With four simple joints you can master either a traditional or contemporary blanket chest project. Learn to make through-dovetails rabbets biscuit joints and tongue-and-groove joints with David Thiel and Kara Gebhart. In this project download you will develop these...
A chimney cupboard is simply a tall skinny cabinet with a shape resembling a chimney. A chimney cupboard is simply a tall skinny cabinet with a shape resembling a chimney. We have designed this one with a traditional beaded face frame and raised panel doors. The...
Knockdown furniture was the original flat-pack. In the early 1900s mail order purchasing was just starting to gain popularity. Furniture was usually too big to be sold through the mail so manufacturers came up with the idea of making “knockdown” pieces that could be...
Learn how and why face frames are commonly used in cabinets and then decide which method of making them suits your wallet and weekend free time. What is the best way to assemble face frames? Find out if mortise-and-tenon joints are the strongest and how they stack up...
Many rocking chairs from the Arts and Crafts period are big and bulky. Many rocking chairs from the Arts and Crafts period are big and bulky. Here is a 1910 design from the Limbert Furniture Company that is a little more graceful. Most of the piece should be...
This cabinet is a good lesson in rabbet joinery wood selection wood movement and fitting a door. This cabinet is a good lesson in rabbet joinery wood selection wood movement and fitting a door. Plus: Pick a hinge that is easy to install. Learn smart ways to hang a...
This small tea table was originally made more than 100 years ago. Gustav Stickley is best known for his linear Craftsman designs. This early table exemplifies his design talents in a delicate Art Nouveau style. What you get: Step-by-step photos Advice on building...
Showcase your skills with this traditionally styled tall dresser. This traditional style tall dresser has a lot of charm and is an excellent showcase for your woodworking skills. Solid carcase constructiion is shown along with complete plans and step photos. What you...
Guided by an original bench from the Shaker community in Hancock Mass. Guided by an original bench from the Shaker community in Hancock Mass. we show you the tricks to good workmanship as you build this straightforward hall bench. Includes step photos illustrations a...
This project is good for an aspiring beginner and manages to squeeze a bit of storage from place that is usually wasted – under the table top which simply lifts off. This project is good for an aspiring beginner and manages to squeeze a bit of storage from place that...
