1839 School Box

You might want to make this school box from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker” with nothing but hand tools. You might want to make this school box from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker” with nothing but hand tools. You’ll get the satisfaction of hand-cutting...

Bent Wood Ash Clock

Explore the art of bending wood and see what shapes you can create like we did in designing and building this one-of-a-kind clock. Explore the art of bending wood and see what shapes you can create like we did in designing and building this one-of-a-kind clock. This...

Bible Inlay Box

Practice several basic woodworking techniques when you build this inlaid box. Practice several basic woodworking techniques when you build this inlaid box inspired by a piece that was originally built in 1730. Learn to make a herringbone inlay and cut half-blind...

Box-Jointed Craft Center

This unique storage project holds supplies in its stacked trays. When it’s time to work the trays cantilever out for easy access. More storage is always handy particularly for crafts that involve a lot of small parts and pieces. This handy craft center fills the bill....

Classic Chessboard

Here’s a great addition to game night. This handsome board features a veneered playing surface that flips up for storage below. Outside of spending time in the shop there’s nothing better than a game of chess with a friend or a couple rounds of checkers with the...

Clever Puzzle Boxes

Your own ingenuity is the key to creating and opening these attractive boxes. Japanese puzzle boxes have been around for over 100 years. They’re opened by following a sequence of “moves” to reveal the hidden treasures stored inside. And while the design featured here...

Coaster Set

A simple router jig is the secret to making the lattice-like patterns in these coasters. And once you have everything set up the process is almost automatic. As woodworking projects go a set of coasters may sound like something you’d expect to find in a first-year...

Contoured Keepsake Box

Great-looking veneer and hardwood plus a few interesting woodworking techniques add up to a memorable project. Splined miters and contoured sides are the focal points of this beautiful box. The hinged lid not only has an interesting profile but it features a veneered...

Curved-Door Jewelry Chest

This project will test your woodworking skills and give you an opportunity to learn a few new techniques. There aren’t many gifts that will put a smile on the face of the recipient like a hand-made jewelry chest. And since it’s such a personal gift that will last a...

Custom Music Stand

Treat the musician in your life with this great-looking and practical stand. This stand meets all of the criteria necessary for either a budding musician or a seasoned professional. Whether the musician is seated or standing this stand is fully adjustable to...

Decorative Keepsake Box

Graceful curves and fine details are at the heart of this unique box. But don’t be fooled by its looks — construction is easier than you think. This beautiful keepsake box makes a great gift. Because it’s so small it’s easy to splurge on highly figured or exotic wood...

Desktop Message Center

This desktop organizer is small in size but big in function. Its compact storage keeps your writing supplies in one convenient place. This message center is designed to help keep the things you use most often within easy reach. This message center is compact. But...

Dining Room Tray

Build this simple and elegant reproduction of a shaker silverware tray and you will become a maestro with a hammer. Build this simple and elegant reproduction of a shaker silverware tray and you will become a maestro with a hammer. What you get: Step-by-step photos...

Dovetailed Keepsake Box

This box will provide you with plenty of practice with dovetail joints. This box will provide you with plenty of practice with dovetail joints. You’ll get to hone your sawing skills with through dovetails on the box’s front. Have fun with the half-blind dovetails on...

Drawer Primer: Sliding-Lid Box

Take our super-quick drawer-making technique for a test drive by building this box. Take our super-quick drawer-making technique for a test drive by building this box. The sliding lid makes it ideal for holding candles or chisels. What you get: Step-by-step photos...