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Woodsmith No. 153
Paneled Window Seat
Knock-Down Bookshelf
Pencil Post Bed
Features
Weekend Project
14 / Paneled Window Seat
Just start with a simple plywood box and go from there. You won’t believe the end result.
Designer Series Project
20 / Knock-Down Bookshelf
It’s functional and looks great, but the best part is it goes together with no trouble.
Heirloom Project
28 / Pencil Post Bed
This classic bed features simple joinery, hand-carved details, and traditional hardware.
Designer's Notebook
38 / Choosing the Best Joinery
Learn the ins and outs of how to select the right joinery for your next project.
Details of Craftsmanship
50 / A Lamb's Tongue Chamfer
A chisel, carving knife, and file are all it takes to create this great-looking traditional detail.
Departments
From Our Readers
4 / Tips & Techniques
Tools of the Trade
8 / One-Hand Bar Clamps
These clamps are so easy to use, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without them.
All About
10 / Perfect Plane Performance
5 shop-tested tune-up techniques for making this handy tool work even better.
Techniques from our Shop
12 / An Invisible Plywood Edge
A plywood edge that won’t be noticed? We’ll show you how easy it is to do.
Tips from our Shop
26 / Shop Notebook
Small Shop Solutions
42 / Extra Work Surfaces
Can’t find a space to do an assembly or even set down a tool? Take a look at some easy-to-build solutions to this common problem.
Working With Tools
44 / Three Basic Router Bits
You probably already have the bits you need to make a host of decorative profiles.
Finishing Room
46 / Solving Finishing Problems
Shellac can help you avoid common finishing problems and give you better results.