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Woodsmith No. 179
Slant-Sided Tote
File Storage Cabinet
Craftsman Library Table
Features
Weekend Project
16 / Slant-Sided Tote
Here’s an easy-to-build project that still offers a great range of woodworking experiences. You start with some basic joinery, then get to learn a new skill — bent lamination.
Designer Series Project
20 / File Storage Cabinet
Who says that a practical file cabinet can’t also look great? But the classic appearance isn’t all this project has to offer. The challenge of building it will keep you on your toes.
Heirloom Project
30 / Craftsman Library Table
This library table gives you everything you could want in a project. The design is traditional, the woodworking is down-to-earth, and the end result will be a treasured heirloom.
Departments
From Our Readers
4 / Tips & Techniques
All About
8 / The Benefits of Secondary Wood
Sometimes, using a less expensive wood can make a project better. We’ll explain how.
Tools of the Trade
10 / Woodworking Drill Bits
Not all drill bits are the same. Here are the best options for clean, accurate holes in wood.
Jigs and Fixtures
12 / Simple Circle-Routing Jigs
You’re guaranteed consistent results with these inexpensive and easy-to-use router jigs.
Techniques from our Shop
14 / Bent Lamination
We’ll show you a great technique for making strong, gracefully curved workpieces.
Tips from our Shop
28 / Shop Notebook
Woodworking Technique
40 / Ripping Thin Strips
All it takes to rip perfect thin strips at the table saw is the right setup and technique.
Working With Tools
42 / Quick Table Saw Tune-Up
Keep your table saw in top-top shape with this simple, seven-step tune-up.
Finishing Room
46 / Using Paste Grain Fillers
When you want a perfectly smooth finish on porous wood, grain filler is the key.
Details of Craftsmanship
48 / Adding Perfect Pulls
Learn the secrets to installing the drawer or door pulls that complement the look of a project.