How to Build a Curved Wooden Picture Frame with Laminated Strips
A curved frame is made by bending thin strips of wood around a form, then trimming and joining the finished curve to […]
Category: How-To
Advanced Plans for a Wooden Blanket Ladder with Through-Mortised Rails
A through-mortised blanket ladder uses rails that pass through the sides of the stiles rather than ending at their surfaces. The exposed […]
How to Make a Wooden Filing Cabinet with Simple Rabbeted Drawers
A small filing cabinet is a useful first casework project: it teaches square construction, accurate drawer fitting, and how to keep several […]
Build a Narrow Wooden Bookcase with Adjustable Shelves
A narrow bookcase fits beside a desk, in a hallway, or between windows without taking much floor space. This version is 24 […]
How to Build a Wooden Window Seat with Lift-Up Storage
A window seat is a useful weekend project if you have a sound wall, a reasonably square opening, and enough room to […]
Intermediate Plans for a Wooden Dining Bench with a Slatted Back
Project overview This intermediate plan makes a two-person dining bench with a solid seat, four legs, and a slatted back. The finished […]
How to Make a Compact Wooden Sewing Table with a Drop-Leaf Extension
A compact sewing table needs to do two jobs: hold a machine steady without taking over the room, and provide more work […]
How to Build a Wooden Nightstand with a Single Drawer and Open Shelf
This nightstand is sized for a typical bedside setup: about 24 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 16 inches deep. It has […]
Intermediate Woodworking Project: A Hallway Bench with a Shoe Shelf
This bench is sized for a typical hallway: 42 inches long, 16 inches deep and about 18 inches high at the seat. […]
How to Make a Wooden Storage Ottoman with a Hinged Plywood Lid
This plan makes a sturdy storage ottoman with a plywood box and a hinged lid. The example finished size is 30 inches […]