Woodsmith

Woodsmith No. 149

Features

Woodworking Technique

6 / Big Dovetails on the Band Saw

A hand-cut look on the band saw? It’s fast and easy once you know the secret. See how to make tight-fitting dovetails with a band saw — and a little hand-fitting with a chisel.

Weekend Project

10 / Elegant Nesting Tables

These three slide-together tables are simple to make. They’re the perfect project for showing off large dovetails.

Jigs and Fixtures

12 / 10 Best Table Saw Accessories

Turn your table saw into a much more versatile tool with this line-up of simple, shop-built accessories.

Woodworking Technique

18 / Simple Frame and Panel Joinery

With a rail and stile router bit set, you’ll get strong, decorative, and perfect-fitting frame and panel assemblies in just two steps.

Finishing Technique

20 / Fast Finishing

Finishing without the fumes, mess, and time. We’ll show you how to put water-based stains and finishes to use on your next project.

Feature Project

22 / Home Entertainment Center

This entertainment center has all you could ask for. It’s big enough to hold all your electronic components, it looks great, and to top it off, it’s surprisingly easy to build.

30 / Glass Door Display Cabinet

Whether you build it as an add-on to the entertainment center or a stand-alone piece, this display cabinet will go together easily.

33 / Divided-Light Glass Door

Nothing beats this traditional look. And it can be built without a lot of tricky joinery. We’ll show you the simple steps.

Departments

4 / Tips & Techniques

Last Look

36 / Final Details