The Way Wood Works
by Nick Engler Wood is a cantankerous substance; there’s no two ways about it. Its virtues, of course, are legendary. It’s attractive, abundant and easy to work. Pound for pound, it’s stronger [...]
Woodworking Excellence
Award-winning inspiration from the 2017 competition. Read the article in its entirety. Article: To see all of this year’s entries, go to the entry page here. From the November 2017 issue, [...]
December 1 – Nova Voyager Drill Press – December to Remember 2017
December 1 – Nova Voyager Drill Press NOVA Voyager DVR Drill Press The world’s first SMART drill press combines the best features of drill presses with state-of-the-art technology to make you [...]
Mill a Log into Lumber with Ron Herman
Every woodworker who sees a downed tree quickly says a short prayer to the gods of nature and immediately thinks of turning that log into lumber. It’s just natural to want to see a natural [...]
Period-accurate Joinery: Three Ways to Cut Rabbet Joints
While rabbet joints are used commonly to attach case fronts and backs in period work, they show up in other places too. In pieces from the 17th century and earlier, such as the Mannerist dresser [...]
Book Giveaway: Mackintosh Furniture
Thanks for all the great comments! Congratulations to “willcee” the winner of this book giveaway. Stay tuned for more exciting book giveaways and if you’re interested in reserving a copy [...]
Video: I Can Do That’s Chad Stanton – The Outtakes
“Insightful … erudite … polished … scholarly”, just a few of the words that we’d like to use when talking about the host of I Can Do That!, Chad Stanton. But [...]
Give Me a Brake (How to Make a Riving Brake)
Get some splitting leverage with this simple contraption. by Peter Follansbee Reach for a froe, and you should immediately think, “Give me a brake.” The brake can be a constructed workholding [...]
Upholstered Corners are Hard!
Most woodworkers eventually run into the situation where their project requires something be upholstered. It may be a seat on a new chair, or refurbishing an older chair. And being woodworkers [...]
Spoon Carving: This Kitchen Workhorse Presents a Surprising & Rewarding Challenge
This kitchen workhorse presents a surprising and rewarding challenge. This article originally appeared in the June 2014 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. A wooden spoon – you can get one for [...]
Modern Gateleg Table: A Contemporary-Looking Design That’s Really From the 18th Century
A contemporary-looking design that’s really from the 18th century. by Christopher Schwarz Pages 28 – 34 October 2017 Buy the issue here. If you’ve ever been dragged to Ikea by your spouse [...]
Painted Bucket Bench – Home Center Wood Transformed with Faux Graining
A simple project from home-center wood is transformed with faux graining. by Catharine C. Kennedy Pages 51-54 August 2014 Buy the issue here. Faux graining is the art of illusion. Use this [...]
