Casework

Israel Martin likes machines but prefers to work with hand tools. To avoid the tedium that can accompany working with hand tools, he simplifies his designs, using mostly straight lines and square corners.

If there's a 17th-century decorative technique not featured in this nifty piece, we can't think of it

Bottom shelf adds interest and utility to a classic design.

Polish furniture maker Tom Bensari takes a look at the evolution of the tambour door, from its roots in 18th century France to contemporary furniture collections.

This combination entry table and mirror, by Joshua Sterns, was designed originally as a vehicle for some geometrically interesting panels he wanted to make.

Unlike most drawers, Len Cullum's tansu drawers feature pinned joinery at the corners and the bottom is pinned directly to the drawer box.

A box-style tansu, like this chest by Len Cullum, is built using wide, pinned finger joints and shopmade copper hardware.

A look at the cabinet on stand, the furniture type most associated with James Krenov, from the director of the school that bears his name.

Dowels in drilled holes can secure the panel in a frame-and-panel, while allowing for wood movement.

Edge-banding tape on the bottom of drawer pockets creates a perfect gap.