‘Kumiko Lamp’ SketchUp Model
This is a model of the “Kumiko Lamp” project build by Raney Nelson for the April 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free SketchUp model here. See all our [...]
‘Skill-building Stool’ Sketchup Model
This is a model of the “Skill-building Stool” built by Neil Cronk for the April 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free Sketchup model here See all our SketchUp [...]
Rohlfs’ 1898 Desk Chair SketchUp Model
This is a model of the Charles Rohlfs 1898 Desk Chair, built by Peter Marcucci for the February 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free SketchUp model here. See all our [...]
‘American Gothic Aumbry’ SketchUp Model
This is a model of Christopher Schwarz’ “American Gothic Aumbry” cover project from the February 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Download the free Sketchup plan [...]
In Memory of John Donne, (?? 1572-March 31, 1631)
No, this is not an April Fools’ joke posted a day early. It’s a poem from one of my favorite writers, John Donne, who died on this date in 1631. Why this poem (or any poem)? The [...]
It’s Spring! Time to Make Outdoor Furniture!
I am eagerly awaiting 6:45 p.m. today, March 20. Yes, because it’s a Friday, but for a more important reason: at that moment, spring officially arrives in the northern hemisphere. Right now [...]
Float Expectations
I never thought a float would provoke the level of interest it did when I mentioned in my last post that I would need to sharpen it. I was interested to note how different people had contrasting [...]
Woodworking in America 2015: Some Sessions to Whet Your Appetite
I've already released the names of all of this year's expert instructors; below you'll find one session title and description from almost every one of them (in no particular order).
Making a Jack Plane
While I wait for the homemade stopping to set on my boarded chest project, I’ve allowed myself an attempt at making a plane. A pair of wooden planes caught my eye on eBay and I took a punt [...]
Wonky ‘Corner Table’ Build (& Thank You SketchUp)
Believe me – I’m at least 10 times as tired of my kitchen rehab as you probably are. But there’s one last big project to tackle before I can call it (almost) done. That’s a [...]
Q & A: Is Blue-Stained Pine OK?
Q: I have some pine that was given to me. The price was right but the wood is full of blue stain. Is it safe to use this wood for painted projects or as a secondary wood? A: Blue stain …
Building Staked Sawbenches at Highland Woodworking
This weekend I am experimenting on guinea pigs. Scratch that. I’m experimenting on American pigs. Wow. That’s doesn’t sound good, either. OK, I’m teaching a new class on a new topic that has been [...]
