Furniture

Side Table
Here's a perfect table for use in a front hall, behind a living-room sofa or in your bedroom for showcasing your favorite knickknacks. Besides being narrow enough to fit in a variety of locations, its two drawers provide convenient storage for small items.

Skill Level: Intermediate; Download Project Plans (PDF; 391k)

Snack Bar and Stools
A stylish, all-purpose table that goes great with a pair of sturdy stools. This versatile table is perfect for schoolwork, small projects and board games.

Skill Level: Intermediate; Download Project Plans (PDF; 179k)

Dovetailed Step Stool
Here's a project that's sure to advance your skills while producing a practical, good-looking piece of furniture. The stool's extra strength comes from three different kinds of dovetail joints, which make the strongest connection between wide boards like the ones used in this project.

Skill Level: Advanced; Download Project Plans (PDF; 323k)

Traditional Bookcase
Here's a project that's a lot easier than it may look and when completed provides a sturdy, great-looking place for your favorite books.

Skill Level: Intermediate; Download Project Plans (PDF; 368k)

Oak Pie Safe
Build a brand-new antique! This versatile classic goes together fast with biscuit joinery. If you've never made a project of this scale before, or are new to biscuit joinery, this is the perfect place to start.

Skill Level: Advanced; Download Project Plans (PDF; 311k)

Storage Cabinet
The finished piece is functional and can be used in any room of the house. Its design blends with all types of home décor.

Skill Level: Intermediate; Download Project Plans (PDF; 283k)

Shaker Workbench
Though the original served as a light-duty workbench in a Shaker community, its good looks makes this piece a welcome addition in just about any room. In a dining room, it will serve handily when entertaining and, if used in the living room, it is a conversation piece. Or you may prefer to simply use it in your workroom for light-duty tasks such as crafts and painting.

Skill Level: Advanced; Download Project Plans (PDF; 330k)

Computer Workstation
The computer workstation has become the "desk" of the millennium. But even the simplest version can cost hundreds or more at your local computer furniture store. By building our version you'll not only pocket big savings, you'll also have a strong, sturdy workstation for years to come.

Skill Level: Advanced; Download Project Plans (PDF; 9.3mb)

Contemporary Rolltop Desk
Made from red oak, this stylish rolltop writing desk provides a great deal of service in a small space. Based on a classic rolltop design, the piece includes a large drawer as well as a pigeon hole shelf unit for added storage space. To give the piece a contemporary look, the sides are extended to serve as the legs instead of resting on traditional pedestals.

Skill Level: Advanced; Download Project Plans (PDF; 4.2mb)

TV/VCR Cabinet with Swivel Tray
Don't let the clean, handsome lines of this very functional piece fool you into thinking that building it is beyond your skills. In fact, it is an excellent project choice for anyone who has had experience with only the basics of woodworking.

Skill Level: Intermediate; Download Project Plans (PDF; 3.2mb)

Bedroom Organizer
Designed as a keeping place for CDs, cassettes, school papers and personal items, this Bedroom Organizer is sure to draw praise from all who see it. In fact, don't be surprised if your parents ask you to make another one for them. Inspired by 19th century American furniture, its clean lines make the piece appropriate for any home decér.

Skill Level: Advanced; Download Project Plans (PDF; 5.9mb)

TV Stand
This TV stand will accommodate a television up to 27" and also hold a VCR on the shelf. The project is for the more experienced woodworker; it is assumed that you already have a solid background of woodworking skills.

Skill Level: Advanced; Download Project Plans (PDF; 2.9mb)

Bedside Table
The Bedside Table is the perfect size for any bedroom, or it can be used in a living room as an end table.

Skill Level: Intermediate; Download Project Plans (PDF; 2mb)