Wood Craft Now

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

I love stumbling upon a new tool I didn’t know existed, and it’s been several months since the last time I did. Typical…

Learn how to repair typical damage Thirty-five years ago, I traded $125 worth of work for the mid-19th-century Empire c…

These distinctive gifts are easy to make in multiples. Here’s a clever way to give all your friends genuine handmade wo…

We’re interviewing makers from across the country. Today we’re featuring Nathan Estrela, a woodworker from Rhode Island…

Tool: ETSC 2 125 Random Orbit Sander Shop Now  Manufacturer: Fuji Spray MSRP: $2299 (includes T70 HVLP Spray Gun. 1.8mm…

The original factory cart I built has served me well for many years, primarily carrying lumber, toolboxes, machines, an…

The ShopNotes crew is closing in on another milestone! Join Phil, Logan, and John (plus a surprise appearance from Notc…

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

Once you understand the anatomy of a handplane, you’ll be well on your way to using it with success. [View the full-siz…

Understand the fundamentals of finishing your woodworking projects. A wood finish is a clear, transparent coating appli…

For the cost of one large piece of machinery, you can set up a complete shop with hand tools. Here's what you need …

Safety is #1 in the workshop. Before you’re ready to lift a single hammer or cut a single board, you’re going to want t…

Learn the fundamentals of woodturning. With thirty-five years of experience, Jimmy Clewes knows a thing or two about wo…

From butt joints to dovetails, every builder should know these essential woodworking joints —and when to use each one. …

When you need a jig, or you’re assembling a simple utility box for the shop, sometimes speed and practicality matter mo…

Most woodworking projects involve roughing, refining, and finishing steps, and using the right tool for each makes th…

It’s that time of year again. The temp has dropped and the leaves are about to follow. Flannel is back in fashion and w…

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

I enjoy seeing the craftsmanship of others, but every now and then you see a wooden creation and wonder: What were they…

Nick Offerman is not a fan of self-driving cars. “Many people would think it’s counter patriotic to suggest that you do…

A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer. Recently, I received an invite for a rare opportunity — a chance to trave…

Here are the online extras for the December 2025 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Interested in having the magazi…

Upgrade your bench and your woodworking by adding a classic vise. You can do without a tail vise. But you can do much m…

Pop Wood is getting into the halloween spirit, and what better way to do that than making a halloween decoration? I dec…

A newly-installed oak floor with oil-based polyurethane wouldn't dry after five days. What was the problem? Bob Fle…

The traditional way to make a square finial on a bandsaw is to mark and cut the pattern on one side of the blank, then …

Tool: Folding Saddle Square Shop Now  Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $59.99+ Making accurate marks is one of the most …

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

I’ve always felt positively when a business opens a second location. Doing well enough to expand is always a good sign …

Visit the north shore of Lake Superior to connect with a craft community like none other. I’ve learned over the years t…

Perfect for the house that has everything. Take the humble rubber doorstop—please! Then head to your lathe and create s…

Fall is the season for Amazon Prime Big Deals Days. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite woodworking deals from this y…

For those of us who don’t own a lathe, or who sometimes need a quick turning solution for small objects without the fus…

I like to augment tabletops and drawer fronts with decorative banding, inlaying it around the perimeter. The problem ha…

You don’t need fancy tools or a special machine to create a traditional joint. Reproduction furniture is my main focus …

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and Logan catch you up on all of the woodworking doings at Woodsm…

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

How much does the general public know about forestry and the timber industry? As woodworkers, we have a decent knowledg…

Woodworking in America (tickets still available!) is coming up next week, so we’ve put together a little visitor’s guid…

Sanding between coats of polyurethane is tough on sandpaper. And I make it tougher, because I never wait the recommende…

Hand and power tools work together to make signature Arts & Crafts joints. The dividing line between hand-tool wood…

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil and Logan discuss their latest travels, address listener feedback…

Tool: ETSC 2 125 Random Orbit Sander Shop Now  Manufacturer: Festool MSRP: $598 (kit includes sander, 2x 4Ah batteries,…