Videos in This Series

	Introduction (Now Playing) Watch an overview of how this traditional Shaker chimney cupboard is built.
	Cut the Case Joinery, Part 1 Watch as Mike demonstrates how to cut all of the dadoes and rabbets for the case joinery.
	Cut the Case Joinery, Part 2 Learn how to cut the half-blind dovetails for the sub-top for a super-strong fit.
	Assemble the Case Learn how to tackle a glue-up with ease.
	Frame-and-Panel Back Learn how to cut grooves and stub tenons for a simple frame-and-panel back that's built for seasonal changes in humidity.
	Frame-and-Panel Doors Build solid doors using the same frame-and-panel techniques learned in the previous episode.
	Build the Drawers See how Mike builds half-blind dovetailed drawers and fits them precisely to their openings.
	Turn the Pulls Learn how to turn your own custom pulls with or without a lathe.
	Finishing Get tips for applying a super-smooth finish like a pro.

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Fine Woodworking art director Michael Pekovich shows you how to build a traditional Shaker Chimney Cupboard that offers plenty of storage in a small footprint.

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Michael Pekovich

Middlebury, Connecticut

Michael Pekovich is the art director for Fine Woodworking magazine. A long-time woodworker, Mike caught the hand tool bug when he came to the magazine 10 years ago. His taste in furniture is typical of Fine Woodworking readers. Growing up in California, he was inspired by the writings and work of James Krenov and a visit to the Gamble house in Pasadena cemented his love for Arts and Crafts furniture.

In this video workshop, he'll show you step-by-step, how to build a tradtional Shaker chimney cupboard using simple joinery techniques.