Rafael Nathan is a self-taught, professional cabinetmaker who has designed and built furniture for over 30 years. Passionate about hand tools and the beauty of combining woods, his work focuses on functional projects such as tables, cabinets, and accessories, including boxes and trays. For Raf, one the key components in the journey of woodworking is the knowledge obtained – what works and what doesn’t – during the construction of every project. Raf currently runs a workshop in Australia near Brisbane and is the former co-publisher of the leading woodwork magazine, Australian Wood Review.

Trays and Serving Boards

Endgrain Breadboard.................................................................................. 6

Sushi Trays.................................................................................................. 9

Dovetail Gifts............................................................................................12

Tables

A Table with Flare......................................................................................16

Hidden Drawer Table.................................................................................22

Hidden Drawer Desk.................................................................................27

Turned Leg Hall Table................................................................................32

Blackwood Bedside Tables.......................................................................36

Wine Table................................................................................................42

Low Table..................................................................................................46

Reverse Taper Low Table........................................................................... 51

Splay Leg Dining Table...............................................................................56

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Storage and Boxes

Tool Box....................................................................................................62

Blanket Box...............................................................................................66

Mitred and Keyed Boxes...........................................................................72

Wall Boxes................................................................................................77

Router Bit Box...........................................................................................83

Cabinets

A Simple Cabinet.......................................................................................87

Storage Tower...........................................................................................93

Collector’s Cabinet....................................................................................99

China Cabinet.........................................................................................105