Faux-pegged joints and gently curved rails create an elegant fine-furniture look. Two router jigs speed this project out of the shop and into your family room in no time. Plan is available in the WOOD Store.
 

 These machines best combine affordability with essential features, such as a cast-iron bed and fence and powerful motor. We tested six in the WOOD shop and dish out Top Tool and Top Value awards.
 

 Don't get broiled while grilling. With this stunning shelter, you've got it made in the shade.  Plan is available in the WOOD Store.
 

 Hold small, irregular, and even round piece firmly for accurate, mar-free drilling.  Plan is available in the WOOD Store. 
 

 The oils and resins in some exotic woods, such as cocobolo, teak, and even eastern red cedar, can prevent finishes from curing. These slick tricks help you apply a long-lasting topcoat.
 

 The cornerstone tool in your shop can be your go-to-joinery machine, too. This primer demonstrates just a few of the many joints you can create with your tablesaw.
 

 Don't let its good looks fool you: This tall, dark, and handsome cupboard provides ample storage in narrow spaces and requires only the simplest joinery.  Plan is available in the WOOD Store. 
 

 Use a lathe and a few common turning chisels to create custom handles for your doors and drawers.
 

 A half-moon top that unfolds to a full circle highlights this 18th-century French design. 

 Build a prep surface as visually delectable as the meals that spring from it.