Projects

  After 37 years of pushing pencils and typing on a keyboard at the office, my grip is not what it used to be. So I found an easy way to get a powerful yet comfortable grip on my clamp …

One built by hand. One built with power tools. Well, that was the plan, at least.

Alert reader Bengt Nilsson of Stockholm, Sweden, sent in this great photo of a joiner’s bench that was recovered from the Vasa , a Swedish battleship that sank on its maiden voyage in 1628. [...]

Of all the projects I’ve built in the four and a half years I’ve been with Popular Woodworking, the 21st Century Workbench has been my favorite, and it’s been a favorite with [...]

Lock Miters This simple set-up process guarantees perfect joints! By George Vondriska Lock miters are strong, attractive joints that make assembly easy. So why the heck don’t we use lock [...]

Now that the drywall has been hung, its time to finish the room with a finish carpentry accessory from Milescraft. Rout mortises in doors and jambs, cut crown molding the easy way, and install [...]

Jorgensen recently released a new bar clamp, the Lever Clamp. The Lever Clamp comes in 6” and 12” capacities and is perfect for assembly work. Adjusting the lightweight clamp is quick [...]

Two bits of wood and a jigsaw are what you need to make this magazine rack that converts to a bookstand.

This amphibian won't turn into a prince, but he is still full of surprises.

If you own any books about the Shakers or their furniture, you probably have seen a small storage cabinet like this one hanging in the background behind the more celebrated pieces.

Two tones of color and sharp, square edges give this piece modern flair.

Practice makes perfect sense; this small tabletop project will give you something practical to show for your effort as you build your skills.