Simple Wall Shelf
Graceful lines and simple construction meet in this lovely knickknack display.

Specialty Clamps
Cinchers and pinchers for projects of unusual shapes and sizes.

Library Steps
A short but sophisticated stairway to those upper shelves.

Power-carving Bowls
Shaping wood with an angle-grinder.

Crosscut Sled
Upstage your miter gauge with this shop staple custom fit to your table saw.

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Reader Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Kentucky coffeetree, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Modern Sideboard
Retro modern buffet with sliding doors.

Balanced Dragonfly Sculpture
Striking a fine balance between craft and physics.

Slatted Outdoor Table
Thermo-wood and great design make for an elegant outdoor piece.

Tambour Technique
Demystifying the slats and slots of this flexible fabric-backed panel.

Bent-Lam Guitar Stand
Curved veneer stacks assembled to hold your favorite “axe”.

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Reader Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Persimmon, and Great Gear

Stickley Music Cabinet
A classic cupboard to store and display sheet music and other treasures.

Louvered Interior Shutters
Add privacy and panache to any window with classically-styled shades.

Dog Feeder 
A grand stand to aid Fido’s kibble consumption.

Pore Filling
Fill some holes in your finishing game with this pre-finishing process.

Turning Accessory Cart
Keep your turning tools and accessories close at-hand with a rolling shop stooge.

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Reader Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Wood Pores, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Book Tree
A sturdy place to plant your treasured reads, close at hand.

Scrollsaw Sleigh 
Put your scrollsaw and your reindeer to work on this festive candy dish.

25 Router Stocking Stuffers
Reward your router this holiday season with these must-have accessories.

Tenderizing Mallet
Make food see things your way with this useful utensil.

Fireside Stool
A three-legged seat for warming your two chilly feet.
 
Chimney Advent Calendar
Count down to Christmas while you dress up the tree with this mantel-topper.

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Reader Showcase, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Osage orange, and Great Gear.

Glass-Topped Coffee Table 
A refined, splined piece of minimalist furniture.

Tealight Centerpiece
Faux candles flicker through colorful epoxy in this creative table-topper.
 
Shop-Made Soap Finish
Coming clean on a traditional Scandinavian polish.

Picture Frames
Surround your artwork with custom works of art straight off your miter saw.
 
Contemporary Dining Chair
A comfortable seat to complement any table.


Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Reader Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Monkeypod, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Vintage Toolbox
A classic tool tote reimagined.

Pasta Board 
Chip carve patterns to liven up your noodles.

Get Started in Chip Carving
Get a handle on the knives and techniques for carving geometric patterns.

Dovetailed Serving Tray
A bookmatched and router-crafted platter for snacks or supper.

Four-Legged Stool
A comfy seat with a stable stance.

Zigzag Soap Dish
Let your suds stand up and stand out on this elegant pedestal.

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Readers Showcase, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Butternut, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Camp Stool
Split and hew legs then stitch a saddle to craft this campaign-style camp stool.
 
Milk Paint
Bring a splash of color and a touch of vintage to your projects. 
 
Round Jewelry Box
Semi-circular drawers put a new spin on the traditional jewelry box.
 
Outdoor Bench
A sturdy seater for enjoying the great outdoors.
 
Ball & Cup
Craft a toy for all ages while tuning up your sphere-turning skills.
Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Readers Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Sassafras, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Mid-century Modern Plant Stand
An elegant and functional plant stand doubles as a lesson in simple joinery.

Bevel-edge Bench Chisel Basics
Hone your knowledge of perhaps the most versatile tool in your shop. 
 
Coopered Café Table
Bevel and taper your way to intimate outdoor dining.

Flatware Caddy
Transport your tableware in style with this captivating coopered carrier.
 
Tool Storage Wall
Customize a modular mounting system for an expanding hand-tool collection.

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Readers Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Black Locust, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Bow-front Wall Shelf
Craft a curio wall shelf with bent wood and brass details.
 
Machine Sharpening 
Hand Tools
Plug in and make your blades razor sharp in minutes. 
 
Parsons-inspired Table
A modern take on a minimalist table.

Trestle-style Sawhorse
A set of svelte sawhorses to assist in the shop.

Multi-axis Bowl
Shift your center point for a unique take on bowl turning.

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Readers Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Jatoba, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Mini Cutting Board Trio
You don’t have to be a cook to appreciate this nesting set of snack-slicing cutting boards. 
 
Drill Press Accessories
Go deeper than just boring holes with a bevy of accessories that expand the capabilities of your drill press.

Keepsake Box
Contrasting species and architectural contours set off this eye-catching container.

Turned Christmas Tree
Turn small scraps and some art supplies into tabletop or tree-hanging holiday decorations.

Burr Puzzle
Cleverly-cut blocks form a tantalizing three-dimensional brain-teaser.

Rudolph and Olive
Have a holiday blast making reindeer fly off your scrollsaw! 

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Readers Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Secondary Wood, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Fun with Fridge Magnets
Hone your turning skills while spinning out these attractive and useful fridge-stickers.
Cove Cutting
Your go-to tool for ripping, crosscutting, and joinery can also cut sweeping curves.
Arts & Crafts Wall Clock
Create a Craftsman-style clock with coved side panels using only your table saw.
Murphy Bed
An elegant built-in for making a guest bed appear and disappear.
Simple Step Stool
This stylish stepper is made using simplified joinery and clever building procedures. 

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Readers Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: Hickory, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Three-Tier Platter — Serve up a stylish centerpiece with this elegant turned and tiered tray.

DIGITALWoodworking | Table Lamp — Stitch together digital and traditional woodworking to create a resin-accented table lamp. 

Passive Smartphone Amplifier — Boost your phone’s volume and power supply with this clever two-piece sound box.

Making Mockups — Fine-tune your proportions, joinery, and other project details in 3D before cutting into good wood.

Oven Squirrel — Retrieve your baked treats with the help of this crafty kitchen critter.
 

Plus…Getting Sharp, News and Views, Readers Showcase, Tool Reviews, Tips & Tricks, WoodSense: White ash, Great Gear, and Expert Answers.

Pyramid Puzzle — Make this geometric mystery with just a few angled cuts at the table saw. 

Outdoor Finishes — Here’s what you need to know to protect your alfresco projects from the elements. 

The Haycock Adirondack — Style and ergonomics meet to modernize this classic summer sitter.

Crossbow — Arm yourself with this unusual project, and set your sites on some fun target practice.

Double-duty Dust Cart — Pair your shop vac and cyclone separator in a convenient cart with a built-in downdraft table. 

Plus…Digital Woodworking, Tips & Tricks, Tool Reviews, Great Gear, WoodSense: Thermally-modified Wood, and Outfeed: On Craftsmanship.

Accent Cabinet — Solid wood doors combine with a plywood case in this elegant, understated design.

Finishing-supply Cabinets — When you’re finished with your finishes, put them away in these custom cabinets. Screw and glue construction is complemented by adjustable shelves and door racks.

Great Innovations in Woodworking — Our editors salute some of the best woodworking tool innovations in recent history.

53 Ridiculously Simple Shop Tips — Want to work faster, smarter, and more smoothly? Grace your shop wall with this list of “second nature” tips from the pros. 

Plus…Digital Woodworking, Tips & Tricks, Tool Reviews, Great Gear, Profiles: Tamar Hannah, WoodSense: Cypress, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: Agjusta-Grit Finally Goes Digital.

Quilt-pattern Cutting Board — Patch together woodworking, kitchenware, and quilting to create one of the prettiest cutting boards you’ve ever seen.

Narrow Display Cabinet — Build your hand-cut dovetail skills as you craft this distinctive wall cabinet.

Black Walnut & Copper Vase — Combine walnut and copper to make a unique, functional vase. Plus, learn how to add patina with simple, household chemistry. 

Saws for Dovetailing — When the task is hand-cut dovetails, the right saw makes all the difference. We’ll help you find the tool to suit your sawing style and budget.


Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Famous Furniture: A revolutionary chair, WoodSense: Padauk, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: Improvising at the table saw.

Kissmas Tree: Everyone will want to be at your home for the holidays with this festive tabletop tree adorned with chocolates. It’s easy to build, easy to enjoy, and even easier to store until next season.

Shoot the Moon: This vintage tabletop game has been around for more than 70 years, and it might take you that long to perfect your play. But building it is much easier than getting to the moon, and lets you try your hand at cold forging.

Walnut dimpled Box: Power-carved dimples, string inlay, uninterrupted grain, and a frame-and-panel lift-off lid are just a few of the eye-catching elements adorning this unique box. The inside is just as striking, featuring suede lining and a sliding tray. 

White Oak Shelf: High-tech woodworking meets antique design in this colonial style display shelf cut and engraved with a CNC router in a new department we call Digital Woodworking.

Two for Tee: Build two brain-“T”easing puzzles while brushing up on your hand tool techniques.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, WoodSense: Black Walnut, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: The School of Woodworking.

Party Trays: Build a pair of snack servers for your next get-together. Along the way, learn simple template tricks for cutting wide recesses with your router.

Limbert-Style Book Rack: Show off your treasured volumes and tenon joinery talent with this Arts and Crafts inspired bookcase.

Game Box: Elevate your woodworking game with a custom box for family fun night.

Playing the Angles: Struggled through high school geometry? Our experts test the tools 
that will help you figure, measure, and cut any angle with precision.

Fire-sanding and Coloring: Sorcery from a jar lets you add exotic colors to turnings 
of more common—and budget-friendly—wood species.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, WoodSense: White Oak, and Outfeed: In Praise of 
Expedient Furniture.

BasicBUILDS Napkin Holder: Add a dash of panache to your dining table with this handy holder.

Single-Drawer Side Table: Build this elegant side table packed with subtle detailing sure to delight the eye.

Accent Mirror: An easy-to-build, wall-hung accent mirror sets the stage for an avian carving.

Jointer Tune-Up: A few simple steps and an hour’s time will get this shop mainstay in great working order.

The Twin Tenon Joint: Learn the why and how of this essential but often misunderstood connection.


Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, WoodSense: Leopard Wood, and Outfeed: Stealing Inspiration.

Counter-height Stool: Check out angled joinery made easy! This distinctive perch in white
oak and walnut is as fun to build as it is comfortable to use.

Blade Safe: Keep your collection of expensive table saw blades safe, organized, and
accessible in this wall-hung armory designed specifically for the job.

Feather Boards: Put these time-honored accessories to use on your table saw and router table
to ensure cutting accuracy while keeping your fingers out of harm’s way.

Choosing the Right Table Saw Blades: Overwhelmed by table saw blade choices? Not to worry. We’ll help you
compile an arsenal that suits your needs without breaking the bank.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Famous Furniture: U.S. Senate Desk, WoodSense: Canarywood, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: There’s always one more

3-In-1 Shooting Board: Less is more with this essential shop fixture for sneaking up on perfect-fitting joinery.

Bowed Psaltry: Tune into luthiery with this beautiful instrument that’s easy to build and simple to play.

Turned Table: This elegant side table is a joy to make and beautifies any space.

Hancock Shaker Village: Take a fascinating look back at a culture that gave birth to a furniture style for the ages.

6 Tips for Router Resuscitation: Maintain this shop mainstay with a six-point medical examination.

Bevel-Edge Inlay: Turns out that this technique for adorning and personalizing your projects isn’t that hard to do.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Famous Furniture: Hans J. Wegner’s “The Chair”, WoodSense: Peruvian Walnut, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: Details Details

Basketball Cutting Board: Hoops fans will have fun passing this game-time snack server. Epoxy-filled grooves stand in for “seams” on this ball-shaped cherry platter. 

Rockin’ Record Storage: Build this retro cabinet to store your vintage vinyl. In the process, learn a score of great techniques to add to your woodworking repertoire.

Awl in a Day’s Work: Mix turning and metalwork to make your own scratch awl.

Super-Simple Cutoff Cart: Leftovers tend to accumulate in the shop as quickly as they do in the fridge. Keep your precious wood spoils organized and accessible in this handy cart.

Secrets to Success at Craft Shows: Selling your handiwork at craft shows can be a great side hustle for earning extra cash. Start off right with these insider tips.

Edging Sheet Goods: Sheet goods can be a very practical building material, but their exposed edges can be an eyesore. Here’s how to cover those unsightly cores.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, WoodSense: Eucalyptus, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: 5 Stages of Gluing-Up 



Carve a Snowflake Ornament: When you see how easy it is to create sparkling inlays, you’ll want to brighten the Holidays with these glittering gifts.
BasicBUILDS | A Bed that Grows with Your Kid: Here’s an adaptable design that can last from kindergarten to college, built with basic materials and easy-to-install hardware.
Router Trammel: Thanks to fine-adjustment capability and versatile pivoting options, this “keeper” jig easily outperforms factory-made versions.
Two-Sided Gameboard: One board, two sides, three games, zero electricity required. This fun-to-make project puts electronic entertainment to shame.
Circle Sanding Jig: One seriously smooth operator. Dial in the desired diameter and then use your spindle sander to finish up where your saw left off.
12 Must-Have Layout Tools for Under 20 Bucks: Who says precision has to be pricey? These proven performers are bound to belong on your favorite woodworker’s wish list.
Maker’s Mark: Woodworkers have a surprising number of ways to sign their work. We’ll help you pick your path to posterity.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, WoodSense: American Sycamore, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: Take a Tree, Leave a Tree.

Craftsman-Style Mirror: Build your joinery and decorative detailing skills while crafting a classic piece that will brighten any room.

Top Secret Table: Have something to hide? Of course you do. We show you how to keep it undercover, tucked inside this classy piece.

Circle-Cutting Jig: Get around linear work with this clever bandsaw sled.

Are You Ready for CNC?: Affordable, full-featured machines are bringing computer-controlled woodworking to small shops everywhere. Check out this helpful advice from successful CNC users.

The Breadboard End Joint: Make an attractive and stable panel with lasting, proven joinery.

TransformCurly Maple with Dye Stain: Bring out the depth and beauty of figured maple with a shop-made mixture and a special technique that calls for two separate applications.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, WoodSense: Redheart, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: Tuning In.

Build a Beautiful, 3-Top Box: Take your box-making skills to the next level with an elegant design that makes the most of vertical grain Douglas-fir.

Modern Plywood Workbench: Transform a few sheets of hardwood plywood into a traditional, fully-functional European-style workbench. The strip-by-strip assembly process speeds things along and simplifies any tricky joinery.

A Box-Maker’s Sled: Get double duty from a single jig designed to make perfect 90° and 45° cuts. 

The Art of Seating: Few types of furniture have as many design permutations as the chair. Here a peek at American chair design from James Monroe’s reelection as 5th president to now. 

Inset Pulls: If you have ever searched for commercial recessed pulls, you know how elusive and expensive they can be. Here are 4 classy designs you can make yourself for a small fraction of the cost.

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Profiles: Gregory Paolini, Famous Furniture: Shaker Candle Stand, WoodSense: Douglas-Fir, Expert Answers, and Outfeed: Kidding in the Shop.

Spun Spoons: Mix up some fun on the lathe while making a great gift for any cook in your life!

How Good is Plastic Wood?: Want to build outdoor projects that never need finishing and can’t be damaged by Mother Nature? Plastic lumber might be the answer.

Storage Ottoman: What does a foot rest have in common with a stool, a table, and a container? This cool li’l 4-in-1 piece of furniture embodies the answer.

Wharton Esherick Museum: There’s no end to the inspiration you’ll find at the home and studio of this gifted woodworker who launched the studio furniture movement.

Flag Cutting Board: Build this patriotic platter and learn to use a template guide and a pair of offset patterns to join curvy seams perfectly.

Sparkling Star Inlay: Discover a new and easy way to create eye-catching accents by mixing mother of pearl flakes with epoxy.

Outdoor Bench and Planter: Add some color and comfort to your deck or patio with this plastic lumber combo.


Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Profiles: Brad Smith, WoodSense: Cocobolo, and Expert Answers.



A Simple Dovetailed Tote: Use a dovetail jig and some scrap wood to make a handy carrier for all your on-the-go tools. Class instructors from Woodcraft’s Seattle store show you how.
Turned Table Lamp: Turn and see the light with this stack-laminated lamp. Designed by master turner Michael Kehs, the laminates provide visual contrast and a trouble-free wire chase.  
Garden Obelisk: Create an outstanding outdoor view with this mini-monument to climbing plants.
Metals in the Workshop: If you’ve been avoiding incorporating metal into your jigs and other woodworking projects because you think you lack the tools and skills, let us help you think again.
Workbench Rehab: Are you wrestling with a worn out workbench? Learn how to revive the most important tool in your shop with a simple flattening jig for your router. 
Carbide Gets a Turn: Insert tooling eliminates sharpening down time, but will carbide turning tools replace high speed steel? Get the spin from four veteran turners. 
Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Profiles: William H. Macy, WoodSense: Bocote, and Expert Answers. 

Frame with Piping: You know that neat tube-like detail on some upholstery cushions? It looks great on a frame, too, and all you need to create it is a beading bit.

Build a Better Bookcase: Put these proven tips to work and you’ll have no trouble transforming a big plywood box into a fine piece of furniture.
A Hacker’s Guide to Hand Planes: What’s cooler than making a great wooden plane from Lee Valley’s new hardware kit? How about making several for the cost of one kit? We show you how.
The Best of SketchUp: If you’ve been using this excellent 3D design program, here are some ways to really stretch your chops and improve your on-screen building skills.
Router Table Trickery: We share with you some slick maneuvers to take your router table past simple grooving, shaping, and joinery to a whole other level.
Paint Like a Pro: Prep, brush, spray. Painting expert Tom Monahan from General Finishes walks you through the best way to finish your next project.
All About Shelf Supports: Finish off your next casework project by choosing from a wide variety of pins and brackets.
Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Profiles: Ron Hock, WoodSense: Bubinga, and Expert Answers.


Build a Super Serving Tray: This skill-building project combines function and beauty in a gift that will bring happiness to any household.

Japanese Gift Box: A traditional Japanese toolbox gets reimagined as a keepsake box.

Build a Sturdy, Stylish Child’s Rocker: It’s any child’s favorite piece of furniture, and you can build this sturdy, stylish example by taking advantage of template-routing techniques.

Wood & Resin Turned Box: Create a wonderful work of art from a hybrid blank using a few simple turning techniques and some innovative new tools.

Get a Grip: Who says good help is hard to find? Check out the latest generation of fast-acting bar clamps and pick the perfect partner for your next project.

Router Table Basics: Sure, a hand-held router is great, but check out what you can do by turning this tool on its head!

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Profiles Eric Gorges, Famous Furniture, WoodSense: Goncalo Alves, and Expert Answers.

Score Big with a Football Cutting Board: Monday nights just got a little tastier. Kick off the season with this clever snack server that’s sure to please any football fan.

Teaching Table: Yep, build this table, and you’ll learn mortise-and-tenon joinery, leg tapering at the table saw, shaping curved components, correct glue-up procedures, and more.

Build a Box Guitar: Wood never sounded so good! This fresh interpretation of a cigar box guitar contains some fine joinery and plenty of other features that a musician will love.

Compact Clamp Cart: Turn a sheet of 3⁄4" plywood and a half-sheet of 1⁄2" plywood into a roll-around clamp corral with shelves for your other shop essentials.

10 Tips for Better Table Tops: A table’s top is its starring component. Here’s some great advice to make sure that it plays its lead role to perfection.

Flame Finish: Shou sugi ban is woodburning at its most exotic. Who would have thought that torching and brushing oak would create a luxuriously textured surface that’s resistant to water, bugs, and even fire!

Plus…Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Profiles Jory Brigham, Expert Answers, and Great Gear.

Super Simple Sanding Center: Grit by grit, this project provides an easy and effective way to keep all your supplies organized for hand and power sanding.

Wall-Hung Desk: Whether you’re just checking email or writing a novel, this mini-workspace is the perfect laptop parking spot, offering fold-out convenience and feature-packed design.

BasicBUILDS-Make a Super Sofa Table: This elegant table is packed with shop tips and short cuts. The sturdy base is built with stair tread and plywood. And a few jigs take out the guesswork.

Hand Plane Problem Solver: Unleash a plane’s full potential by completing four steps that can turn a collection of rusty metal parts into a super shaving machine.

Top off a Table with a Faux Galvanized Finish: Only a magnet will unmask this faux metal finish. Master a painting technique that will transform a wood panel into a stunning metal tabletop.

Batch-Cut Buttons: Save time and money with this simple sequence for shop-made tabletop fasteners.

Plus... Tips & Tricks, Hot New Tools, Profiles Mira Nakashima, WoodSense: Reclaimed Heart Pine, Expert Answers, and Great Gear.

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