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Woodsmith No. 162

Serving Tray

Tilt-Out Storage Chest

Grandfather Clock

Features

Weekend Project

16 / Serving Tray

You’ll be serving guests in the evening after spending the day building this stylish tray.

Designer Series Project

20 / Tilt-Out Storage Chest

With its simple, divided bin, this chest provides the solution to a wide range of storage needs.

Heirloom Project

30 / Grandfather Clock

With classic styling and commanding presence, this grandfather clock is sure to be a “timeless” heirloom classic for years to come.

Departments

From Our Readers

4 / Tips & Techniques

All About

8 / Best Bit for a Flush Fit

Learn all you need to know to choose the best flush-trim bit for the job.

Tools of the Trade

10 / One-Hand Clamps

You won’t need a lot of muscle to get a grip — just a set of one-hand clamps.

Techniques from our Shop

12 / Tips for Installing Drawer Stops

Discover the secrets to keeping drawers in place.

Jigs and Fixtures

14 / Miller Dowel System

Dowel joints make a come-back with this new cutting-edge system.

Tips from our Shop

28 / Shop Notebook

Small Shop Solutions

42 / One-Hour Workshop

Work faster and more accurately at your workbench with 10 easy-to-build accessories.

Finishing Room

46 / Touching It Up

Is your furniture looking a little worn? You can make it look new again with a touch-up pen.

In The Mailbox

48 / Q&A

Details of Craftsmanship

50 / Cutting a Hinge Mortise

All it takes is a simple step-by-step process to cut a hinge mortise by hand.