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Woodsmith No. 146

Features

Feature Project

6 / Cherry Console

Straight, clean lines give this console a contemporary look. But don’t let the simple appearance fool you. With its frame and panel assemblies, open shelves, and “framed” drawer fronts, there’s plenty of woodworking that goes into this project.

Finishing Technique

16 / When To Stain Cherry

Most woodworkers appreciate the rich, dark color of “aged” cherry. The question is — are you willing to wait for it to happen naturally or are you going to help it along a little?

Weekend Project

18 / Craftsman Wall Shelf

Quartersawn oak, and mortise and tenon joinery with a few classic details thrown in — this shelf is the perfect project for you to build in a weekend or two.

Tools & Techniques

22 / Dado Blades

Get an upclose look at dado blades and learn how this important table saw accessory can improve your woodworking. Plus, find out which type of dado blade is the best value for your money.

Woodworking Technique

26 / Shop-Made Beaded Panels

An ordinary bit and a router table are all it takes to make custom beaded boards for the storage bench. But don’t stop there. This great detail can be used to dress up a lot of other projects too.

Storage Project

28 / Beaded-Panel Storage Bench

Here’s a project that throws the traditional mortise and tenon joint a few curves — but it won’t throw you. The construction is straightforward, and we’ll walk you through each detail of this unique bench step-by-step.

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