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  • Double-Duty Shop Stool

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    It's all plywood, and only uses a half sheet. by Eric Smith A combination stool and work support? OK, it’s an odd pair, but in my crowded shop, it makes a lot of sense. Anything that takes up less room is a good idea! The stool’s seat...

  • Dovetailed Bookcase

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 17, 2009
    No screws, no nails---tapered sliding dovetails hold it all together. by Luke Hartle Simple, beautiful, strong. This bookcase is just six boards held together using one elegant joint: the tapered sliding dovetail. Dovetails join the shelves to the sides...

  • Modular Desk System

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 17, 2009
    Mix-and-match components make a desk that fits your needs. by Bruce Kieffer This computer-desk system has more going for it than great looks. The system is based on modular components that can be assembled in a variety of ways to make the “perfect”...

  • Mortising on the Drillpress

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    Simple improvements make a mortising attachment work great. by Tim Johnson Even though they’re sexy, benchtop mortising machines aren’t the only power-tool option when it comes to cutting square-shouldered mortises. A drill-press mortising...

  • Cypress Chest

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    Beautiful outdoor storage made to take the elements. by Dave Munkittrick Storage is like money; we never seem to have enough. Well, I can’t help you much with your finances, but I can give you a hand on the storage front. A frequently overlooked...

  • Garden Arbor

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, November 9, 2009
    An Elegant Structure with Super-Strong Joinery by Tim Johnson Here’s a project that’s guaranteed to add romance to your garden: an inviting gateway that promises beauty and tranquility to all who pass through. Building this arbor is a big...

  • Lighted Quilt Hanger

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, November 4, 2009
    by Randy Johnson Decorative quilts make great wall displays, and this quilt valance gives you an easy way to show off a quilt—with light, no less. The top of the valance doubles as a small shelf for displaying plates or other collectibles. The design...

  • Divided-Light Doors

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, November 4, 2009
    Add a masterful touch with classic glass doors. by Tom Caspar Anatomy of a Divided-Light Door Three major parts make a divided light door: stiles, rails and muntins. Every part is locked in place by a mortise-and-tenon joint. In this six-light door, the...

  • Classic Country Hutch

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, November 4, 2009
    American style and classic hardwood create a timeless treasure. by Tim Johnson Tall and stately, this cupboard promises to be the focal point of any dining area. A functional wonder, it combines elegant display with spacious storage. For you as a builder...

  • Nesting Trays

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 3, 2009
    Eye-catching and practical, these handy carryalls are sure to please. by Tim Johnson Here’s your chance to cut lots of corners and still get great-looking results. These sturdy trays are easy to build, thanks to their simple box joints and template...

  • Hammer Your Own Copper Hardware

    by American Woodworker Editors     Tuesday, November 3, 2009
    By David Olson It’s a fact. Hardware doesn’t have to come from a catalog. You can make your own. The raw materials are inexpensive—$80 for the whole project. You won’t have to buy lots of special metalsmithing tools, because most...

  • Wooden Bar Clamps

    by American Woodworker Editors     Thursday, October 29, 2009
    Shop-made clamps that deliver versatility and performance. by Dave Olson Durable Acme Threads Designed for use in vises and machine tools, Acme threads are wide-bodied for strength and steeply inclined to efficiently transfer clamping pressure. They’re...

  • Stickley Style Chest of Drawers

    by American Woodworker Editors     Thursday, October 29, 2009
    Build a masterpiece with handsome quartersawn oak. by Randy Johnson This striking chest of drawers is closely modeled after one of Gustav Stickley’s most famous designs. Both bold and graceful, the wide overhanging top, slightly bowed legs and arched...

  • Teak Coffee Table

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, October 26, 2009
    A retro table with sleek lines and soft edges by Bruce Kieffer With the resurgence of the mid-century Modern style in furniture, I thought I’d have some fun with this classic little coffee table. I used teak because it was the wood of choice for...

  • Inside Greene and Greene Furniture

    by American Woodworker Editors     Friday, October 23, 2009
    How teamwork between architects and woodworkers solved classic problems in furniture design. by Tom Caspar Here’s a recipe for creativity: Mix two gifted architects with two seasoned woodworkers, throw in a bunch of money and shake. The result can...
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