be this large or difficult. Small woodworking projects add pizzazz and punch to any room and often enhance...
  • Three Projects for Gardeners

    by American Woodworker Editors     Sunday, July 18, 2010
    by Tim Johnson Thrill the garden lover in your family with one (or more!) of these easy-to-make projects. B efore you set aside your push sticks and dust mask for the season,make something to enjoy all summer. Each one of these projects takes only about...
  • Barbara's Table

    by American Woodworker Editors     Saturday, July 17, 2010
    by Tom Caspar A small amount of fabulous wood can go a long way. “Surprise!” My wife loved this table because I designed it just for her. It’s beautiful, versatile and with time-saving biscuits and dowels, it only took me a few weekends...
  • Contemporary Bookcase

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, July 13, 2010
    by Randy Johnson Fresh, clean lines, simple, strong construction, and a design you can modify to fit any room. The credo of many great 20th century architects was “Form Follows Function.” And for this bookcase, it cer tainly does. The strong...
  • Home Office Cabinets

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, July 12, 2010
    by George Vondriska and Ken Collier A flexible design for today's totally wired family. H as your computer become the nerve center of your home? Are you finding that your family spends more and more time at the computer, both for work and play? If...
  • Umbrella Stand

    by American Woodworker Editors     Thursday, July 8, 2010
    by Dave Munkittrick Build this simple, elegant stand and you’ll have it made in the shade come summer. Market umbrellas have a certain magical quality to them. Whether you’re ducking in out of a soft summer rain or seeking relief from the...
  • Display Cabinet

    by American Woodworker Editors     Friday, July 2, 2010
    Lots of glass and built-in lights by Randy Johnson Some cabinets are all about displaying the beauty of wood. This cabinet, with its glass doors, shelves and sides and built-in lighting, is all about displaying what’s inside. Whether it’s...
  • Handles for Turning Tools

    by American Woodworker Editors     Thursday, June 24, 2010
    Customize their fit for comfort and performance. by Alan Lacer Decades ago, woodturning tools came without handles, and turners would simply fashion their own. This makes perfect sense, because a handle that fits and feels “right” gives a...
  • Push-Button Bandsaw Box

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, March 30, 2010
    How do you open it? Just push the bottom drawer. by Alex Snodgrass If you’ve ever been to a woodworking trade show, you’ve probably seen me demonstrating on the bandsaw. I’ve been doing it for, oh, 21 years now–a long run. Last...
  • Bandsaw Box Full-Size Pattern

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, March 15, 2010
    Here are the full-size plans for the Push-Button Box, from AW #147, April/May 2010. Click image to download a full-size printable pdf file.
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