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October 2009
Woodsmith No. 150
Template Routing: Perfect Every Time
Secret-Compartment Box
Heirloom Tables
Features
Tools & Techniques
6 / Template Routing: Perfect Every Time
Take your router to a new level. With a special bit and a simple template, you can hollow out almost any shape.
Weekend Project
10 / Oval Jewelry Box
A graceful, oval shape, brass feet and swiveling lids make this an elegant place to keep beautiful jewelry.
14 / Secret-Compartment Box
This classic-looking box features a laminated body of contrasting woods and two compartments — one of them is a secret.
16 / Dresser-Top Valet
A divided-tray top and a small drawer make this box the perfect place to keep your everyday items close at hand.
Traditional Techniques
20 / Traditional Knock-Down Table Base
Learn the age-old secret to a strong, easy-to-build table base. You won’t believe how quickly you can put together a great table.
Feature Project
22 / Heirloom Tables
Starting with one master technique, you can build three classic tables that look great in almost any room of the house.
Finishing Technique
32 / Antique Pine Finish
Want your pine project to have that warm, aged-pine color? It’s not hard to do — we’ll show you how.
Talking Shop
34 / One-Bit Locking Rabbet
With one router bit and a simple setup, you can make building a strong drawer a whole lot easier.