Small workbench Don't let its size
fool you. This sturdy workbench features two home-made vices that provide more clamping options than many benches
twice its size. And the vice mechanisms can be purchased from Australian Woodsmith.
Shaker lamp table With its
Shaker-style lines, this lamp table will fit in well in a variety of settings. And it's easy to build.
Garden
seat It's a traditional garden bench - without the back or arms. Build it in a weekend, and the result will be a
comfortable resting spot in the backyard for years to come.
Drop-down tool table You can take advantage of the
space under your bench with this handy tool tray.
Magazine rack This magazine rack doesn't take much time to
build - we used ordinary mortise and tenon joints to hold it together.
Benchtop router Take a closer look at
this space-saving router table. It features a large table, an adjustable fence, and three different accessories. Yet
it folds into a compact box.
TECHNIQUES
Assembly tips to square up your projects
Using a featherboard for your table saw
or router table
Box joints with a simple jig
Selecting brushes, applying a finish and clean-up tips