In this issue

SIMPLY STUNNING
BUILD THIS SURPRISINGLY EASY LAMP FROM VENEER AND SCRAPWOOD.

Tool Test
BENCHTOP ROUTER TABLES..

SOCK-LEG TABLE

Build this accent table and try your hand at an uncommon technique for dressing up tapered legs.

3 mins

SLED INTO SUCCESS WITH SEGMENTED BOWLS

Start your journey toward creating beautiful bowls with the first critical step: accurately cutting and assembling the angled segments.

3 mins

VENEER-SHADE LAMP

Get ready for warm and glowing reactions to this lamp. It makes sheets of veneer and bits from your scrap bin really shine.

4 mins

BREADBOARD ENDS DONE RIGHT

This traditional method for concealing end grain relies on a hidden trick to work properly. Find out the \"hole\" story behind breadboard ends with this time-tested method.

3 mins

TRANSFORMABLE TOOL STAND

Simple but sturdy, this mobile stand can hold a benchtop power tool. Build two stands and you can stack them or pair them as pedestals for an add-on workbench top.

3 mins

MODERN PICNIC TABLE

Serve up some style at your next cookout or outdoor party with this eye-catching table and bench combo.

3 mins

MITER-GAUGE SHOOTING BOARD

Build this shooting board in an afternoon; use it for a lifetime to produce gap-free joinery with just a few strokes of a hand plane.

1 min

BENCHTOP ROUTER TABLES

Can compact tables deliver big-time routing features and performance? We tested 11 benchtop models to find out.

5 mins

CLASSIC CHERRY SIDEBOARD

A plywood carcase provides a quick-to-build foundation for the dovetailed drawers and mortise-and-tenon doors.

5 mins

STUDIO? WOOD SHOP? YES!

Don't mistake this backyard shed as a high-end home for garden tools. Instead, you'll find an efficient, well-lit, and comfortable workshop inside.

2 mins

PISTON-FIT DRAWERS

Create snug-fitting, smooth-sliding drawers for your fine project builds.

2 mins

PORTABLE PUZZLE TRAY

This expandable assembly station provides dedicated space for your jigsaw masterpieces, plus it stores the puzzle and its pieces between sessions.

3 mins

UPGRADE YOUR TABLESAW WITH AROUTER TABLE

Maximize your shop space by turning your tablesaw into a dual-purpose cutting and shaping center.

3 mins

SMALL-PARTS TABLESAW SLED

With customizable hold-downs, this smallparts tablesaw sled lets you safely trim even miniature workpieces with ease and accuracy.

3 mins

MUST-HAVE TOOLS FOR ACCURATE MEASURING

Achieving spot-on precision doesn't require a collection of expensive devices. In our shop, a simple few handle the majority of what we do.

2 mins

RECLAIMED LUMBER

Trees aren't the only game in town when it comes to lumber sources. Give old wood a second look for your next project.

4 mins

SHELLAC A CLASSIC FINISH FOR TODAY'S WOODWORKER

Ease of use along with many other advantages make shellac a must-have for any workshop.

3 mins

DROP-FRONT DESK

Set up a handy workspace anywhere with this wall-mounted desk. The desktop drops down to create a first-class workstation when you need it, and an elegant wall accent when you don't.

4 mins

GARDEN PERGOLA

A timeless design that adds instant atmosphere, and shade potential, to any landscape

3 mins

MIDSIZE MULTI-BASE ROUTERS

We put nine combo kits through a workout to see which of these middleweights can deliver their promise of a knockout one-two routing punch.

5 mins

EASY WAYS TO INSTALL A FLOATING SHELF

We tried out several hardware options to see how well they work for creating shelves that appear magically suspended on the wall.

2 mins

BLANKET CHEST

This chest holds more than blankets. It also holds your gaze thanks to a lid with curved ends and a figured panel, plus angled ends and subtle, elegant details.

7 mins

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Wood Magazine Description:

"Wood is a DIY magazine for woodworkers and hobbyists. With a blend of tips, tool reviews, and project tutorials, Wood offers something for anyone interested in learning more about the craft of woodworking.

Wood is considered the world's most read woodworking magazine, and was created with the goal of making readers better and more confident woodworkers. For over 31 years, Wood has been publishing project ideas developed by their own editors and tested in Wood's own shop, as well as unbiased tool reviews, and new techniques. Wood offers a way for readers to extend their skills and get the reliable information they need to make every project a success."