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Popular Woodworking

All of the plans in this category are from Popular Woodworking magazine. Popular Woodworking has delivered articles and commentary from America’s best and brightest woodworkers for more than 30 years. The editorial focus is a committed philosophy of hybrid woodworking – blending the best of hand tool and power tool woodworking. We bring you woodworking projects for every skill level ranging from simple (but attractive) projects that use basic joinery, to complex furniture plans using advanced woodworking techniques.

Cabinetmaker's Chest
Popular Woodworking

Cabinetmaker's Chest

Craft this classy—and classic—basic tool chest for yourself!

Pine Double Lounge
Popular Woodworking

Pine Double Lounge

Some people call them futons but we prefer the more comfy-sounding "double lounge".

Freeform Plant Stand
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Freeform Plant Stand

What started out as a simple lamp project turned into this nifty plant stand!

Curved Leg Nightstand
Bedroom Furniture

Curved Leg Nightstand

This project is made-to-order for woodworkers who want to practice biscuit assembly (the joinery at the legs and aprons is different from the joinery on a standard table).

Curly Maple Desktop Organizer
Popular Woodworking

Curly Maple Desktop Organizer

This desktop organizer is so attractive you'll want to keep your books, photos, knick-knacks and other odds-and-ends neatly arranged in its drawers and on its shelves.

Bent Wood Ash Clock
Boxes

Bent Wood Ash Clock

Explore the art of bending wood and see what shapes you can create like we did in designing and building this one-of-a-kind clock.

Armoire Media Center
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Armoire Media Center

Organization meets attractiveness in this handsome piece that has as much storage space inside it as a small closet.

Queen Anne Dressing Table
Popular Woodworking

Queen Anne Dressing Table

This dressing table speaks volumes of how furniture was built during the early 18th century.

Gustav Stickley Morris Chair
Popular Woodworking

Gustav Stickley Morris Chair

Reproduce and art & crafts classic and reward yourself with the ultimate easy chair.

Greene & Greene Picture Frame
Picture Frames

Greene & Greene Picture Frame

Details shaped by hand and eye define the style.

Gent's Chest
Popular Woodworking

Gent's Chest

A simple box for household tools.

Contemporary Shelves
Furniture Projects

Contemporary Shelves

Construction lumber dressed up for display.