The Power of User Groups – How to Learn CNC
In the December 2017 Popular Woodworking article called “Digital Artistry… How five masterful makers integrate CNC and CAD technology into their woodworking”, five professional woodworkers showed [...]
Crosscutting Sled – Just 5 Pieces of Wood
The sled we use the most in our shop is the one shown here. I built it five years ago, and it is as accurate as the day I made it. I built it in response to my frustrations with …
Which Way Does the Router Spin? – Tricks of the Trade
I learned this in engineering school and soon found out it worked for my router. It is called the “right-hand thumb rule.” When trying to remember which way your router bit is spinning so you can [...]
Aftermarket Splitters & Riving Knives for Powermatic 66 Table Saw
I recently posted a video to our YouTube channel that discussed proper tightening of a saw blade nut (hand tightened is usually enough) and was surprised by the number of comments not on the [...]
Surviving A Shop Move 101 – Camille Woodworking
Editor’s note: Bryant documented his move process on his Instagram account, of which I have been a follower for a long time. I asked him to write a blog post to share his thoughts in a [...]
An Extra-Thin Frame and Panel Back
A current job called for a solid wood frame and panel back that would fit in a 5/16″ rabbet. That’s really thin for a frame-and-panel assembly, at least in my world. (Granted, for [...]
Dovetail Angles are Style, Not Substance
For dovetails, I use what I call a “redneck slope” – 1:4 or 14°. I like this slope because I’ve seen it on a lot of vernacular pieces I’ve studied. It says: Dovetail y’all! And not: Ill-defined [...]
Powerless Woodworker – When a Nor’easter Rolls into Town
The latest Nor’easter left us powerless. On Wednesday afternoon we lost electricity to the elements. The snow that began falling that morning didn’t seem that hospitable, to say the least. It was [...]
Beyond Piston-Fit Drawers and Perfect Dovetails – With Saw, Plane & Chisel
Editor’s note: The following post is from Zachary Dillinger out of his book, With Saw, Plane & Chisel. I’ve wanted to share more of this remarkable text for some time, so [...]
Popwood Playback #10 – Best Woodworking Videos of the Week
We tried a new format this week for Popwood Playback. We ended up with a slightly longer video, but we included a pretty in-depth first look at the installation of the Kreg Precision Router Lift. [...]
A Quick Method for Creating Tabletop Buttons
Tabletop buttons are an easy and effective way to attach a table to its base. They allow for seasonal movement as they pivot and slide within their mortise. This video shows a quick and simple [...]
The Artisan Process – Woodworking Without Electricity
Editor’s note: You can pick up the Jim Tolpin’s Classics Collection for a great price right now over at ShopWoodworking.com. When I approached the writing of Measure Twice, Cut [...]
