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Woodsmith No. 155
Low Bookcase
Two-Tone Night Stand
Morris Chair
Features
Weekend Project
16 / Low Bookcase
Take a sheet of plywood, add a few frames, and you’ll end up with one great-looking project.
Designer Series Project
22 / Two-Tone Night Stand
This easy-to-build cabinet combines traditional and contemporary styles.
Heirloom Project
30 / Morris Chair
We’ve taken the difficulty out of building this classic Craftsman-style chair without taking away its great looks and comfort.
Heirloom Project
40 / Craftsman Ottoman
Build the perfect companion to the Morris chair.
Details of Craftsmanship
50 / Secrets to a Perfect Mortises
A mallet, a chisel, and a few simple steps are all it takes to create a top-notch mortise.
Departments
From Our Readers
4 / Tips & Techniques
All About
8 / Routing Flawless Rabbets
Learn the techniques and choose the best bit to get crisp rabbets every time.
Tools of the Trade
10 / Scraper Sharpening Jig
An all-in-one sharpening jig for a perfect edge.
Jigs and Fixtures
12 / Why You Need a Doweling Jig
Find out how a doweling jig can add accuracy to your hand-drilling tasks.
Techniques from our Shop
14 / Installing Brass Screws
Take a look at a few secrets we’ve found for drilling and driving brass screws.
Tips from our Shop
28 / Shop Notebook
Small Shop Solutions
42 / Working With Plywood
These simple tips make working with plywood a breeze — no matter what size shop you have.
Working With Tools
44 / Top Layout Tool — Pencils
A look at the first tool you reach for in your shop.
Finishing Room
46 / Old-Fashioned Finishes
A look at a few, traditional methods for getting an authentic, Craftsman-style color.