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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.

Build a Better Cabinet
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Build a Better Cabinet

Let us help you bring your cabinet making to the next level.

Clamp Rack
Carts & Stands

Clamp Rack

This article shows you how to make a simple wall-mounted clamp rack.

Modern Wardrobe
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Modern Wardrobe

Use subtle black accents to complement the understated grain pattern on this maple chest.

Pencil Box
Boxes

Pencil Box

This brief article outlines how to build a pencil box from one piece of wood that is routed out.

The Holtzapffel Workbench
Popular Woodworking

The Holtzapffel Workbench

We revive a 19th-century bench that was designed just for cabinetmakers.

Wall-Hung Tool Racks
Popular Woodworking

Wall-Hung Tool Racks

Toolboxes, chests and cabinets are ideal for storing your tools during transport, but they aren't convenient for the workshop.

American Trestle Table
Popular Woodworking

American Trestle Table

Despite its delicate appearance, this timeless design is a marvel of engineering and frugal use of material.

Traditional Sawbench
Jigs & Fixtures

Traditional Sawbench

An essential shop fixture, this cross between a sawhorse and workbench will quickly become a loyal and dependable assistant.

Drawer Primer: Sliding-Lid Box
Boxes

Drawer Primer: Sliding-Lid Box

Take our super-quick drawer-making technique for a test drive by building this box.

Simple Shaker End Table
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Simple Shaker End Table

You can build this icon of good design using simplified methods.

21st-century Workbench
Popular Woodworking

21st-century Workbench

This new bench combines features from several historic forms in one design that is perfectly suited for the modern wood shop.

A Better Miter Saw Stand
Popular Woodworking

A Better Miter Saw Stand

This miter saw workstation is compact and inexpensive to build.