2-in-1 Desk Set

Combining brass and an eye-catching exotic hardwood this handy desk set gives you the opportunity to develop some new skills. This desk set is really two projects in one. At first glance it looks like a simple stamp dispenser. But when you take a closer look you’ll...

Box Bookmark & Coasters Set

Don’t let the size of these projects fool you… they’re sure to challenge you and test your attention to detail. These projects will likely inspire a predictable reaction from admirers. Something along the lines of “Wow that’s neat. How in the world...

Classic Mantel Clock

This classic clock is a chance to give your skills a workout and use a few of those leftover pieces of wood you’ve been hanging on to. The art of making clocks was once limited to a very small group of highly specialized artisans. Cutting and assembling intricate...

Craftsman Morris Chair

Add comfort to your home with a chair that combines tradition and modern techniques. If you have any doubts I can assure you that this roomy Morris chair is just as comfortable as it looks. With its wide stance thick cushions and reclining back this piece of furniture...

Craftsman-Style Clock

This mantel clock is small in size but it’s sure to be big in appeal. This mantel clock is a good example of the classic lines of the Arts & Crafts period. It incorporates a hand-made ceramic tile that reflects the traditional use of stylized tile in Arts &...

Curly Maple Desktop Organizer

This desktop organizer is so attractive you’ll want to keep your books photos knick-knacks and other odds-and-ends neatly arranged in its drawers and on its shelves. This desktop organizer is so attractive you’ll want to keep your books photos knick-knacks...

Curved-Lid Treasure Box

The unusual lid and ebonized sides of this attractive box show off the highly figured wood and your woodworking skills. The great thing about this project is that it goes beyond typical box designs. The ebonized sides and the curved lid are not only interesting design...

Knockdown Computer Desk

Ladders form the base of this knockdown desk offering simple function portability and a notched keyboard support while still providing enough room to hold a computer monitor and have enough space for book work. Ladders form the base of this knockdown desk offering...

Mantel Clock

You expect a large project to attract a lot of attention. But sometimes a small weekend project like this mantel clock can surprise you. There’s no doubt about it — what grabs your attention right away is the dramatic curly maple. But the clean lines and simple...

Military Writing Desk

This ingenious box from the early 1800s folds open to reveal a leather surface that’s ideal for writing letters. Here’s an elegant writing desk with a leather writing surface and brass hardware. Fold it up and store it on the corner of your desk when not in use....

Miterless Picture Frames

Great things come in small packages. These frames are an excellent woodworking exercise and gift project rolled into one. These frames are the perfect gift. Not only can you build them in an afternoon but you can build them without spending much either. Quite frankly...

Modern Desk Lamp

Build this modern-looking desk lamp that’ll have people asking “How’d you make that shade?” With its round shade and simplistic design this desk lamp offers a good amount of woodworking in a small easy-to-build project. You might think the construction of the round...

Murphy Bed

This easy-to-operate Murphy bed lets you convert any room into a guest bedroom — and back again — in minutes. By building a Murphy bed that folds down from a cabinet any room can be ready for overnight guests at a moment’s notice. And when the guests are gone the bed...

Perpetual Wall Calendar

Easy to build and simple to rearrange this will be the last calendar you’ll ever need. The classic styling works well in many settings. This calendar has a classic look that blends in with a lot of décors without demanding too much attention. And you’re not a slave to...

Shaker-Style Tall Clock

A down-to-earth design and basic construction make building this elegant case clock a sure thing. This tall clock offers the look of a traditional classic but manages to rein in all the difficult and endless work. Basic joinery makes putting together the solid-wood...