Every project featured in Woodsmith contains detailed, step-by-step illustrations and clearly written instructions to guide you through each stage of construction — whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned woodworker. Plus, you’ll get practical, hands-on information covering woodworking techniques, tools, and tips.

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Combination Squares

Ripping at the Router Table

Better Results with Forstner Bits

Beverage Stand • The sleek design of this beverage stand goes hand-in-hand with its single-minded purpose.

BAND SAW CIRCLE-CUTTING JIG

CREATE THE COASTER RECESS

SHAPE THE COLUMN

CNC Router Pt. 2 • Turn your woodworking shop into a machining, cutting, carving, and milling powerhouse by building our shop-made CNC router.

ATTACHING THE BASE

COUNTERSINK BIT DRILLING

DRILLING T-NUT HOLES

BAND SAW RADIUS

HOOKING UP THE COMPONENTS

Materials & Supplies

Cuckoo Clock • While the unique shape of this cuckoo clock may be the first thing you notice, your eye will soon catch other, more subtle details.

CASE CONSTRUCTION

SHAPING THE OPENING & MAKING HANDS

MAKE THE BOB

Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram

Setup Gauge • Combine a 6" ruler with a few pieces of wood and brass to create a sweet tool to simplify tool adjustments.

SLIDING ARM MACHINING TIPS

Materials & Supplies

Tansu Cabinet • Like ancient building blocks, these cabinets can be stacked and shuffled to conform to your decorating wishes.

Materials, Supplies & Cutting Diagram

Handcut Large Box Joints

ROUTING FOR BOTTOMS & BACKS

Flattening Waterstones

Glue Line Rip Blades

Sources • Most of the materials and supplies you’ll need to build the projects are available at hardware stores or home centers. For specific products or hard-to-find items, take a look at the sources listed here. You’ll find each part number listed by the company name. See the left margin for contact information.

MAIL ORDER SOURCES • Project supplies may be ordered from the following companies:

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