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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.

Mobile Clamp Cart
Carts & Stands

Mobile Clamp Cart

This rolling stand holds a complete collection of clamps in very little space.  

Silverware Tray
Popular Woodworking

Silverware Tray

This Shaker silverware tray is functional and attractive.

Draw-Leaf Game Table
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Draw-Leaf Game Table

This two-for-one table adds space for extra players without disturbing anything on the tabletop.

Prairie-Style Coffee Table
Accent Tables & Cabinets

Prairie-Style Coffee Table

Coffee tables didn't exist when Frank Lloyd Wright was perfecting the Prairie style.

Hand Plane Cabinet
Popular Woodworking

Hand Plane Cabinet

Hand planes are the thoroughbreds of the shop.

Four Good Ways to Build Drawers
Woodworking Tips

Four Good Ways to Build Drawers

Our staff offers simple, strong and fast ways to make this important furniture component.

Panel-Cutting Sled
Jigs & Fixtures

Panel-Cutting Sled

For less than the cost of a sawblade, you can build a precision crosscutting sled that handles large panels with ease.

Drill Press Table
Jigs & Fixtures

Drill Press Table

This table is as good (or better) than the store-bought ones and much less expensive.

Shaker Trestle Table
Popular Woodworking

Shaker Trestle Table

A classic design with extra stability and an antique finish.

Quick Cove Moulding
Popular Woodworking

Quick Cove Moulding

Here's the trick to set up your table saw to cut cove moulding.

Downdraft Sanding Table
Popular Woodworking

Downdraft Sanding Table

This project can turn a dust-filled shop into a pleasant work area.

Bench Hook
Jigs & Fixtures

Bench Hook

The single most important hand-toll appliance is 3 sticks of wood.