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Woodsmith No. 129
Kitchen Work Center
Classic Picture Frames
Serving Tray
Stacking Collector Cases
Features
Feature Project
6 / Kitchen Work Center
With its solid maple construction and strong mortise and tenon joinery, this work center can stand up to any kitchen task. Plus, a large drawer and a pair of slatted shelves offer convenient storage.
15 / Pastry Board
Here’s a project you can build in an evening out of scrap wood. It conveniently hooks over a countertop or work center and makes an ideal place for rolling out pastry dough.
Heirloom Project
18 / Classic Picture Frames
One look at these gorgeous frames, and you’ll think they came from a custom frame shop. But all three profiles are created with nothing more than a table saw and a router. We’ll show you how it’s done and give you some tips on framing your picture as well.
Weekend Project
26 / Serving Tray
Despite the elegant look, the molded sides of this tray can easily be made in your shop. And don’t worry about assembling the tray. You’ll learn how to get perfect results when it comes to cutting the compound miters and gluing up all the pieces.
Woodworking Technique
28 / Cutting Coves on a Table Saw
At first glance, it seems hard to believe that you could cut a sweeping cove on a table saw. But you’ll discover the secret and get all the information you need to make professional-looking cove moldings.
Weekend Project
30 / Stacking Collector Cases
The drawers and open shelves on these cases are great for storing and displaying your favorite keepsakes. But the really interesting feature is the way the cases stack together like building blocks.