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August 2008
Woodsmith No. 139
Bedside Chest
Making Bracket Feet
Letter & Key Rack
Keepsake Box
Features
Feature Project
6 / Bedside Chest
There are plenty of elegant details in this handsome project — a handy pull-out tray, three “raised” drawers, and shop-made bracket feet. But even with all these details, the construction is still straightforward. We’ll walk you through every step.
15 / Dovetailing Quick Tips
When building drawers, you can’t beat a half-blind dovetail jig for speed and accuracy. And here are five tips to make your next set of dovetails faster, more accurate, and nearly “goof-proof.”
Tools & Techniques
18 / Making Bracket Feet
With all those curves, you might think that making bracket feet is a real challenge. But you’ll be surprised at how easy it is with our step-by-step instructions. If you’ve got a table saw, a band saw, and some 3/4”-thick stock, you’re ready to get started.
Weekend Project
22 / Letter & Key Rack
Build a handy little rack this weekend, and you’ll wonder how you ever got along without it. The rack provides the perfect spot to empty your hands and pockets. And you’ll always know where your keys are (or at least where they should be).
Gift Project
28 / Keepsake Box
We all accumulate precious keepsakes over the years. They deserve to be stored in a special place. This elegant box with its mitered corners offers three lined compartments for the safe storage and display of those treasures.