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A wipe-on finish that builds quickly

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BUTTERNUT

Black walnut's pale cousin

ZIGZAG Soap Dish

Raise the bar with this suds saver

DOVETAILED SERVING TRAY

A minimalist server that delivers big

Get started in CHIP CARVING

A couple of knives and a little practice are all you need

Four-Legged STOOL

Tapered and curved for a comfy seat

Vintage TOOLBOX

An iconic tote for your on-the-go tools

Pasta BOARD

Pattern your pasta with this chip-carving exercise

Black Locust

Hard, durable and controversial

Flatware Caddy

A small container with big techniques

Bevel-edge Bench Chisels

Getting started with the workhorse of the chisel family

A Dynamic Duo for Dressing Lumber

Tool Reviews

Tool Storage Wall

A modular system built for an expanding tool collection

Mid-century Modern PLANT STAND

Prop up your houseplants in style

COOPERED Café Table

An intimate outdoor setting loaded with lessons

Multi-axis Bowl

Changing center points for a contoured interior

Trestle-style Saw Horses

"Sturdy, space-saving shop assistants"

Good Vibrations From a Smooth Operator

"Bosch GEX34-6N Random Orbit Sander"

Jatoba

"Pretty, but tough and ornery"

Bow-front Wall Shelf

"A shallow display for small treasures"

A Hand Plane Starter Set

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Parsons inspired TABLE

Modified minimalism to match any décor

MACHINE SHARPENING hand tools

Quickly shape and hone your edges

Simple STEP STOOL

A fresh approach to a Shaker tradition

HICKORY

As tough as they come

Murphy BED

Create a convertible bedroom with cool cabinetry, the right hardware kit, and clear instructions.

FUN with FRIDGE MAGNETS

Have a micro-blast turning precious scrap into useful hangers-on

COVE CUTTING

Dramatic curves from your table saw

Arts & Crafts WALL CLOCK

My mission to create a Craftsman clock on the table saw

Pyramid PUZZLE

Simple, yet deceptively tricky