Projects

• Hobby chest

Combine a tool chest and a small workbench into one compact package. The work surface lifts off for when you want to sit at a table and it has a slide-out tray.

• Curved-front bookcase

The gently curving sides of this bookcase give it a sophisticated look. But you'll be pleasantly surprised at how easy it goes together.

• Serving tray

This little tray serves up some interesting woodworking techniques, such as half laps and tongue and groove joinery. And it's a project that will come in handy.

• Toolbox sawhorses

The height of these sawhorses is adjustable and they have storage for tools and hardware.

• Full-length mirror

The elegant detail of this full-length mirror is sure to draw attention. But we make creating this look a simple task.

• 7 pegboard projects

Put pegboard to work in your workshop this weekend with these seven handy ideas.

Techniques

• Cutting half laps
• No fuss chamfering
• Multi profile bits
• Water-based dyes
• Dado blades
• Matching trenches, lining up panels and routing a slot.
• The Ozzie dowel jig
• Top notch results with MDF