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I’ve made several versions of this stool over the years including one iteration in hickory which we featured in our WoodSense column in Issue 103 (Oct/Nov 2021). 

The inspiration for making this serving tray came from our living room ottoman.

In the early twentieth century, Stanley made some of the best hand tools then available. Along with their iconic hand planes and chisels they also made a series of toolboxes including the model 888.

A couple of knives and a little practice are all you need

One thing that I’ve noticed about craftspeople is that we appreciate craft in all its myriad forms. 

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.