Cover photo: Thomas McKennaTables
30 Table Design
A well-proportioned table
offers both comfort and style
B Y G R A H A M B L A C K B U R N34 Strong Joints
Build sturdier tables
by beefing up the basic
mortise and tenon
B Y G A R R E T T H A C K38 Attaching Tabletops
Four ways to secure
a top to its base
B Y M A R I O R O D R I G U E Z42 Tables With Drawers
Build tables with
one or more drawers
to last for generations
B Y W I L L N E P T U N EBeds
48 Anatomy of a Bed
Construction details that work
with almost any design
B Y J E F F M I L L E RChairs
54 Chairmaking Basics
The right approach
combines efficiency, comfort,
strength, and beauty
B Y K E V I N R O D E LCabinets
62 Chest of Drawers
Build a strong case and then
change details to suit the style
B Y W I L L N E P T U N E70 Classic Sideboard
Common-sense approach
to joinery in complex cabinets
B Y W I L L N E P T U N EBookshelves
18 Three Bookcases
From simple to elegant,
three approaches to building
a home for your books
B Y P H I L I P C. L O W E24 Sturdy Shelves
How to build shelves
that won’t wilt under load
B Y J E F F M I L L E Rw
THE BEST OFfurniture
building
contents
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Four ways to secureB Y M A R I O R O D R I G U E Z42
Build tables with
one or more drawers
to last for generations
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DESIGNING
DRAWERS