Welcome To Creston Wood
by Dan Phalen
One of the first things I did on retiring was to start a woodworking workshop. In the pages that follow I'll show some of my projects, including a narrative of how the object came together.
February 2012 -- ARTS & CRAFTS SIDE TABLE
Custom design for a small, attractive side table.
Just finished! Plans coming SOON!
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December 2010 -- MISSION CABINET
Custom cabinet/easel for the photographer in the family, but it'll fit anyone anywhere.
Plans coming SOON!
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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
Build a 26" x 16" standard lamp table or side table from easy plans. Fits any decor.
Download the plans now.
September 2008 -- AIR COMPRESSOR WALL MOUNT
Building a wall-mounted shelf for the air compressor in my shop.
August 2008 -- ULTIMATE ROUTER TABLE
How I created my version of Norm's table.
Download my as-built plans now.
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.
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