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  • Walnut Wall Shelves

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, March 8, 2010
    Versatile go-anywhere shelves to hold books, discs, kitchenware, or anything you want! by Jon Stumbras Never enough shelf space where you want it? This little shelf is a great way to add extra storage in just about any room. It’s compact—only...

  • Shop-Made Drum Sander

    by American Woodworker Editors     Monday, March 8, 2010
    Sand faster than ever and leave a clean shop. by George Vondriska If you’ve ever dreamed of owning an expensive drum sander, here’s an economical alternative. This simple hand-fed machine costs only $270 for parts and materials. If you scrounge...

  • Television Cabinet

    by American Woodworker Editors     Thursday, March 4, 2010
    Hide the electronics behind ingenious double-hinged doors. by Dave Munkittrick I love my new 36-in. TV but my wife hates what the glass and plastic monolith does to the look and feel of our family room. To avoid marital strife we went looking for something...

  • Serving Tray

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, February 10, 2010
    Make one or many: simple shop-made jigs guarantee success. by Tim Johnson Snacks, hors d’oeuvres or breakfast in bed: this tray delivers the goods in style. It weighs almost nothing, but it’s built to last, and it requires so little wood that...

  • Bow-Front Bookcase

    by American Woodworker Editors     Wednesday, February 10, 2010
    Sleek, gentle curves make it easy to look at. "Sandwich" construction and simple joinery make it easy to build. by Randy Johnson This bookcase combines straightforward joinery and materials in a design that won’t overwhelm your budget...

  • 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...

  • 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...
 

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