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These night standss will be one of my most thorough and detailed projects to date. The drawings alone are a cut above most of my previous plans. I'm excited about doing this project on video for myself and you, the viewer (not to mentioned my wife, who has been waiting patiently for 3+ years).

I took the liberty of simplifying the design of these night stands, thus they differ from the authentic version slightly. I am constructing these night stands much like a kitchen cabinet - a carcuss, a face frame, and a recessed back. [More]
The construction of the bed features through mortise and tenon joints connecting the horizontal rails to the posts. The headboard and the footboard have a frame and panel construction where vertical stiles contain the panels and connect the two horizontal stiles. The top horizontal stiles on the headboard and footboard have a broad inverted V shape that is characteristic of a number of Stickley pieces. [More]
This classic looking Arts and Crafts style cabinet was designed to have a television sit on top, with the audio video equipment on the open shelf. There's generous cabinet space below which is concealed by two locking frame and panel doors. The appearance and design is true to the Arts and Crafts motif, but under the covers, this piece hides a dark secret. [More]
This lamp may be one of my favorite woodworking projects. I love the challenge in creating precise angles for the shade. I made this Arts and Crafts style lamp for my wife for Christmas. It’s based on the Lamp that WOOD magazine offers, but I didn’t have the plans so what you see is my interpretation of WOOD’s design. Building the shade was a challenge, but I’m glad I took the time to do it right – the results were worth the effort. [More]
Here's a little mantle clock in the Arts and Crafts style that you can build in a weekend. It’s a simple design from WoodSmith (issue #137) made mostly from QS White oak. It’s a good project to use up all those short boards you’ve been furrowing away. [More]
This sturdy pool table is made with an Arts and Crafts design. The multi-part video series covers the project in great detail!

The pool table is designed in the Arts and Crafts style and will be constructed almost exclusively from Quartersawn White oak plywood. I've come up with some creative ways to conceal the plywood and ensure the table has a solid wood appearance. The entire build process is being video documented and presented as a multipart series. [More]
Here's my interpretation of Gustav Stickley's No. 603 tabouret. This little round table works great in almost any decor.

The construction of the table looks deceptively simple, but it has it's fair share of challenges. You have to be accurate and precise in the execution of the joinery to make the through tenons and interlocking cross members fit perfect. [More]
Children's Bookcase. Sturdy and simple construction using primarily biscuit joints and glue. This is a really simple project that build basic skills. [More]
Children's night stand made from MDF. Sturdy and simple construction using primarily biscuit joints and glue. This is a really simple project that just about anyone can build using basic woodworking skills. [More]
This project details the design and construction of a Flag and Certificate Display Case. I made a display case for my father-in-law that holds an American flag and certificate. The flag and certificate were presented to him by an active Navy Seal serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The certificate shows the date the flag was flown over Camp Patton in Fallujah. This was quite an honor for my father-in-law, and the flag and certificate deserved a special case to preserve and protect them. [More]
John W. Nixon from Eagle Lake Woodworking demonstrates how to build an Arched-Top keepsake made from Cocobolo. This unique arched-top keepsake box is an eye catching item with a unique feature on the inside - a place to frame a picture. The process for making a dovetailed box is detailed in this video, as well as, the procedure for shaping the arched lid. [More]
Watch as John W. Nixon builds this classic oak blanket chest. The chest features dovetail construction, exposed spline joints, and an arched base. This 26 minute video series cronicles the entire build. [More]

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