In Issue 179 of Furniture and Cabinetmaking Alex Griffin shows us how to make two beautiful bedside cabinets in maple and walnut, we go back to our roots, quite literally, as Michael Huntley demonstrates the use of natural dyes and Brian Griffiths saves without skimping on materials as he builds a two piece Shaker-style wardrobe. David Savage explains why the humble pencil is the Ferrari of all tools, Colin Sullivan makes beads by hand and explains which are the best vintage planes for the job, Karl Holtey takes us through the process of making our own in-fill planes and any angle is possible with Martin Howlett?s adjustable machine jig. Plus Vanessa Austin Locke goes back in time, to rural Pennsylvania, to meet a little talked of maker who quietly inspired generations and there are all the regular features in Your F&C, news from the world of making and new products, tried and tested.