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  • Stickley Dining Chair

    by American Woodworker Editors     Friday, January 22, 2010
    by Seth Keller Click Here to see the matching Stickley arm chair. Download full-size back leg pattern PDF. This story originally appeared in American Woodworker August/September 2009, issue #143. Source information may have changed since the original...

  • Garden Chairs

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, January 13, 2010
    Enjoy your setting while comfortably sitting. by Tim Johnson Stylish and comfortable, these chairs are also built to last. Made of rot-resistant white oak, with robust joinery secured with weatherproof glue, they’re guaranteed to become some of...

  • Dream Workbench

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, January 13, 2010
    A modern bench that features storage, stability and mobility. by Dave Munkittrick Tired of working on a sheet of plywood thrown over a pair of sawhorses? Had it with rolling benches that wiggle and wobble? Hate running around your shop whenever you need...

  • Stowaway Bench

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, January 13, 2010
    This bench will fit in any entryway, and store your umbrella and gloves too! by Jon Stumbras This country-style bench will cut the clutter by the door and serve as a resting spot to put on your shoes. The lid opens up to reveal a handy storage area. At...

  • High Style, Low-Cost TV Cabinet

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, December 8, 2009
    Simple joinery makes it fast - plywood makes it inexpensive. by Gary Wentz The striking style of this cabinet was inspired by visits to upscale furniture stores where we found similar pieces selling for $1,500 or more. But we designed this unit so you...

  • Green & Green Hall Table

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, December 7, 2009
    Exquisite detailing turns ordinary into extraordinary. by Bruce Kieffer People just love this wonderful little table with its soft-colored mahogany, ebony accents and finger-jointed drawer. The spectacular detailing is characteristic of furniture designed...

  • Desktop Clock

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, December 7, 2009
    This classic clock tells time, but keeps a secret. by Jock and Susan Holmen This clock holds a secret, and its construction involves a few secrets as well. The case is made from 1/2-in.-thick mahogany plywood. You won’t find this at most lumberyards...

  • Tablesaw Picture Frame

    by American Woodworker Editors     Friday, December 4, 2009
    Safely make shaper-quality molding on your tablesaw without fancy jigs. by Eric Smith and Richard Tendick This how-to story has a picture-perfect ending. In fact, you might want to round up some spectators for applause in the final steps. Richard Tendick...

  • Speaker Stand with Hidden Storage

    by American Woodworker Editors     Friday, December 4, 2009
    by Gary Wentz Don’t you love hearing great sound with your movies at home? A pair of these oak stands puts today’s small speakers at the ideal height—3 ft. above the floor. We’ve built cabinets under the speakers that hold a total...

  • Arts and Crafts Table Lamp

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, December 2, 2009
    Sure-fire steps simplify the intricate shade joinery. by Jon Stumbras Our table lamp is reminiscent of the Prairie style of design, with lines that Frank Lloyd Wright might favor. In spite of its complex-looking shade, this elegant lamp is within reach...

  • Table Hockey

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, November 30, 2009
    It's fast, it's wild--go for the goal! by Randy Johnson Looking for a great holiday gift project? This table hockey game is a blast to play, even for adults, and it’s so simple, you can make it even if your gift-building time is running...

  • Making Cathedral Doors

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, November 30, 2009
    A complete recipe for making beautiful cathedral raised-panel doors. by George Vondriska Cathedral raised-panel doors are beautiful, but they can be intimidating to make. After many years of teaching students how to make these doors, I’ve got a...

  • Floating Shelves

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, November 30, 2009
    Torsion-box construction creates sag-proof shelves that "defy" gravity. by Tim Johnson Some time ago, an Ace Hardware ad in American Woodworker sparked a surprising number of inquiries from readers. They all wanted to know how to build the cool...

  • 6 Storage Solutions You Can Build into Any Cabinet

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 24, 2009
    by Bruce Kieffer Sandpaper Roll Storage I use pressure-sensitive-adhesive (PSA) sanding discs. For easy access, I like to get them out of their packages and lined up by grit. I hang my rolls of sanding discs on horizontally supported dowels so I can quickly...

  • Super-Tune Your Tools with a Dial Indicator

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, November 23, 2009
    .001" is a mighty small number, but that’s the incredible level of precision you get with a dial indicator. Using a tool that costs only $18, I’ll show you the high-tech way to align your tablesaw’s fence and set your jointer’s...
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