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    • Build a Small Shelf with Drawer: Part 4
    Build a Small Shelf with Drawer: Part 4
    The case is glued up and the back slats are milled and cut to size. Now’s the time to finish up this little piece. Start by making and fitting the drawer.
    by Tom - member |
    May 3, 2012
    Build a Small Shelf with Drawer: Part 3
    Build a Small Shelf with Drawer: Part 3
    Now that all the case parts have been cut and fitted from part 2, it’s time to glue it all together and then start working on making an
    by Tom - member |
    April 26, 2012
    Build a Small Shelf with Drawer: Part 2
    Build a Small Shelf with Drawer: Part 2
    In Part 1 of my series on building a small cabinet with a drawer, I showed you how to cut the dovetail joinery for the case.
    by Tom - member |
    April 19, 2012
    Build a Small Shelf with a Drawer: Part 1
    Build a Small Shelf with a Drawer: Part 1
    This little shelf is simple and doesn’t cost a whole lot in materials—the walnut and poplar (for the drawer box) came from my scrap pile, and the black-locust back slats came from my
    by Tom - member |
    April 11, 2012
    Build a Jig for Hidden Spline Joinery
    Build a Jig for Hidden Spline Joinery
    We've covered the use of exposed splines in box construction before, but what happens when you don't want to interrupt a n
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    February 23, 2012
    Weekend Project: A Desk Organizer
    Weekend Project: A Desk Organizer
    This piece helps make sense of office chaos, and can also serve as a handy kitchen organizer
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    December 20, 2011
    Build a Wall Cabinet: Part 4, Finishing
    Build a Wall Cabinet: Part 4, Finishing
    Learn how to apply a simple contemporary finish with a punch, as we wrap-up our four part series on building a wall cabinet.
    by MKenney - member |
    December 8, 2011
    Build a Wall Cabinet: Part 3, Drawers
    Build a Wall Cabinet: Part 3, Drawers
    Now that the cabinet is put together, we can make the drawers. It's not as hard as you might think.
    by MKenney - member |
    December 1, 2011
    Build a Wall Cabinet: Part 2, Case Assembly
    Build a Wall Cabinet: Part 2, Case Assembly
    Now that all of the cabinet parts have been cut and the rabbets for the back routed, we can put the cabinet together. This won't be hard.
    by MKenney - member |
    November 21, 2011
    Build a Rustic Toilet Paper Holder
    Build a Rustic Toilet Paper Holder
    Here's a little weekend project you can make in about an hour.
    by JohnTretreault |
    November 16, 2011
    Build a wall cabinet: Part 1, making the case parts
    Build a wall cabinet: Part 1, making the case parts
    I think that as soon as you start woodworking, you should strive to make beautiful furniture. In fact, you should forget about traditional joinery, fancy woods, and elaborate finishes.
    by MKenney - member |
    November 11, 2011
    Adjustable Shelves
    Adjustable Shelves
    This adjustable wall shelf is a simple but elegant version of the old standby. The shelves fit into notches in the uprights and are cantilevered. There are no brackets or other hardware to hold the shelves in place.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    September 15, 2011
    How to Build a Serving Tray
    How to Build a Serving Tray
    This elegant serving tray uses a variation on the box joint, with routed handle openings on the sides.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    August 30, 2011
    Part III: Build a Shaker Wall Cabinet
    Part III: Build a Shaker Wall Cabinet
    Learn how to finish off your Shaker wall cabinet with a distressed milk paint finish.
    by epirnik - member |
    August 25, 2011
    Part II: Build a Shaker Wall Cabinet
    Part II: Build a Shaker Wall Cabinet
    Finish off this Shaker cabinet by adding a decorative arch to the top and building a solid door that won't cup over time
    by epirnik - member |
    August 18, 2011
    Build a Wine Rack
    Build a Wine Rack
    This mahogany wine rack will store atleast 17 bottles of wine horizontally. The solid sides keep most light out.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    August 16, 2011
    Door Desk
    Door Desk
    Solid wooden doors are fine demonstrations of woodworking -- a grid of stiles and rails create a frame that retains a varying number of inset panels, all held together with an intricate, hidden
    by wholman - member |
    August 12, 2011
    Build a Shaker Wall Cabinet, Step-by-Step
    Build a Shaker Wall Cabinet, Step-by-Step
    Learn how to build a simple Shaker wall cabinet using biscuit joinery.
    by epirnik - member |
    August 11, 2011
    Build a Craftsman Side Table
    Build a Craftsman Side Table
    My Uncle Bob was one of those classic
    by spikeradio - member |
    July 20, 2011
    Microwave Hutch
    Microwave Hutch
    Hi, I have been a fan of the fine woodworking webs site for a long time now. I am so glad that you have decided to open up another web site for beginners like myself.
    by yohann |
    July 1, 2011
    Clydesdale and Colt - Intarsia Woodworking
    Clydesdale and Colt - Intarsia Woodworking
    by ChrisMobley - member |
    March 11, 2013
    Epona Celtic Horse Knotwork - Intarsia Woodworking
    Epona Celtic Horse Knotwork - Intarsia Woodworking
    Epona Celtic Horse Knotwork – Intarsia Woodworking
    by ChrisMobley - member |
    March 5, 2013
    Horses - Intarsia Woodworking
    Horses - Intarsia Woodworking
    Horses – Intarsia Woodworking
    by ChrisMobley - member |
    February 25, 2013
    Western Cross - Intarsia Woodworking
    Western Cross - Intarsia Woodworking
    The makings of this western cross happened by complete accident, but what a great gift it made for my wife.
    by ChrisMobley - member |
    February 22, 2013
    Q&A: Strongest joints or a firewood storage box
      Hello,
    by Saybre - member |
    May 3, 2012
    Q&A: How many of you use SketchUp?
    Hi folks, How many of you all use SketchUp? If you use it, how did you get started? If you don't, why not? Just curious... Thanks, Gina
    by curryleaf - member |
    April 9, 2012
    Looking for plans for the jig to cut the slots for your splines with a biscuit joiner jig
     
    by bobkronberger |
    February 2, 2012
    Q&A: I want to make a TV stand out of MDF (3/4 inch). Would I use glue and brad or finish nails, or screws? I would prefer to not have the hardware showing.
    by andrewj71 |
    January 8, 2012
    Q&A: Nightstand shelf Season Three
    Can I substute 1/2" or 3/4" for the shelf. The plans call for 5/8" I do not have a planer and can not locate 5/8 at the lumber yard or home center
    by pk3y6ndp |
    August 14, 2011
    Q&A: Good Timber for External Use
    My Dad died just over 10 years ago.  Due to the nature of where the grave is located, we are not allowed to put up a permenant grave marker in stone but we have been given permission to put
    by NikonD80 |
    July 13, 2011
    Q&A: Adjustments to nightstand project
    I am makeing the night stands but have to adjust the high from 29 1/4 to 26" how do I adjust the shelf placement and start of the taper
    by pk3y6ndp |
    June 15, 2011
    Q&A: Need help selecting wood for a workbench
    Hi: What widely-available nominal-dimensioned lumber species would be my best bet for building a workbench?
    by Ron_C |
    May 12, 2011
    Q&A: Can someone give me the plans for a German Carousel Pyramid or where i can get one
    by freeburger |
    May 7, 2011
    Q&A: Where can I get plans for a Bombe chest
    by RonBurd |
    April 23, 2011
    Great book of projects
    Great book of projects
    The trick when you are just starting out is to find projects you can handle, yet are nice enough to be worth building.
    by Asa Christiana - editor, fine woodworking magazine |
    April 21, 2011
    Q&A: I WANT TO MAKE MY SON, A BEDROOM SUITE, A KING SIZE BED, 5-6 DRAWER DRESSER/MIRROR, 2 NIGHT STANDS, 6 DRAWER CHEST NEEDS TO BE VERY STRONG?m
    My name is James Reeves, l live in Trenton, Ontario, Canada l needd fellow woodworkers help in building a complete bedroom suite.  My son wants me to build him a king size bed, 2 ni
    by jimswoodproducts |
    April 14, 2011
    Q&A: How does wood such as pine treated with a preservative such as Thompson's or Olympic be expected to last compared to commercially treated lumber for an outdoor project?
    by joeTomeo |
    March 31, 2011
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    by GEide - member |
    March 31, 2011
    Q&A: Fixed: Why can't I post a question? This system is buggy.
    One of our staff members just alerted me to a problem with our Q&A posting forms.
    by GEide - member |
    March 22, 2011
    Top Plans for New Woodworkers
    Top Plans for New Woodworkers
    Here are some great projects with FREE PLANS to help you get started in woodworking. The cutting board is a great initial project because it requires very few tools.
    by StartWoodworking - member |
    November 12, 2010
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