Wood Craft Now

I’m a big believer in featherboards and have several. Some are shop-made, but most are commercial accessories. Mine are…

We’ve all been there: you’re halfway through a sanding session, and your sandpaper—whether it’s a fresh disc on your or…

My power tool cords were always in a tangle, so I finally did something about it. All it took was a couple of cable tie…

Tool: BitWasher Shop Now Manufacturer: Shaper Tools MSRP: $84.15 The sharpness of a blade or bit plays a huge role in t…

This week, we have some listener and viewer feedback for you, some fun shop updates going on, and just news and notes o…

I sometimes think I live under a rock when finding a new tool, only to learn it’s not new at all.  I’ve written about t…

Tool: 20 in. Smart Drill Press JDP-20S Shop Now Manufacturer: JET Tools MSRP: $2399.99 At first glance, a drill press s…

An antique dealer’s secret formula for turning gunk into glow. I’ll bet you’ve got an old, tarnished plane sitting some…

C-clamps can make nasty dents that are tough to sand out. Pads or block will prevent this, but they’re often awkward to…

Tool: BenchNuts Shop Now Manufacturer: Carbon Method MSRP: $24.99 I’m a huge fan of bench stand-offs. I use them consta…

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John discuss listener questions and comments and talk about …

Here are the online extras for the April 2026 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Interested in having the magazine …

How to use a plunge router to scoop out a curved seat. OK, How do you make a concave seat? I designed a stool quite a w…

It always stirs up an uproar when we post a question online about the usefulness of the project cut lists we provide in…

When you pour dozens of hours into a specialized woodworking project, the last thing you want to do is compromise on th…

The team discusses the concept of design and adaptation in woodworking projects, both in the shop and in furnituremakin…

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

Woodworking has been around a long time; much longer than your dad’s garage shop, Medieval times or even ancient Rome. …

This simple cabinet is elevated by thoughtful details. When you get right down to it, a wall cabinet is basically a box…

Tool: 2″ Angle Grinder Attachment Shop Now Manufacturer: Foredom MSRP: $144.30+ Ironically, some of the most versatile …

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John, take on listener questions and comments and giv…