Furniture

Whether you want to build an heirloom quality piece of furniture or a simple bookshelf, we have a design to get you started.


How to Build a Round-Top Bookcase with Curved Plywood and Veneer

How to Build a Round-Top Bookcase with Curved Plywood and Veneer

Take your furniture-building skills beyond the basic bookcase. This elegant cherry design combines a curved plywood and veneer top with … Read More

A New Box is Just a Riff on Another Box

A New Box is Just a Riff on Another Box

A fresh look at a box starts with a conversation with an existing piece. Read More

Build an Heirloom Steamer Trunk

Build an Heirloom Steamer Trunk

Build a trunk with vintage charm and modern function using this plan which includes a curved lid, dovetailed till, and … Read More

Better Shelves for Standards and Brackets

Better Shelves for Standards and Brackets

Here's a better way to integrate shelves to store-bought standards and brackets. Read More

Using Kumiko in Furniture

Using Kumiko in Furniture

Kumiko is a delicate and sophisticated technique of assembling wooden pieces without the use of nails to make decorative panels. Read More

Rediscovering The Scratch Stock

Rediscovering The Scratch Stock

Create beads and other simple profiles with this traditional, shop-made hand tool. Read More

Choosing Cabinet Lighting

Choosing Cabinet Lighting

Installing the right lighting is the key to highlighting your treasures. Read More

Selecting Table Edge Profiles

Selecting Table Edge Profiles

Try one of these time-tested profiles to dress up your next table project Read More

How to Build Secret Compartments Into Furniture

How to Build Secret Compartments Into Furniture

Unused space inside a piece of furniture can become a clever hidden compartment. Here are six woodworking ideas for adding … Read More

Drawer Location Labeling

Drawer Location Labeling

A project with a lot of drawers provide plenty of opportunity for confusion. Learn a simple way to keep things … Read More

Button Box Feet

Button Box Feet

One of the challenges of making small boxes is finding the right-sized hardware and accessories to match. Take a look … Read More

Smooth-Sliding Drawers

Smooth-Sliding Drawers

Dovetailed drawers are a sign of solid construction. Here are a few tricks for making them work as good as … Read More

Details of Craftsmanship

Details of Craftsmanship

A solid-wood back boosts the look of any cabinet. Here's how to tailor the appearance and install it correctly. Read More

Creating a Built-Up Molding

Creating a Built-Up Molding

You can combine routed profiles into larger, more dramatic moldings. Follow these steps to get great-looking details. Read More

Face Frame Details

Face Frame Details

A face frame strengthens the front of a case. You can also use it to enhance the overall look of … Read More