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October 2009
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.