Edition #202

Heirloom Project

Serving Tray

Part 1: Project Overview

The best projects combine great woodworking techniques with a good-looking, practical design. This serving tray is a good example. Don and Bryan take a look at this feature-packed small project.

Heirloom Project

Serving Tray

Part 2: Creating The Coves

The unique curved handles and cracker trays are key features of the serving tray. What's surprising is that these details are cut at the table saw. Don shares the tips and tricks for this great technique.

Shop Project

Swing Drawer Storage Cart

Part 7: Assembling The Drawers

With the joinery cut, the swing-out drawers are ready for some assembly. Learn some techniques on getting glue in the right places and applying clamps so the drawer are flat and square.

Shop Tip

Multipurpose Supports

A flat workbench top is an essential part of good woodworking. But sometimes a workpiece needs a little lift for all-around access. That's where these handy support come in.

Talking Shop

Locating Casters

Mobile bases and carts can make any workshop space more versatile. But there's more to it than simply bolting on a set of casters. Bryan and Phil share some important details.

Shop Tip

Bandsaw Table Gauge

This simple, shop-made gauge uses a common school supply to make setting up your band saw for angles and bevels a breeze.