#253–Mar/Apr 2016

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Build a Bedside Table

This small project features stout joinery and angles that will challenge your skills.

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Tablesaw Blades for Joinery

Cut joinery faster and cleaner with a set of four blades
A Pro's Secret to a Perfect Finish

Peter Gedrys explains when to use a grain filler to get a deep, lustrous look.
Benchtop Planers

The best machines produce smooth, parallel surfaces on your lumber
These Puppies Have Bite

Clever workbench jigs grip workpieces of any size or shape.
Learn to Resaw

Expert tips on setting up a bandsaw to cut perfect veneers and custom parts
Build a Longboard

Make something fun while learning new skills
Energized Door Panels

Pierced and carved, these panels add punch to any piece
Mitered Dovetails

A bit of chisel work adds sophistication to an old-time joint
Sculptural Bowls

Shaping beautiful curves from plywood
Looking Back On How Sam Maloof Makes A Rocker

Take a look back at this classic article from FWW #42, in which the celebrated furniture maker Sam Maloof explains how he makes his timeless rocker designs.
Hardware Determines the Design

Building a case for ornate ironwork
A New Home for Old Hardware

Tomas Braverman had this special set of hand-forged hardware for decades before he finally built the piece that it was meant to embellish—a Spanish chest, or vargueno, designed to hold…