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Cover Woodsmith No. 182

Box-Jointed Silverware Tray Box-Jointed Silverware Tray

Storage Bench Storage Bench

Craftsman-Style Wall Cabinet Craftsman-Style Wall Cabinet

Three-Tiered In-Box Three-Tiered In-Box

Features

Weekend Project

16 / Box-Jointed Silverware Tray

The design is classic, but the woodworking is definitely up-to-date. You’ll learn how to cut angled box joints on the table saw and get a tray with countless uses out of the deal.

Designer Series Project

Online Extra
22 / Storage Bench

You usually don’t think of a bench as a storage project - but this one sure qualifies. It features plenty of seating on top as well as a place for three, roomy storage baskets below.

Heirloom Project

32 / Craftsman-Style Wall Cabinet

The Craftsman heritage of this handsome wallcabinet is unmistakable. And you’ll appreciate the fact that the woodworking is uncomplicated and, of course, solid as a rock.

Home Office Project

38 / Three-Tiered In-Box

It’s surprising that something so practical could look this good. With its splined miter joints, contrasting woods, and sliding trays, this stylish in-box is sure to be a hit.

Departments

From Our Readers

4 / Tips & Techniques

All About

8 / Choosing Veneer

Veneer offers options you don’t have with solid wood. Here’s how to make the right choice.

Tools of the Trade

10 / Dust Collectors

Find out what you need to know to select and set up a dust collector for your shop.

Jigs and Fixtures

14 / Rockler's Concealed Hinge JIG-IT

This handy jig makes using European-style hinges even easier. Take a look.

Tips from our Shop

30 / Shop Notebook

Woodworking Technique

42 / Router Templates

When it comes to shaping perfect duplicate parts, a router and a template can’t be beat.

Working With Tools

44 / Coping & Fret Saws

Every shop needs one of these essential saws. Here’s how to choose one and put it to use.

Finishing Room

46 / Applying Shellac

We’ll show you three easy ways to successfully apply this versatile finish to your projects.

Details of Craftsmanship

48 / Solid-Wood Drawer Bottoms

A traditional project deserves all the right details - including solid-wood drawer bottoms.

In The Mailbox

50 / Q & A

Looking Inside

52 / Final Details