In this interview from 2012, Wendell Castle revels in the techniques that launched his career. It is a cool June morning, and a light northwest breeze is clearing out yesterdayβs...
Fresh, clean lines, simple,Β strong construction, andΒ a design you can modifyΒ to fit any room. The credo of many great 20th century architects was βForm Follows Function.β And for this bookcase, it certainly does. The strong shelves are supported β¦
This woven bench is a simple project to build, and is elegant enough to fit in any decor. The Shakers were incredibly inventive, not just of the furniture they designed, but of their techniques with which it was assembled. As β¦
Inspired by the agricultural tools of rural England, this massive oak table is awash in hand-worked details. As a young fellow growing up in the countryside of Wales, I clambered over many a farm wagon, climbed into many a loft β¦
The late Thomas Moser popularized Shaker design. This side table is my ode to him and his contributions to the woodworking community. Project #2508 β’ Skill Level: Advanced β’ Time: 4 Hours β’ Cost: $20 Inspiration in your woodworking journey β¦
An expert woodworker talks about what really gets him excited. One of my first trips to see firsthand the furniture of Charles and Henry Greene, two early 20th century architects from Pasadena, California, was innocent enough: I took a β¦
Building by eye to recreate a classic. Almost 15 years ago when I was writing Pleasant Hill Shaker Furniture I fell in love with several pieces of furniture originating in that 19th century Shaker community, each of which represented what β¦
Expand your casework repertoire with a curvaceous front. The Popular Woodworking staff was saddened to hear of the passing of Glen Huey, a longtime editor and contributor for the magazine. Over the years, Glenn was credited with a staggering 101 β¦
Bur Oak and Craftsman design make this desk a classic look with a modern use. Project #2507 β’ Skill Level: Advanced β’ Time: 6 Days β’ Cost: $1000 Itβs often times that woodworking projects come out of necessity. Take this β¦
Traditional construction techniques make this Limbert Style #357 bookcase a real gem. Project #2312 β’ Skill Level: Intermediate β’ Time: 4 Days β’ Cost: $500 Original Limbert case pieces are really something to behold. Black and white catalog pictures rarely β¦
Building a throne for the common man. Iβm sitting here listening to Fiona Richieβs βThistle & Shamrockβ radio show, thinking of an old friend, John Brown, from Ireland, and the ties between the Welsh and Irish cultures. Iβve been building β¦
This weekend project lets you show off one dazzling board. True story. I first built a headboard like this years ago using only a miter saw, router, sander and a drill. My shop was just a driveway. The project really β¦
This Charles Limbert table was sold as a fern stand, but itβs a great addition to any home. Project #2503 β’ Skill Level: Intermediate β’ Time: 3 Days β’ Cost: $250 At first glance, Arts & Crafts style furniture often β¦
This Charles Limbert table was sold as a fern stand, but itβs a great addition to any home. Project #2503 β’ Skill Level: Intermediate β’ Time: 3 Days β’ Cost: $250 At first glance, Arts & Crafts style furniture often β¦
This traditional, lightweight stool is an excellent first step toward chairmaking. One highlight of a visit to historic Old Salem in North Carolina is the beautiful Moravian furniture and woodwork in the villageβs buildings. My favorite piece in the town β¦
With one board, you can put together this side table that packs in a bunch of great woodworking techniques. Project #2418 β’ Skill Level: Intermediate β’ Time: 3 Days β’ Cost: $250 I enjoy a good scrap wood project as β¦
This live-edge coffee table is just the beginning of what you can build with a $20 doweling jig. Project #2302 β’ Skill Level: Beginner β’ Time: 4 Days β’ Cost: $400 This walnut coffee table is featured in my latest β¦
A few tools can go a long way. When you get started in woodworking there are many paths to follow, forks in the road, dead-ends and shortcuts. Itβs a journey that our forebears would make with the help of a β¦
With its quartersawn oak, and Arts & Crafts finish, this desk is sure to serve generations to come. Project #2417 β’ Skill Level: Intermediate β’ Time: 5 Days β’ Cost: $450 The best thing about being a woodworker is the β¦
Brush up on your precision miters, and build this mid-century-inspired record player stand. Iβve always appreciated vinyl for its aesthetic qualities as much as the analog experience of putting a record on. Yet for some reason, my collection has always β¦
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