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Whittled Peg Rack It’s just you, your knife, and the wood. Have you ever had one of those days (or weeks) when everything went wrong and you wondered why you decided to take up woodworking [...]

Countertop Knife Rack Improve storage in the kitchen in an afternoon, using only a tablesaw and a plunge router. Store up to nine knives in a handy rack that puts sharp edges out of the reach of [...]

Swedish Wall Shelf By Dave Munkittrick Here’s a charming shelf that’s small enough to fit on any wall and can be built in an afternoon. It makes a great gift and it’s easy to make a bunch all at [...]

Magic Coin Bank Kids love secrets—and so do adults! This small bank with its sneaky false drawer is a kick to make. You won’t need any fancy mechanism to make the drawer; just a few [...]

Weekend Kitchen Projects Here are three ways to improve storage space in any kitchen. You can whip through each project in an afternoon, using only a tablesaw and a plunge router. Countertop [...]

Free-Form Wall Shelves Edited by Dave Munkittrick Here’s a versatile shelf that allows for a creative, one-of-a-kind edge treatment. Hung on the wall without any visible means of support, [...]

Tile-Topped Outdoor Table This sturdy white-oak table will last a lifetime and won’t blow over in the wind. by Jock and Susan Holmen If you love lounging on your deck and need a solid side table [...]

Keepsake Box Build them in bunches and avoid gift shopping this year. By Mac Wentz As the holidays approach, my thoughts turn to how I can weasel out of gift shopping. And this year I have the [...]

Craftsman Frame Pegged half-lap joints are the cabinetmaker’s way to build a beautiful frame. By Jock and Susan Holmen Picture frames are pretty easy to make, except when it comes to [...]

Dovetailed Step Stool Three kinds of dovetails make it extra strong. By Frank Klausz After I finish a large commission, I like to surprise my client during the holidays with a gift—this [...]

Cube in a Cube By Jock Holmen “I'm a carver. I've always admired whittled curiosities like balls trapped inside a cage, but never wanted to spend the time to make them. I figured [...]

When you have a lot of plants to display, you are always looking for ways to show them off to their best advantage.