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	Country Harvest Table Building this project is a lot like taking a scenic road trip through the country. As you plot your course through the plan, you'll likely take some interesting side excursions into a variety of unique and interesting woodworking techniques. The tapered legs are good example. Instead of using the table saw (the legs are too big for this) we found a better technique using a band saw. We'll take you step by step through the entire procedure, plus give you several other unique techniques we discovered in the process of building this table. This project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 122.
	Elegant Hall Table At first glance you might think this table requires some pretty sophisticated woodworking. But don't be fooled. We used common joinery and only a couple of special techniques, which we'll include in this plan. We'll show you how to cut and shape table legs on a band saw—a technique you can use on any woodworking project. We'll also take you through the finer points of veneering—with an easy 3-step technique for flawless gluing. Overall dimensions are 45" L x 15" W x 29" H. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 147.
	Craftsman Coffee Table Craftsman-style furniture is popular for many reasons: it's attractive, functional, and the clean lines go well with many other furniture styles. But it's also a terrific style of furniture to build. The mortise and tenon joinery in solid hardwood makes this table fun to build and provides lots of satisfaction. This is not a tricky project to build, and it requires no specialized tools beyond a table saw, drill press, and router. The project was originally featured in Woodsmith No. 112. CONSTRUCTION: The Craftsman Coffee Table is 30" wide by 38" long by 17" high. Our table is made out of solid quarter-sawn oak, as were the original Craftsman-style designs. Mortise and tenon construction is used to join the legs to the end rails and the stretchers. And we used an interesting, time-saving technique to create the mortises for the spindles on the ends of the table.
	Craftsman End Table Here's another in our popular series of Craftsman-style furniture projects. This end table is designed to match our Craftsman Coffee Table and Sofa Table. It has the traditional good looks of mission-style furniture, and it features a secret compartment. CONSTRUCTION: The Craftsman End Table is 16 1/2" wide by 27" deep by 24" high. Our table is made out of solid quarter-sawn oak, as were the original Craftsman-style designs. Mortise and tenon construction is used to join the legs to the end rails and the stretchers. And we used an interesting, time-saving technique to create the mortises for the spindles on the sides of the table. The Craftsman End Table was originally featured in Woodsmith No. 127.
	Craftsman Sofa Table Craftsman-style furniture is easily identified by its clean lines, sturdy construction, and its ability to blend with many other furniture styles. This sofa table is an excellent case in point. It would look terrific in your living room, family room, even in the front hall. Its straight lines and soft edges make it an inviting, functional addition to any room decor. CONSTRUCTION: The Sofa Table is 50" long by 28" high by 17" wide. It made of solid oak with mortise and tenon joinery. The top and shelf are glued-up panels of solid oak. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 104.
	Craftsman Rocking Chair A chair can be a challenging piece of furniture to build. The angled mortise and tenon joinery demands more patience than most other woodworking projects you might encounter. However, with some help from the Woodsmith shop, I think you'll find the end result well worth the investment. We'll take you step by step through the entire process, with special techniques that include how to make a special router table jig for cutting perfect angled mortises in the chair frame. Plus, tips for fitting the rockers and upholstering the seat. The overall dimensions of the Rocking Chair are 25" wide x 38" deep x 42" high. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 84.
	Cherry Console Straight, clean lines add a contemporary look to this dining room classic. A perfect project for trying out a variety of woodworking techniques that are challenging but not too difficult. Includes basic frame and panel assembly with easy-to-build drawers and shelves. We've also included some tips and techniques for finishing cherry. This project appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 146.
	Nantucket Bench The simple, country style bench has been a favorite for ages. Two ends, a seat, and a few connecting pieces — that’s all there is to it. Graceful details, like through-tenon joinery, make this woodworking plan appear to take more time and experience than it actually requires. This woodworking project appeared in Woodsmith Magazine No. 151.
	Shaker Bench Simple but functional—that was the Shaker way. This easy-to-build woodworking plan is a good example of Shaker design in practice. Can be built with most any kind of wood. We used pine (see photo) with all parts cut from an 8 ft. length 1 x 12. The only other materials needed are 10 woodscrews, 10 wood plugs, and your choice of a finish. The Shaker Bench is 11-1/4" wide by 32" long and 16-1/2" high. This project appeared in Woodsmith No. 91.
	Shaker Hall Table This cherry Hall Table is based on the timeless quality of Shaker design. Traditionally, Shaker tables have tapered legs -- sometimes turned (round), sometimes square. This version has legs with a square taper cut on a table saw. The top is made by edge-gluing boards together to form a large blank. The drawers can be made with either a locking rabbit joint or dovetails. (If you happen to have a Woodsmith Dovetail Jig, these drawers are sized so the dovetails will work out evenly.) The overall size of the table is 42" wide x 14-1/2" deep x 29" high.

	Dining Table Unique woodworking plan features leaves that are attached to the underside of the table. Simply lift one end of the table top and pull the extension leaves into place. No more storing heavy leaves in the closet! We used solid red oak for the legs and frame and 3/4" oak plywood for the table top and leaves. Overall dimensions are 29" high x 35" wide x 97-3/4" long. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith No. 64.
	Dining Chairs Dining room chairs may not be the easiest woodworking project you'll take on, but with a few simple techniques from the Woodsmith shop, you'll find that chairs aren't as difficult to build as you might think. Using an easy-to-make template, we'll show you how to cut the curved back legs from a solid piece of wood. This woodworking project plan includes insructions for building two different styles of chairs—Formal Dining Chair (above left) and the Ladder-Back Chair (above right). Note: We designed these chairs to match our Dining Table, but they'll compliment just about any style of table. The overall dimensions are 38" high x 17-3/6" wide x 18-3/4" deep. This woodworking plan appeared in Woodsmith magazine No. 64.
	Adirondack Furniture Whether you make it from redwood or painted pine, our Adirondack Furniture is the perfect summer project. Straightforward joinery (glue and screw) and a comfortable design are bound to make this traditional outdoor furniture your favorite to build and to use. The Chair and Settee are designed with a contoured seat and slightly angled back. The angle we use lets you rest naturally. But once you're settled, it's not difficult to get back out. The overall size of the Adirondack Chair is 31-3/4" wide x 38-3/4" high x 37" deep. The Settee is 52-3/4" wide x 38-3/4" high x 37" deep. The Patio Table is 20-3/4" wide x 46-3/4" long x 16" high. Build them from pine, redwood, or cedar. Joinery is a combination of construction adhesive and brass or stainless outdoor woodscrews. The Adirondack Furniture woodworking plan was originally published in Woodsmith No. 69.
	Adirondack Chair and Ottoman This Adirondack chair and ottoman is a favorite with both woodworkers and summertime loungers. Using rough-sawn cedar (easily found at your local home improvement center) you can complete this project using a jigsaw, drill, woodscrews, and construction adhesive. We've also included plans for an optional table. Overall size of the chair is 32" wide x 35-1/2" deep x 40-3/4" high. We used penetrating oil to preserve the wood's natural color (see photo), but we include guidelines for a traditional finish with primer and paint. This woodworking plan appeared in Workbench Magazine No. 260
	Modern Coffee Table Traditionally, table legs are square posts connected by stretchers with mortise and tenon joinery. Solid construction. The base on this table is solid too -- it just doesn't involve square posts or cutting mortises and tenons. BUILT-UP LEGS. The legs are built up from 3/4"-thick oak. But they're not put together the way you might think. First, two pieces are glued together to form an outside corner. Then the third piece is beveled to fit behind the inside corner. This creates a triangular leg. But the beveled piece isn't just to give the leg a triangular shape. It's there to "trap" a half lap on the end of the table aprons. It all gives the table strength, with the appearance of traditional joinery. THE TOP. The top is made up of three pieces of oak plywood cut from a larger piece. To make the top more interesting, the grain runs diagonally. The overall size of the Coffee Table is 16" high x 23" deep x 47" long. This project was originally published in Woodsmith Magazine No. 80.
	Queen Anne End Table This graceful walnut table with cabriole legs and a dovetailed drawer is one project that will be in your family for generations. The primary challenge in building this table is making the cabriole legs. So we have included complete instructions (5 pages, 36 step-by-step drawings) to carry you through the process. The aprons and legs are joined with traditional mortise and tenon joinery. The drawer is made with half-blind dovetails. CONSTRUCTION. We made our Queen Anne End Table out of solid walnut. Mahogany and cherry would also look good, but you might want to stain them dark. The overall dimensions are 22" high x 20" wide x 24" deep. This project was originally published in Woodsmith No. 43.
	Drop Leaf Table If you've never built a drop-leaf table before, this is a great starter project to try your hand at drop-leaf hinges. And with a few dimension changes, you can easily build a sofa table to match. The pine legs can be purchased already turned, or if you wish, use our leg patterns (included) to turn the legs yourself. The coffee table is 36" long x 21" wide x 16" high with the leaves down. With the leaves up, the table is 36" wide. This project was originally published in Woodsmith Magazine No. 135.