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Project Plan Praise

WOOD Magazine • Issue No. 311 September 2026 Vol. 43, No. 4

Wood-Frame Wheeled Wonder

Your Projects

A Workshop With an Annex • Thoughtful layout and careful control of noise and dust prove that a full-function shop can exist in the confines of a condominium.

Lumber Through the Mail?

Tri-Top Table

Scalloped-Base Nightstand • Undulating aprons add flair to this simple case, bringing understated elegance to any bedroom.

Colors to Dye For • Break free of basic browns and add vibrant colors to your woodworking with easy-to-use dyes.

Arbor Bench • Frame a backyard spot for quiet moments outdoors.

16 Top Tips for Project-Building Success • Whether it’s your first project or your fiftieth, building from plans can be intimidating. Here are some suggestions for a smooth build.

Wall-Hung Shop in a Box • It’s no Studley, but this handy tool chest packs in a full 26 square feet of storage on the perforated-hardboard panels while taking up little more than 7 square feet of wall space!

Tailgate Kitchen • Whether you’re spending a day in the stadium parking lot or a week in the wilderness, you can take it all with you—including the kitchen sink—to cook up your favorites.

Tools & Materials

What’s Ahead • A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE NOVEMBER ISSUE (ON SALE SEPTEMBER 18)