Wood Craft Now

Once upon a time, the go-to rasps for woodworkers seeking quality were the Nicholson #49 and #50. These were hand-cut r…

On this week’s ShopNotes Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan are back together to talk about woodworking and more! We’re goi…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

Right up front I have to say that I’m not a cheap person. I’m really not. But I’m also the kind of person that hates to…

Careful construction allows this Spanish cedar lined box to create a perfect seal to keep your cigars fresh. Project #2…

I ran short of clamps in the heat of making a set of panel doors, so I quickly made more from stuff I had in my shop. T…

Aromatic and rich, the wood of Cedrela Odorata is a joy to work with and is a staple in Central American logging operat…

Tool: Woodpecker™ CT Band Saw Blades Shop Now  Manufacturer: Starrett MSRP: $189+ (Coil stock also avalible)  Over the …

This trivet is simple and fun to make – in any number of shapes. Source from Popular Woodworking https://ift.tt/s4j…

Attaching a triangular jig to your miter gauge enables you to safely cut shallow angles, or any angle beyond the normal…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

Family-run, from one generation to another. There’s been a changing of the guard at Grizzly Industrial. Shabir Balolia …

If you’ve followed our website for any time, you’re bound to know the name Yoav Liberman. Yoav has contributed to our w…

Bur Oak and Craftsman design make this desk a classic look with a modern use. Project #2507 • Skill Level: Advanced • T…

Make a habit of applying finish to end grain first. Why? It’s all about avoiding drip shadows.    Sounds creepy, doesn’…

All levels of finishing are burdened with myths, but the types of finishes used by amateurs and sold in home centers an…

Tool: Easy-Squeeze Silicone Glue Bottle Shop Now  Manufacturer: Rockler MSRP: $8.99 Over the years, I’ve used many type…

Improve your router techniques with these four simple, shop-made router jigs that are easy to use and just as easy to b…

Rob Petrie chats with Dorian Bracht, author of the book Japanese Joinery, a self-proclaimed joinery fetishist, and furn…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

That little hand blower I talked about recently has become a constant companion. It hasn’t replaced my air compressor, …

When faced with the task of refinishing a large, heavy oak door, I wanted to complete the job as quickly as possible by…

This classic Moxon vise allows you to hold a wide board at a comfortable height. On most workbenches, you have various …

Have you ever tried to use varnish from a skinned-over, half-used can? Even if you remove the skin carefully, lumps of …

The Adventure of the Pilgrim’s Chair. Sometime in the haze of the 1970s, Armand LaMontagne, a wood sculptor from Rhode …

Tool: Spider Mobile Base Shop Now  Manufacturer: Harvey Woodworking MSRP: $369-$569 Having the ability to move stuff ar…

After all the hard work of shaping and sanding our wooden swords, we needed to give them a comfortable and secure handl…

Welcome to Episode 235 of the ShopNotes Podcast! We’re kicking things off with your comments and questions — or as we l…

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking…

Lasers can be both woodworking and metalworking tools. I got my laser engraver/cutters primarily to work wood and consi…

This beauty dates from 1939. The motor hangs off the back, like a contractor’s saw, but the trunnions are bolted to the…

Behind a distinctive double-arched door are unknowns and secrets. While surfing the Internet for examples of spice boxe…

These traditional tools are woefully misunderstood by modern craftsmen. Here’s a primer. Video: See a video of Mike Dun…

Tool: Tooley Park Big Compass Kit Shop Now  Manufacturer: Tooley Park MSRP: £150.00 ($201.50) A few issues ago, Popular…

This traditional finish can be tricky to apply. Editor’s note: The staff at Popular Woodworking received the news of Bo…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John are talking about woodworking, a check-in on Log…