Rietveld Crate Chair
Gerrit Rietveld’s simple design for a lounge chair is a great platform for exploring ergonomics. PROJECT #2005 • Skill Level:Beginner • Time: 4 hours • Cost: $50 Gerrit Rietveld was…
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Projects
Acanthus Leaf
Learn how to carve this classic detail – follow a few rules, and it’s simple. The beauty and elegance of the acanthus leaf has inspired artists, architects and craftsmen for…
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Simple Router Table
Easy to make, easy to store. While many woodworkers spend weekends making stationary router tables, mine have always been very simple, driven by expediency, and the desire to get other…
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Harlem Spice Chest
This piece is inspired by period spice chests and offers a great way to practice traditional hand tool techniques. Part I: Crafting the Case & Dividers The spice chest is…
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Walnut Coffee Table with Curved Legs
I’ve been hoarding some huge, air-dried walnut boards for over twenty years, waiting for the right projects to come around. This small coffee table was the perfect opportunity to finally…
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Monticello’s Stacking Bookcases
Thomas Jefferson’s book boxes became the foundation of the Library of Congress. I like to think of Thomas Jefferson’s personal library as America’s first “bookmobile.” When the British burned down…
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