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Project of the Month

May 2013

Industrial Shelving Unit

This Industrial Shelving Unit is sure to give any office a more rugged look. Just follow our step-by-step directions to turn angle iron and reclaimed wood into an expertly crafted, awe-inspiring piece of furniture.

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Past Projects of the Month

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- April 2013
  Bicycle Rack
  
  This wall-mounted bike rack is a real space saver. Build it with whatever wood speaks to you; we used African mahogany and figured birch.
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- March 2013
  Conference Table
  
  The next big meeting of the minds can go down right in your own garage. Build this conference table and add a classy boardroom accent to your space.
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- February 2013
  Reclaimed Lumber Couch
  
  The rustic look of reclaimed wood adds character to this couch. Throw on some comfy cushions to make it your new favorite spot for napping and lounging.
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- January 2013
  Travel Bar
  
  Outfit an old suitcase with custom shelving compartments, stock it with bar supplies, and you can have your cocktail hour anytime, anywhere.
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- December 2012
  
  Industrial Desk
  
  Set up a functional staging area for your workspace with this industrial desk project. The plan is customizable, so you can build it to just the right size you need.
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- November 2012
  
  Drill Press Table
  
  Create an auxiliary table for your drill press. This wide table design features an adjustable fence, hold-downs and stop that fits a 10" drill press.
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- October 2012
  
  How to build a Water Wall
  
  A decorative water wall adds a serene feel to any room. This one will keep flowing once it's filled, without having to be hooked up to a water line.
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- August 2012
  Cherry China Cabinet
  
  This china cabinet features clean lines, gentle arches and hidden hardware. With care and patience, it's well within the abilities of any intermediate to advanced hobbyist.
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- July 2012
  Arts & Crafts Picture Frame
  
  Revive the art of frame making with this Arts & Crafts style project, a double frame with pinned mortise and tenon joints for durability.
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- June 2012
  Eastern Shore Chest
  
  With cope and stick joinery, panel raising, sliding dovetails and flutes, this chest has the appearance and quality of an heirloom keepsake.
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- May 2012
  Arts & Crafts Wine Cabinet
  
  This is a huge cabinet: the upper unit provides loads of shelf space for storing and displaying glassware, while the bottom stows a substantial collection of wine.
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- April 2012
  Country Kitchen Table
  
  Thanks to the butcher block top and sturdy legbase, this table is equally suited for countertop work or casual family dining.
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- March 2012
  Shaker Hall Table
  
  This adaptation of a table originally built in the mid-1800s stays true to the Shaker tradition.
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- February 2012
  New England Bench
  
  Equally at home next to the fireplace or in the entryway, this colonial bench will warm your home with its old-world charm.
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- January 2012
  Artist's Pencil Box
  
  Here's a quick project you can make for an aspiring young artist.
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- December 2011
  Bedside Table
  
  This bedside table is a handsome, contemporary design made of ash and walnut with a gentle curved face.
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- November 2011
  Readers Bed
  
  This queen-sized bed features a perfectly inclined backrest, three large storage compartments and three drawers for your bedside collectibles.
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- October 2011
  Classic Kitchen Island
  
  This project is reminiscent of an old-fashioned butcher table, but it's a lot easier to build.
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- September 2011
  Slatted Bookcase
  
  Simplicity meets sturdy construction in this versatile storage project.
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- August 2011
  Arts & Crafts End Table
  
  If you're always searching for a heat-safe surface to park the morning coffee cup, this granite-topped end table provides a perfect spot.
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- July 2011
  Jelly Cupboard
  
  Sometimes the best way to learn furniture design is to reproduce an antique. That's what we'll do in this project, taking our measurements and joinery directly from a century-old cupboard our author found years ago.
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- June 2011
  Stickley Desk
  
  Without sacrificing any of the charm or structural integrity of our Stickley-inspired design, modern methods and materials bring this white oak desk within the reach of almost any woodworker's skills.
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- May 2011
  Rocking Chair
  
  Classic design, fine machine joinery and a few hand tool operations give a beautiful introduction to chairmaking.
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- April 2011
  Space-Saving Fold-Down Bed
  
  Our fold-down bed with drop leaf desk is space saving and functional.
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- March 2011
  Can-Do Can Crusher
  
  Our rugged can crusher is economical, fun to make and will last for years.
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- February 2011
  An Angler's Cabinet
  
  Fishing poles, gear and other essentials are out of sight but not out of mind in this project.
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- December 2010
  Serving Tray
  
  This tray table's simple and elegant lines are a study in positive and negative space.
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- November 2010
  Bombé Box
  
  It's a shapely accent piece with three inner trays and a great project for building skills without breaking your budget.
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- October 2010
  Veneered Checkerboard
  
  Brush up on your veneering skills and get an early start on truly hand-made holiday gifts.
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- September 2010
  Classic Canisters
  
  Regardless of what you store in yours, these octagonal beauties are fun to make.
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- August 2010
  Arts & Crafts Wine Cabinet
  
  Test your furniture-building skills by undertaking our Arts & Crafts Wine Cabinet project. It can also be converted to a conventional hutch by omitting lower shelves.
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- July 2010
  European Workbench
  
  It takes a lot of wood and a lot of work to build, but the result is worth the investment: you will use it for a lifetime. Your children's children will use it, too.
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- June 2010
  Outdoor Swing and Arbor
  
  With ordinary hardware, lumberyard cedar and our step-by-step project plan, you can build a freestanding outdoor swing with an arbor frame.
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- May 2010
  Deck With Gazebo Project
  
  Build a dream deck with an attached gazebo that will be the envy of the neighborhood with our detailed schematic project plan.
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