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Regular Woodsmith readers will recognize the Classic Cherry Bed in the photo. It complements several bedroom furniture projects that have been published by Woodsmith. But wait, something is not quite right. Can you guess?

The bed was built by WoodNet Forums member Borderline. He says, “This bed is a combination of many plans I have seen. Many of the features are from the Woodsmith plans (classic cherry bed), however, I did not curve the upper rails and all of the slats are real M&T joints. The side rails are 1.5″ thick and attached with KD fasteners (the mortise type, not surface mount). The rails on the headboard/footboard, the side rails and the legs are all laminated from 4/4 stock and “veneered” with 1/16th shop sawn ‘Veneer’, the rails are also capped with a decorative piece that hides the lamination.”

Some homes have dining rooms large enough to hold 8-foot tables, a mammoth sideboard, and a floor-to-ceiling china cabinet — and still have room to spare. Other homes, townhouses, and apartments might share a dining area and kitchen. In the next issue of Woodsmith (Issue No. 167), the Designer Project Tall Kitchen Table will look great in just about any size room — whether it’s a tiny breakfast nook or tucked away in the corner of of a larger room.

The Glass-panel Display Cabinet is another project with a small footprint that doesn’t take up much space. Glass panels and a couple of glass shelves provide a great way to display your family’s heirlooms. And, as our Heirloom Project, you can bet it features traditional joinery and several unique details that help set it apart.

Finally, a Weekend Project like the Curved-front Bookcase should be simple to build with joinery that’s not too complicated. We used quick-connect fasteners to hold it all together. And iron-on flexible edging solved the problem of hiding the exposed plywood edges on the curved fronts of the case.

Look for Woodsmith Issue No. 167 on newsstands soon. If you’re not already a subscriber, you can get a free sample issue here.

Knock-down furniture doesn’t have to be cheap, throw-away furniture made from particleboard. In the August/September 2006 Issue of Woodsmith magazine, there are two projects featuring sturdy, long-lasting knockdown joinery.

Weekend Project
The first, a Quilt Rack takes a traditional approach — keyed through-tenons.

Designer Series Project
For the Loft Bed, Woodsmith decided to use a more heavy-duty system — carriage bolts.

Finally, for the Heirloom Project, you’ll find an elegant full-length Dressing Mirror.

But the project articles are just a small part of Woodsmith magazine. Inside you’ll also find technique articles on “No-Fuss Chamfers” and “Sharpening Drill Bits.” Want to learn how to use a “Router Inlay Kit?” There’s some great pointers for using one in this issue. You’ll also find all the Departments you’re used to, including “Tips from our Shop,” “Tools of the Trade,” “Tips and Techniques from Our Readers’,” and much more.

You can get a free preview issue of Woodsmith here: Free Preview Issue