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Cabinets

The term “cabinet” is now generally understood a medium to large size piece of furniture dedicated to storage, which is accessed by doors and may consist of many small drawers or open shelving. The earliest cabinets, however, were specifically designed
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  • A Classic CaseA Classic Case

    by Gregory Paolini

    Although this cherry bookcase wouldn't be out of place in a 1902 Stickley catalog, it's made with nontraditional joinery and material. Gregory Paolini offers plans ...

  • A Little MasterpieceA Little Masterpiece

    by Randall O'Donnell

    With three carved fans and 271 hand-cut dovetails, this 1750s mahogany and pine document cabinet is for those who want to take their woodworking skills to a new ...

  • Updating an AntiqueUpdating an Antique

    by Nancy R. Hiller

    Reproducing furniture doesn't limit you to identically reproducing function. The author, a designer by trade, kept the proportions from an inspiration piece but ...

  • Small Stand is a Lesson in CurvesSmall Stand is a Lesson in Curves

    by Stephen Hammer

    Here's a challenging project for woodworkers weary of flat surfaces. Furniture maker Stephen Hammer leads readers through the construction of a small stand, with ...

  • Cherry and Fir BookcaseCherry and Fir Bookcase

    by Peter Zuerner

    The project plans and step-by-step instructions in this article will lead you through the process of building an attractive and functional bookcase of cherry and ...

  • Engineering an Entertainment CenterEngineering an Entertainment Center

    by Brooks Tanner

    A good design for an entertainment center involves a lot of planning, examining the requirements of each component, and then integrating everything seamlessly. ...

  • Bookshelves in a DayBookshelves in a Day

    by Steve Latta

    Steve Latta designed a set of bookshelves that will cover a lot of wall but requires only a little time and material to build. Using housed lap joints cut with ...

  • Build a Wine-Glass CabinetBuild a Wine-Glass Cabinet

    by Scott Gibson

    Wall cabinets lend themselves to many variations in design, depending on where they will be installed and what they will be used for. The cabinet that Scott Gibson ...

  • Fine Furniture from PlywoodFine Furniture from Plywood

    by Mark Edmundson

    Building custom furniture with veneer-grade plywood and hardwood details is a fine solution, according to Mark Edmundson, who describes best practices in this article. ...

  • An Everyday CabinetAn Everyday Cabinet

    by Scott Gibson

    This small cabinet can be built quickly and with a minimum of materials and knife-hinge hardware. The sides and back are frame and panel with frame stiles biscuited ...

  • Magazine CabinetMagazine Cabinet

    by Chris Gochnour

    The wall cabinet that Chris Gochnour designed holds 100 lb. of magazines, yet doesn’t take up much space. He used through dovetails and wedged mortise-and-tenon ...

  • Craftsman Wall CabinetCraftsman Wall Cabinet

    by Ian Ingersoll

    Get plans and instructions to build a hanging wall cabinet with a glazed door, shelves, and a clever tilting drawer. Techniques covered in this article include ...

  • Entertainment Center in Quartersawn MapleEntertainment Center in Quartersawn Maple

    by Peter Turner

    Peter Turner’s design for an entertainment center avoids bulkiness by maximizing usable internal space and adding soft curves to the exterior. Cranked door hinges ...

  • A Classic Bookcase in the Craftsman StyleA Classic Bookcase in the Craftsman Style

    by Gary Rogowski

    The bookcase that Gary Rogowski explains how to make in this article is just 50 in. high and 31 in. wide, and it represents Arts-and-Crafts style in its joinery ...

  • A Choice of Three BookcasesA Choice of Three Bookcases

    by Philip C. Lowe

    Philip C. Lowe shows how to make three bookcases of varying complexity; which to build merely depends on time, budget, and circumstance. If you need one in a hurry, ...

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