This traditional-style workbench has everything you'd expect... a large worksurface and built-in vises to hold your workpieces. A good workbench must accomplish a few things. First it must be sturdy. It’s the foundation you work on and if it moves your work will be...
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Martin Highrise Birdhouse
The purple martins in your area will be fighting for the penthouse view when you build and mount this cool high rise in your backyard or field. The purple martins in your area will be fighting for the penthouse view when you build and mount this cool high rise in your...
Melodic Tongue Drum
The techniques that go into making this drum are similar to those you’d use for building a small box. The difference with this project is that you get to play with it when you’re done. The tongue drum is one of the world’s oldest known instruments. They’ve been a part...
Metal Inlay Box
This box is an eye-catching project all on its own but the metal inlay pattern on the lid makes it even better. Making a box offers a good break from typical woodworking. Boxes require a small investment in materials — often from your scrap bin. And in a short time...
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. This...
Mini Cutting Board & Cheese Slicer
The small amount of material and time required to build this cutting board and cheese slicer set makes it the perfect gift for the holidays. As woodworkers we’re always looking for the perfect gift project. This cheese slicer and board set fits that bill perfectly. In...
Mini-Lathe Stand
Supersize your mini-lathe with this all-in-one lathe stand and workcenter. A mini-lathe packs some pretty serious turning capability into a tiny package. But just because they are small doesn’t mean that you can set your mini-lathe up on a wimpy lightweight stand....
Miter Saw Station
Fold-out tables a stop block and a mobile base extend the usefulness of your miter saw. There’s also a convenient storage space for cutoffs. With the miter saw mounted to the center cabinet two long extension tables provide sturdy support on each side when you’re...
Miter Saw Workcenter
With plenty of storage and a fence that extends to 8' this saw station has it all. This workcenter for your sliding compound miter saw is more than just a cabinet. Laminate tops provide smooth surfaces to work on and easy cleanup. The two shelves add storage capacity....
Mitered Frame & Easel
Your favorite art or photograph will look great in this easy-to-build frame resting on a classic adjustable easel. This project is pretty simple to build. There's no complicated joinery because both the base and the frame are built up from three separate components....
