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Woodsmith No. 142
Patio Table
Wrap-Around Benches
Tray Table
Wall Storage System
Features
Outdoor Project
6 / Patio Table
This table will become the focal point of any patio or deck. Its round top and sturdy base are the perfect combination of grace and strength. And with our step-by-step instructions, its construction won’t throw you any curves.
Outdoor Project
14 / Wrap-Around Benches
Designed to complement the table, these benches have their own challenge — working with odd angles. But don’t worry. There are lots of tips and simple jigs to make building them straightforward.
Woodworking Technique
22 / Mortise & Tenon Solutions
Here are our favorite shop-tested solutions for making mortise and tenon joints — plus a few shortcuts that will let you cut them faster, easier, and a little more accurately.
Weekend Project
26 / Tray Table
There’s nothing tricky about this small side table, but there’s more here than first meets the eye. With a handle opening on each end, the top conveniently lifts of the base to become a serving tray.
Storage Project
30 / Wall Storage System
Want to maximize every inch of your shop or garage? Here’s a unique, low-profile system that is easy to rearrange (or add on to later). And you can have it built in almost no time.
Talking Shop
34 / Outdoor Finishes
Here’s a quick look at two popular outdoor finishes: exterior polyurethanes and penetrating oils. Learn how to decide which finish is right for your next outdoor project.