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Edwardian Envelope Table

This article, first published in the Woodworker's Journal October 2010 issue, is a lovely occasional table that converts into a game table with a hidden twist. 

Edwardian Envelope Table

Edwardian Envelope Table

From occasional table...............To game table!

This elegant 22" square side table unfolds into a 31" square game table when friends arrive. Featuring stringing, small moldings and crossbanded inlays, it is an intermediate, highly useful woodworking project that is sure to be a feature piece in your home. First published in Woodworker's Journal, Oct. 2010.

Download Edwardian Envelope Table Article PDF (8.52 MB)

This project requires a few special parts that we've located for you:

Recessed Pull

Hinges (4 Pairs) #30897

Provincial Molding Bit 

Get additional plan details, instructions and expanded drawings with our Edwardian Envelope Game Table Plans, available for purchase in our Plans Store.

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Nested Tables

Based on an antique set of nested tables, this ensemble's unique slide-in design makes it easy to store and move as a unit or separate and enjoy three small easily portable tables anywhere in the home. Article includes step-by-step instructions, detailed drawings and a material cut list. Published in Woodcraft Magazine, September 2005.

Few homes have too many occasional tables, and this handsome nested table set makes a great wedding or housewarming gift. Published in Woodcraft Magazine, Sept. 2005.

Nested Tables Article, Woodcraft Magazine, September 2005

Nested Tables Article, Woodcraft Magazine, September 2005

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Hoosier Step Stool

A versatile kitchen accessory originally designed to complement the Hoosier Cabinets of the 1920s, this step stool makes an excellent extra seat in your kitchen - and it becomes an handy stool when you need one too! Published in Woodworker's Journal, June 2002.

A great gift project, or keep one for around the house. This update of a classic Hoosier design can be used for sitting or flipped over to be used as a step stool.  Published in Woodworker's Journal, June 2002.

Hoosier Step Stool, Woodworker's Journal, June 2002

Hoosier Step Stool, Woodworker's Journal, June 2002

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Expanded instructions and drawings along with full-color PDF Reproduction Hoosier Step Saver Plans are also available through our Plans Store.

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