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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.

Outdoor Taboret
Patio Furniture

Outdoor Taboret

This simple pine table is built from an original Gustav Stickley design and intended for use as an outdoor table, though the design could easily be adapted to inside use as well.

Gamble House Mirror
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Gamble House Mirror

This vertical Arts & Crafts mirror is similar to a design found in the historic Gamble House in Pasadena, Califronia.

Horizontal Mirror
Bedroom Furniture

Horizontal Mirror

This simple Arts & Crafts horizontal mirror is assembled with pocket screws and makes a fast and simple project for your home of for a gift.

Hanging Corner Cupboard
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Hanging Corner Cupboard

A corner offers the perfect location to show off a prize piece of furniture, and a small hanging cupboard is the perfect balance of size and aesthetic.

Knockdown Computer Desk
Popular Woodworking

Knockdown Computer Desk

Ladders form the base of this knockdown desk, offering simple function, portability and a notched keyboard support, while still providing enough room to hold a computer monitor and have enough space for book work.

Tea Caddy Box
Boxes

Tea Caddy Box

With figured hardwood and beautiful inlay work, this tea caddy is an attractive way to store and protect delicate tealeaves.

Monticello's Stacking Bookcases
Furniture Projects

Monticello's Stacking Bookcases

These stackable bookcases are based on the shelving that was used to store Thomas Jefferson’s personal library when it was moved to Washington D.C. to start the Library of Congress.

Dovetailed Keepsake Box
Gifts & Accessories

Dovetailed Keepsake Box

This box will provide you with plenty of practice with dovetail joints.

Shaker Wall Cupboard
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Shaker Wall Cupboard

This small wall cupboard has all sorts of uses.

Three Clawed Dragon Stool
Furniture Projects

Three Clawed Dragon Stool

Learn to make a stool that will last a lifetime.

1839 School Box
Boxes

1839 School Box

You might want to make this school box from “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker” with nothing but hand tools.

Arts & Crafts Buffet
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Arts & Crafts Buffet

An original design for a "right-sized" Arts & Crafts buffet for today's home.