
Projects
Arts & Crafts Side Table: Quartersawn wood and biscuit joinery combine elegance and simplicity in this quick-to-make project in a revered style
End-of-bed Bench: Our author completed this frame-and-panel project with just three woodworking tools — router, table saw and a hand plane
Shaker-inspired Desk: Add drawers, remove the front apron, and a Shaker table inspires a simple, and elegant, writing desk
Techniques
Finding a Place to Work: Sage wisdom for getting a great shop started in your garage, basement or anywhere else
Frame-and-panel Design Theory: The history and design of this traditional construction technique
Finishing: Staining softwood without splotches
Reviews
Tool Review: Jigsaws – Found in most woodworking shops, these versatile tools have grown more sophisticated as the years have gone by. Here’s a look at what the latest class has to offer