One of my favorite endeavors is working with wood, and one of the first things I did upon retiring was to start a woodworking workshop.
In the pages that follow I'll show some of these projects, including where I can a narrative of how the object came together. Listed in reverse chronological order.
August 2009 -- EASY SHOP BUILT DUST PORT
Build a dust port using a readily available hardware appliance and your own skills.
June 2009 -- BEDROOM SIDE TABLE WITH PLANS
Build a 26" x 16" standard lamp table or side table from easy plans. Fits any decor.
September 2008 -- AIR COMPRESSOR WALL MOUNT
Building a wall-mounted shelf for the air compressor in my shop.
August 2008 -- ROUTER CABINET FOR THE WORKSHOP
I follow Norm Abram's plans for building the ultimate router cabinet in my shop.
Computer desk matching maple cabinetry.
March 2007 -- MAGAZINE STORAGE CABINET
Custom cabinet for storage of antique magazines and supplies.
January 2007 -- CHINA DISPLAY CABINET
Glass and maple display for china collection.
October 2006 -- TOOL STANDS AND WORKBENCH
Various stands and my workbench.
September 2006 -- MAPLE LATERAL FILE
Two-drawer lateral file cabinet, my first real furniture piece.
August 2006 -- TABLE SAW ADD-ONS
Shop made apron, filler, and outfeed for portable table saw.
First project in new shop, taken from plans in Jan. 2005 American Woodworker.