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Woodsmith No. 177
Kitchen Pot Rack
Five-Tier Display Tower
Three-Drawer Coffee Table
Features
Weekend Project
20 / Kitchen Pot Rack
This stylish and practical project is sure to keep the cook happy. And if you have a weekend to spare, you’ll discover that it’s also easy to build.
Designer Series Project
24 / Five-Tier Display Tower
This project is hard to pass up. Build it for its unique look or its handy storage. Either way, your time in the shop is well spent.
Heirloom Project
30 / Three-Drawer Coffee Table
A coffee table that doubles as a chest of drawers - why not? Toss in a wonderfully detailed, classic look, and you can’t go wrong.
Departments
4 / Tips & Techniques
All About
8 / 10 Specialty Hinges
Here’s an up-close look at some of the special-purpose hinges we use in our shop.
Tools of the Trade
12 / Options for Hearing Protection
There are lots of great ways to shield your ears from noise. Take a look at some of the choices.
Jigs and Fixtures
14 / Drawer Slide Jigs
These inexpensive and easy-to-use jigs can take the hassle out of installing metal drawer slides.
Techniques from our Shop
16 / Installing Woodscrews
When you understand all the basics, you’ll make better use of this essential fastener.
Tips from our Shop
28 / Shop Notebook
Woodworking Technique
40 / Mitering Small Moldings
These table saw techniques will guarantee perfect-fitting moldings on your projects.
Working With Tools
42 / Why You Need a Palm Router
For some routing tasks, smaller is better. An easy-to-control palm router can be the answer.
Finishing Room
46 / Using Water-Based Finishes
This new class of finishes offers some great benefits. We’ll tell you how to put them to work.
Details of Craftsmanship
48 / Ogee Profiles
Learn how to use this simple profile to add a classic look to your projects.