WOOD Magazine – September 2020

A Hands-On Issue for Makers and Furniture Builders

The September 2020 edition of Wood Magazine Magazine brings together six detailed project plans, a sharp focus on tools and shop efficiency, and the kind of practical advice that helps turn raw lumber into pieces worth signing. From a farmhouse sideboard to a CNC-cut trivet, the projects cover a range of styles and skill levels.

Build These Projects

• Farmhouse-style Sideboard – Learn to make your own hardware and save money while building a classic storage piece.
• Pack-and-stack Shop Storage – Modular drawer units that mix and match into a versatile, mobile organizer.
• Long, Low Lacewood Box – A showcase for prized exotic-wood scraps with elegant proportions.
• Two-faced Trivet – Simple CNC-cut circle and star shapes interlock for a functional kitchen accent.
• Mid-century Armchair with Footrest – Full-size patterns reduce stress and make the build approachable.
• Candle Power Centerpiece – A maple-and-walnut gift project that lights up a table.

Tools & Techniques That Work

The issue explores dust separators that help vacuums and collectors run more efficiently, tests mid-range tablesaws that hit the sweet spot between benchtop and cabinet models, and offers a detailed lesson on sharpening chisels from master craftsman Jeff Miller. A feature on hide glue explains when this traditional adhesive is the strongest, most repairable choice.

Shop Smarts & Community

Editor Dave Campbell opens with a personal reminder to sign your work—because today’s projects are tomorrow’s heirlooms. Readers share shop stories and questions in Sounding Board and Ask Wood Magazine, while Shop Tips offers clever solutions for clamping and other common tasks. The issue closes with a look at what’s coming next.

For weekend builders and experienced furniture makers alike, this issue is a practical companion for the shop.