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Woodsmith No. 171
Sliding-Top Table
Oak Chaise Lounge
Chip-Carved Book Rack
Features
Designer Series Project
14 / Sliding-Top Table
Here’s a way to have two tables in one. This unique design features “nested” tops that slide open to double the size of the table.
Outdoor Project
22 / Oak Chaise Lounge
Comfortable, great-looking, and built solid as a rock. This outdoor project is almost too nice to subject to the elements.
Weekend Project
34 / Chip-Carved Book Rack
There’s a lot of detail packed into this small project. Craftsman-styling and the chip-carved panels make it a great project to build.
Departments
From Our Readers
4 / Tips & Techniques
All About
8 / Stropping
Time-tested techniques for getting the ultimate edge on your chisels and plane irons.
Tools of the Trade
10 / Cutting Gauges
For crisp, accurate layouts, a cutting gauge can’t be beat. We’ll show you why.
Jigs and Fixtures
12 / Incra Router Table Jig
This versatile jig will turn your router table into a machine for precision joinery.
Tips from our Shop
32 / Shop Notebook
Techniques from our Shop
38 / Chip Carving
Learn the basics of this traditional art. The tools are simple and the techniques easy to master.
Working With Tools
42 / Hand Scrapers
This simple smoothing tool might be one of the hardest-working and handiest in the cabinet.
Small Shop Solutions
44 / Make It Mobile
Tired of dragging power tools and supplies around the shop? Try making them mobile.
Finishing Room
46 / Simple Oil Stains
Oil stains are the number one choice for adding color to a project. Here’s how to get great results.
Details of Craftsmanship
48 / Solid-Wood Cabinet Backs
A solid-wood back can really dress up the right project. We’ll give you all the details.