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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.

Gravity Bird Feeder
Bird Houses & Feeders

Gravity Bird Feeder

Using a tried-and-true design, this feeder can hold a large amount of chow.

Chickadee Birdhouse
Bird Houses & Feeders

Chickadee Birdhouse

This birdhouse can attract chickadees, house wrens, and nuthatches.

Bird Nesting Shelf
Bird Houses & Feeders

Bird Nesting Shelf

Not all birds are cavity nestors.

Traditional Bluebird Birdhouse
Bird Houses & Feeders

Traditional Bluebird Birdhouse

This project uses guidelines from the North American Bluebird Society and is built entirely from cedar.

Hill House Table
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Hill House Table

A scaled version of an original design by noted Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, this painted version offers a dramatic presence as an entry table, or sideboard.

Limbert Bookcase
Furniture Projects

Limbert Bookcase

A design modified from an original Charles Limbert Arts & Crafts bookcase, this solid oak project is sturdy and decorative.

Mackintosh Taboret
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Mackintosh Taboret

Inspired by a carved table by noted Arts & Crafts designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

Hall Tree
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Hall Tree

Functional and attractive, this will be the centerpiece of your entryway.

Entry Hall Bench
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Entry Hall Bench

This Arts & Crafts inspired entry bench is built from oak purchased at the local home center store.

Stickley Splayed Taboret
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Stickley Splayed Taboret

A deceptively simple table design from Gustav Stickley requires only a few pieces of stained poplar to make a dramatic presentation.

Limbert Chair
Popular Woodworking

Limbert Chair

Designed from an original Arts & Crafts chair by Charles Limbert.

Pine Bookcase
Furniture Projects

Pine Bookcase

This simple Arts & Crafts design is built from pine purchased at the local home center store.