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June 2008
Woodsmith No. 172
Letter Bin
High-Back Hall Bench
2-in-1 Desk Set
Features
Designer Series Project
16 / Letter Bin
Tired of the clutter? Get your mail organized with this compact wall unit. It features graduated, lattice-panel compartments that give it a great look and provide a nice challenge for your woodworking skills.
Heirloom Project
22 / High-Back Hall Bench
The impressive look of this Craftsman-style hall bench will surely make it a standout in your entryway. Add storage, classic details, and shop-tested techniques to the mix and this project is a hard one to pass up.
Weekend Project
34 / 2-in-1 Desk Set
Here’s a small, “time-friendly” project with a unique look and function. It’s a desktop stamp dispenser and letter opener all in one.
Departments
From Our Readers
4 / Tips & Techniques
All About
8 / Choosing and Using Oak
Here’s what you need to know to pick the right type of oak for your next project.
Tools of the Trade
10 / Selecting a Router for your Table
Take a look at all the great features available on the current crop of routers.
Jigs and Fixtures
14 / Table Saw Alignment Jigs
If you demand dead-on accuracy from your table saw, check out these alignment jigs.
Tips from our Shop
32 / Shop Notebook
Techniques from our Shop
40 / Stub Tenon and Groove Joinery
Here’s a quick, easy way to make strong frame and panel assemblies at the table saw.
Working With Tools
42 / Mastering the Sliding Miter Saw
Learn how to put a sliding compound miter saw to work in your shop.
Finishing Room
46 / 12 Must-Have Finishing Supplies
Keeping your finishing cabinet well stocked will give you a big boost toward a quality finish.
Details of Craftsmanship
48 / Built-up Crown Molding
Make traditional-looking crown molding with a few basic router bits and a simple technique.