Figured wood, subtle details, and a rich finish bring charm and elegance to this traditional design
Several products will preserve the natural color of wood or paint
Most haven't changed much in a generation, but a few are breaking new ground in safety and convenience
Hardwood guides install with relative ease and make for durable, smooth-gliding, sure-stopping drawers
Given a common inspiration, three furniture makers create a diversity of designs
An easy installation begins with a flat foundation
A plywood base and simple accessories lock down a variety of pieces in perfect position
Turns out that computer scientists have appropriated the term “dovetail” to describe complex calculations that run algorithms, the math that lets us search the Web for information. My analog brain…
Feature-rich fence and adjustable base make this a good shop addition
Three basic tools will keep your cuts straight, square, and smooth
Traditional wet/dry joinery uses heat and moisture to strengthen a post-and-rung connection
A time-tested method for turning wooden boxes
Q: I recently purchased a 151-style spokeshave, and I am having trouble getting a chatter-free cut. I’ve sharpened the blade, but I am now thinking the shave needs a complete…
Q: I’m building a series of storage cabinets for my shop. Some (24 in. deep by 30 in. wide by 30 in. tall) will roll on casters and some (10…
Q: I plan to fume a quartersawn white oak chair with ammonia to impart a brown color to the wood. I’m using ebony to pin the mortise-and-tenon joints. Will the…
Veneered border enhances many kinds of furniture
Shortcuts and inventive techniques to help you improve your finishes
A look at the portfolio of California woodworker Michael Cullen
Explore the design and construction details of this reproduction 18th-century classic with a tour by the maker
Learn how to use this versatile setup to hold your carving blanks securely
A look at the process of making traditional greenwood chairs
