Arts & Crafts End Table

There are many signature features of Mission-style furniture, but one of the more prominent details are the mortise and tenon joints where the tenons show. You might think they are difficult to make, but a simple drill press technique and a few chisels are all it really takes. This Woodworker's Journal end table will give you ample opportunity to try these joints on for size. 

Bombé Box

Carving shapes with your table saw, building a low-tech mortise and cutting finger joints...from a technique stand point, this project will give you a woodworking workout. When you're finished, you'll end up with a shapely accent piece with three inner trays for storing jewelry or other collectibles. It's a great project for building skills without breaking the project budget.

Stickley Leather-top Desk

Without sacrificing any of the charm or structural integrity of Woodworker's Journal's Stickley-inspired design, modern methods and materials bring this white oak desk within reach of almost any woodworker's skills.

Early American Dresser

Building this dresser may mark a number of firsts for you. It may be the first time you'll build early American furniture. It may be you first large solid-wood casework project. And it may be your first shot at cutting dove-tails by hand, if you so choose. But jumping these hurdles will surely open up creative possibilities while helping you build a truly classic dresser.

Cherry China Cabinet

Inspired by Woodworker's Journal readers' request, this china cabinet features classic clean lines, gentle arches and hidden hardware. It's amply sized to store all your finery, and the upper cabinet will proudly display its contents through glass doors. Made carefully, this could be the signature project for your dining room or a wonderful family gift.

Bowfront Bed Table

Woodworker's Journal offers this handsome, contemporary design made of ash and walnut with a gentle curved face.

Nesting Tables

Beautiful walnut nesting tables make the perfect accent for any living space.

Veneered Checkerboard

Brush up on your veneering skills and get an early start on holiday gifts. Production methods allow you to build identical projects quickly, and different pairings of veneer make each checkerboard unique. It's a truly hand-made gift in no time flat. 

Kitchen Island

This project is reminiscent of an old-fashioned butcher's table, but it's a lot easier to build because the top is a slick, built-up assembly rather than a heavy chunk of hard maple.

Artist's Pencil Box

Here's a quick project you can make for an aspiring young artist. It recalls a time when even a set of pencils befitted a special wooden container. Our design will hold a collection of colored pencils and an eraser for carting along in a bag or backpack. It's a perfect way to put some attractive or exotic scrap wood to good use.