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Nesting Sawhorses: Compact, Strong and Easy to Make

I've been using sawhorses like this for the past 30 years. When not in use, the pair "nests" together to make storage very compact. The design easily lends itself to different heights. I made two additional sets; One set is 26-in high to work on shallow cabinets, and the other set is...

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Modular Storage Cabinets
These no-waste easy-to-build cabinets are a great way to increase the storage in your shop. They are designed to be easy to build and install, and to make maximum use of space with a minimum amount of material waste.

Wooden Label Holders
Want to get really organized? These simple-to-make label holders will help you have a place for everything and everything in its place in your shop.

Down & Dirty Router Table
Here's a super simple setup for those rare occasions when you need a second router table.

Nesting Sawhorses: Compact, Strong and Easy to Make
Bruce Kieffer guides us through some compact yet durable nesting sawhorses with full cut list, pictures and illustrations, to make working on your projects of varying heights a snap!

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Slab Top Bench Project

Simple Joints Make This Bench Go Together Like A Puzzle This bench is simple, straightforward, and might I say, quite elegant! The parts interlock and are dependent on each other for strength. All of the parts are friction fit to each other so, while I've defined the dimensions in drawings,...

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FF Sized Biscuits
What are Size "FF" Biscuits used for? George provides an answer to this question and the machine they are used on.

Through Tenons Made Easy
Exposed joinery is the perfect blend of form and function. A well-executed joint is not only beautiful to look at but also serves to bond furniture elements with strength and endurance. David Munkittrick shares his tips on how to make this tricky, yet beautiful joint.

Slab Top Bench Project
A simple, straightforward bench design that goes together like a puzzle. Plans with cutlist included.

AWFS Wrap Up
AWFS is a great place to go to see the latest in woodworking tools and products. View some photos from the show!

Cremation Urn: An Unusual Turning
Every once in a while an unusual woodworking commission comes along.This recently happened to me when I was asked to turn a cremation urn in the shape of a Shriner fez.

Artisan Serving Tray
Delight your friend or significant other by building this artisan serving tray for them, featuring contrasting hardwoods for stunning beauty, graceful curves, large convenient handles, and a solid feel that will make this tray a great conversation piece at any party as well as an instant family heirloom.

Mystifying Balancing Wine Bottle Holder
Add a whimsical air to your next celebration by placing wine bottles in a seemingly impossible balancing act using these intriguing holders.

Holiday Serving Utensils
Serve your holiday desserts with style!These artisan serving utensils are the perfect complement to the special pies or cakes that you have planned for the holidays.

Craftsman Style 5x7 Picture Frame
This attractive, straight-grain rift-sawn white oak and walnut picture frame, with its decorative protruding plugs, is probably just what you're looking for.

Small Precious Box
Make this small box in an afternoon. It's easy to make, and uses a dowel as a hinge pivot. So there's no need to mortise for hinges and drill for screws, which saves tons of time.

Dovetailed Step Stool
One of the things I like best about woodworking is the chance to create objects that are both useful and beautiful. The humble step stool is just such a project. A stool spends its life down on the floor dutifully presenting its back for people to step on. Like a true friend, a stool is always there when you need a lift. I think it deserves to look good.