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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.
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...
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...

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