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Designing this folding camp stool spurred a conversation with a fellow woodworker about whether it was a campaign stool or a camping stool.

Milk paint’s durability, ease of application, and visual characteristics have made it a colorful go-to finish for ages. 

Unlike so many wooden boxes that are designed around squares or rectangles, this elegant walnut box with its stack of painted drawers is based on a circle. 

With the warm weather here, you’ll want to spend more time outdoors. And what better way to do so than on an attractive bench you’ve built in your shop?

With two kids of my own, and a handful of nieces and nephews of all ages making frequent appearances at the house, I take care to keep a few simple games and toys about to entertain them.

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Ah, Paris in the spring. A stroll along the Seine followed by a warm baguette and a cup of coffee at a sidewalk café. 

I’ve always been drawn to the clean lines, gentle curves, and obvious functionality of mid-century modern furniture. This plant stand incorporates all three attributes in its simplicity and usefulness.

Sharp chisels are critical to quality work. But what do you really need? 

For efficient woodworking, having your hand tools organized and stored close to your bench is ideal. But how best to do this, especially if you’re still building to your collection?