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RobPortraitIn this month of February, those of you who love woodworking might want to wear your heart on your sleeve -- or at least place one on a nearby table, after you've created a Heart-Shaped Collapsible Basket. Any love notes your family might write can go into a Cherry Letterbox with Carving that you've created. And when you've sat down in the evening ready to moon over a certain someone, you can place your items on the Demi-Lune Sofa Table.

Rob Johnstone, Woodworker's Journal


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Fire-Retardant Finishing CabinetFire-Retardant Finishing Cabinet
One by-product of a serious woodworking hobby is a collection of partially used finishes and solvents. While they may seem safe enough sitting on a shelf, they're actually a fire waiting to happen unless you store them properly. This cabinet will do the job conveniently and safely, and the top forms a useful workspace for finishing.

Hall MirrorHall Mirror
Projects don't have to start from dozens of parts to form beautiful objects in the end. This hall mirror, made from four sticks of mahogany, a piece of mirror glass and a few wooden retainers proves the point. The mirror would make a handsome accent in any decor and is easy to tackle if you are a beginning woodworker with modest tools.

Split-Mortise BenchSplit-Mortise Bench
Timber framed joinery in the author's 100-year-old Minnesota smokehouse provided the inspiration for making the split-cut mortises on this bench. The rest of the styling is straightforward and easy to reproduce with a band saw and drum sander. Then throw in a dash of contrasting wood to add a bit of flair to this sturdy and useful project

Vintner's ValetVintner's Valet
This Gustav Stickley-inspired accent piece holds a full complement of wine glasses and champagne flutes, and it keeps a case of your favorite wine close at hand. Build it from quartersawn white oak to add some authenticity and durability to this project.

Fold-Down BedFold-Down Bed
A fold-down bed is already a great space-saver, but now, with our drop leaf desk addition, you get two projects in one. Here's the perfect solution for that small guest bedroom that doubles as a sewing room, or in the bedroom of a college student home for the summer months.

Small Parts Mitering JigSmall Parts Mitering Jig
Cutting miters and bevels on small parts can be dangerous and difficult. This simple jig solves both problems. Not only does it work great, but it is surprisingly versatile and adds a high degree of precision to projects that demand absolutely perfect cuts. The safest and most accurate way to cut miters with a table saw is using a jig like this one. This is especially true if you're working with thin or narrow stock or making small parts. Some contractor's saws lose accuracy when their blades (and their cantilevered motors) are cranked to 45°. This jig solves that problem and adds a considerable degree of safety to the mix as well.

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Cherry Letterbox with Carving

Cherry Letterbox
Do you remember, every February when you were in elementary school, decorating a shoebox to receive your special mail? Well, this Cherry Letterbox with Carving definitely has that beat in the style department. Add the scenic piece near your kitchen counter, and see just what makes it inside.


Heart-Shaped Collapsible Basket

Heart Collapsible Basket
No one wants a broken heart -- but this Heart-Shaped Collapsible Basket, on the other hand, is pretty impressive. One minute it holds its lovely shape; the next minute it's folded down flat. Your family and friends are sure to love it.


Demi-Lune Sofa Table

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You see a lot more of the moon during the dark days of the winter months -- which can remind you of its beauty, as expressed, for example, in this Demi-Lune Sofa Table with its "half-moon" shape, and a faux painted finish over ordinary softwood.




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