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Woodsmith No. 169

Drop-Front Storage Center

Wide-Screen TV Cabinet

Campaign Chest

Features

Weekend Project

12 / Drop-Front Storage Center

Versatile storage and “country” charm all in an easy-to-build package. Here’s a great weekend project that adds up to a well-spent weekend.

Designer Series Project

18 / Wide-Screen TV Cabinet

This design is as up-to-date as the gear you’ll fill it with. Clean lines and straightforward joinery make it a great project to build.

Heirloom Project

30 / Campaign Chest

How about a project that combines traditional joinery and classic details into practical storage? It’s guaranteed to take your skills to the next level.

Departments

From Our Readers

4 / Tips & Techniques

Tools of the Trade

8 / New Parallel-Jaw Clamps

There’s always a way to make a good thing even better. Two new clamps have the right idea.

Techniques from our Shop

10 / Splinter-Free Crosscuts

The table saw and crosscuts go hand in hand. Here’s how to get the best possible results.

Tips from our Shop

28 / Shop Notebook

Woodworking Technique

38 / Half-Blind Dovetails

Get the fine craftsmanship of handcut dovetails without all the work. We’ll show you how.

Working With Tools

42 / Driving Screws

Learn a few tips and tricks that will make working with woodscrews a lot easier.

Small Shop Solutions

44 / Sawhorse Upgrades

Don’t let your saw horses slack off. Check out a few great ways to make them work harder.

Finishing Room

46 / Success With Wiping Varnish

Try this quick and easy finish and it might become your “go-to” choice for great-looking projects.

In The Mailbox

48 / Q&A

Details of Craftsmanship

50 / Insetting Brass Corners

Perfectly mounted hardware is a sure sign of a true craftsman. Learn the simple secret.