DIY PROJECTS - Woodworking

Traditional Tansu, Part 1: The case

Tansu has long fascinated me. A tansu in an antique shop window contributed greatly to my taking up serious woodworking.

—This article is from FWW #21–Mar/April 1980. Most areas grow at least one timber species that is suitable for log work.

Synopsis: Copied directly from a 400-year-old Ming Dynasty table, this piece looks clean and simple but is constructed with a

Synopsis: Made using riftsawn beech and steel hardware, this easel has an A-shaped frame with angled legs. The central support

Synopsis: Just as you can with wood, you can make the hardware look older and more distinctive, create a custom

Synopsis: David Welter spent 30 years working at what is now The Krenov School, so it makes perfect sense that

Synopsis: This chest-on-chest tool cabinet has a traditional solid-wood upper carcase, but the lower cabinet has a hybrid structure. To

Synopsis: Copied directly from a 400-year-old Ming Dynasty table, this piece looks clean and simple but is constructed with a

When it comes to soap mold making the possibilities are endless provided the container you choose can hold hot water.

My friend recently invited me over to share brunch with her, she also wished to test out this recipe for