Make a Wooden Keepsake Box with a Sliding Dovetail Lid
A sliding dovetail lid makes a small box feel more substantial than a simple lift-off top, but the joint needs careful fitting: […]
Category: How-To
A Step-by-Step Plan for a Nested Set of Wooden Storage Trays
Nested wooden storage trays are a useful weekend project because one build produces several trays that stack neatly when empty and separate […]
How to Build a Wooden Step Ladder with Bridle-Joint Side Rails
A wooden step ladder is a useful shop project, but it is also a structure people climb. This design uses two side […]
Beginner Woodworking Projects That Teach Safe Bandsaw Curves
A bandsaw is useful for curves because the blade cuts through a workpiece without turning it as sharply as a jigsaw blade […]
Intermediate Woodworking Plans for a Tambour-Front Bread Box
A tambour-front bread box keeps a countertop loaf covered without needing the swing-out clearance of a hinged door. The curved door is […]
How to Make a Small Shadow Box with a Mitred Frame
A small shadow box is a good first mitred-frame project: the parts are short, the materials are inexpensive, and the box can […]
How to Make a Wooden Folding Lap Desk with a Pencil Groove
A wooden folding lap desk is a useful small project: the top is large enough for a notebook or tablet, the legs […]
A Step-by-Step Plan for a Wooden Bedside Caddy That Hangs from a Frame
A hanging bedside caddy keeps a phone, book, glasses, and other small items close without taking up floor space. This version uses […]
Make a Wooden Display Stand for a Collection of Hand Tools
Plan the layout before cutting A useful display stand keeps tools visible without letting them roll, overlap, or hang by a weak […]
Best Small Woodworking Projects for Learning Accurate Miter Joints
Small projects are a good way to learn accurate miter joints because the parts are short, the cuts are easy to handle, […]