- How-To
- Woodworking Skills
- Project Design
- Milling
- Cutting
- Drilling
- Shaping
- Clamping
- Finishing
- Installing Hardware
- Gluing
- Tips and Techniques
- Woodturning
- Tricks of the Trade
- Workshop Organization and Storage
- Jigs and Tools
- Safety
- Tools & Supplies
- What's In Store
- Tool Reviews
- Industry Interviews
- Blogs
- Q & A
- Editor's Blogs
- Contributing Bloggers
- Today's Woodworker
- Reader's Project Gallery
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- Weekly Latest Issue
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- Feedback
- Issue Information
- Weekly Editorial
- More on the Web
- Trade Shows
- Issue Preview
- Readers' Projects
- Not yet categorized
- AWFS 2015
- Premium Content
- Woodworker's Journal Back Issue Archive
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- IWF 2016
- AWFS 2017
- Gift Project Plans
- Outdoor Project Plans
How-To
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Shopmade Beading Tool
Interested in adding beading elements to your next woodturning project? AAW’s Bob Patros has a simple way to turn an old gouge into a custom bead tool.
Woodworking Skills
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PROJECT: Wireless Speaker
This wireless speaker with custom wood cabinet is sure to please the audiophile on your gift list. It’s also downright fun to make.
Project Design
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PROJECT: Game Table Trio
We used a cutting-edge new CNC tool to make this multi-game table. You can build it conventionally, too.
Milling
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Portable Sawmills: Lumber from Local Trees
Tired of paying high prices for lumber at the lumberyard? A portable sawmill could be your ticket to getting quality wood for your next project at a more affordable price.
Cutting
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PROJECT: Perpetual Calendar
Test out your scroll saw techniques and never buy another calendar again with his handy perpetual calendar.
Drilling
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Drilling Holes: Five Fast Facts
Drilling holes is a task that every woodworker must do. But boring a hole and getting a good result can be two entirely different things.
Shaping
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VIDEO: How to Set Up and Use a Hand Plane
Learn how to set up and and use a hand plane from master woodworker, Ian Kirby. This is a free preview episode from The Way to Woodwork: Essential Starters series.
Clamping
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Veneering with a Vacuum Pump
A vacuum pump and veneer bag is a fully portable system that can be used anywhere. Here, learn some simple veneering techniques.
Finishing
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How to Deal with Pitchy Pine
Is there a way to not get sappy when working with resinous pine? Our expert finisher weighs in.
Installing Hardware
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How to Install and Adjust Euro-Style Cabinet Hinges
Hanging and adjusting cabinet doors is a breeze with Euro-style hinges.
Gluing
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VIDEO: Choose the Best Glue for Your Woodworking Project
Which glue would be best for a particular application? Here are some popular options.
Tips and Techniques
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VIDEO: Six Features to Check Before Buying a Jointer
If you want to work with rough-sawn lumber, then a jointer is an important tool to have in your workshop.
Woodturning
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VIDEO: Turning Pepper Mills and Salt Shakers
These woodturning projects are beautiful and useful additions to any kitchen and they make great gifts.
Tricks of the Trade
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Scroll Saw Cutting at a (Steep) Angle
Use steep angle cuts on a scroll saw to create bowls that look lathe-turned.
Workshop Organization and Storage
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PROJECT: Wall Storage System
Functional design and simple construction make this workshop cabinet and cart a practical pair for any workshop or garage
Jigs and Tools
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VIDEO: Making a Game Table with a Shaper Origin
Rob Johnstone takes a look at the Shaper Origin router system as he works on making a game table.
Safety
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VIDEO: How to Tune Up and Maintain Your Band Saw
You’ll learn how to change a band saw blade, clean a band saw, tension a band saw blade, adjust the band saw blade tracking, adjust the band saw upper and lower blades guides, and test the band saw cutting.
Tools & Supplies
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November/December 2019 What’s in Store Round-up
Take a closer look at the tools featured in the November/December 2019 What’s in Store including offerings from Rockler, Axiom Tool Group, General Tools, Next Wave Automation and SawStop.
What's In Store
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September/October 2019 What’s in Store Round-up
Take a closer look at some of the cool new tools that were featured in the March/April 2018 issue of Woodworker’s Journal.
Tool Reviews
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VIDEO: SawStop Jobsite Saw PRO – First Look
If you are shopping for a new portable table saw or a table saw that is perfect for a small workshop or garage, then you should consider the new SawStop Jobsite Saw PRO.
Industry Interviews
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Lake Erie Toolworks: Better Clamping Products
Son and father team create traditional maple workbench vises and clamping products.
Blogs
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A Table from Internationally Traveled Wood
From the Alps to Ohio: Ernie Conover and friend build a table.
Q & A
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How to Repair Scuffed Lacquer
Repairing scuffed lacquer is a task that can be frustrating. Here are a few easy tips to help ensure your success.
Editor's Blogs
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60,000 Toys from St. Louis Woodworker’s Guild
St. Louis Woodworkers Guild hosts Toy Build for charity at Rockler store befittingToys for Tots and Bring Me A Book St. Louis.
Contributing Bloggers
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VIDEO: Making a Table from Well Traveled Wood
Hear the story of how some fine, 50-year old Carpathian walnut traveled from Germany to the United States, where Ernie and Ken Zahka spent a week crafting a table and matching benches.
Today's Woodworker
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Paul Schurch: Marquetry Plus Wood Fashions
Paul Schurch has focused his woodworking on marquetry. Recently, he’s also adding wooden apparel.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Reader Dan Martin’s Shop-made Blade Guard/Hold-down
Reader Dan Martin made his own table saw blade guard for a Powermatic 66 saw. The guard includes a dust collection system and doubles as a great hold-down as well. See it in action in this reader submitted video.
Plan Library
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Easy-To-Make Holiday Ornament
Sandor Nagyszalanczy gives an overview on how to turn one “yule log” into several fun ornaments for your friends and family.
Weekly Latest Issue
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Super Smooth, No Sanding
This week, Rob looks at the benefits of the hand plane, including a video from Ernie Conover on how to assemble a plane and a fun look at the world’s largest hand plane (yes, it actually works!)
Magazine Latest Issue
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Woodworker’s Journal – November/December 2019
The November/December 2019 issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for Pepper Mill, Salt Shaker, Candle Holder, Wireless Speaker, Desk Caddy, Game Table and a Plant Stand.
Feedback
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Saw Sled Makes Better Miters
After reading last week’s editorial about Rob’s joinery woes, this reader shared his solution for creating a tighter miter.
Issue Information
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November/December 2019 Issue Preview
The November/December 2019 issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for Pepper Mill, Salt Shaker, Candle Holder, Wireless Speaker, Desk Caddy, Game Table and a Plant Stand.
Weekly Editorial
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Computerized Router Power
Rob discusses the new innovations in CNC and we see a few videos about the possible benefits of these machines in your shop.
More on the Web
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Game Table Templates
Want to make the Game Table from our November/December 2019 issue without a CNC? Download these handy templates.
Trade Shows
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Chris Marshall: A WJ Editor, Builder and More
You’ve seen Chris Marshall in Woodworker’s Journal’s print and digital pages, plus videos. In this interview, go behind the scenes and into his shop(s).
Issue Preview
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September/October 2019 Issue Preview
The September/October issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for a Wall Storage System, Nakashima-inspired Console, Walnut Coffee Table and a Carved Table.
Readers' Projects
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VIDEO: How to Install a Drop Leaf Hinge
Learn how to install drop leaf table hinges. This step-by-step instruction video demonstrates how to properly position drop leaf hinges on your table joint.
Not yet categorized
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Video: Advancing Your Skills, Ep10 – Cutting Through Dovetails
In this episode of Advancing Your Skills, Ian Kirby demonstrates how to mark and cut through dovetails with hand tools.
AWFS 2015
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American Fabric Filter – AWFS 2015
Get the best performance from your dust collector by upgrading to a custom filter bag.
Premium Content
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PROJECT: Adjustable Tenoning Jig
Cut crisp, clean tenons quickly and safely with this helpful shop jig. Suitable for any table saw, this jig can be built
out of plywood, scraps and easy-to-find hardware.
Woodworker's Journal Back Issue Archive
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Woodworker’s Journal – September/October 2019
Projects include: Wall Storage System, Nakashima-inspired Console, Walnut Coffee Table, Carved Table
Techniques Include: Cutting segmented bowls with scroll saw, chucking and turning cored bowls, and dealing with pine pitch.
Plus a look at power nailers.
Premium Plans
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PROJECT: Horizontal Tilt-top Router Table
This horizontal router table’s tilting top puts it in a category of its own. Its versatility will take your routing to the next level.
IWF 2016
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Three Innovative New Products from Titebond
Titebond introduces three new products at IWF 2016 in Atlanta. Learn more about Titebond Quick & Thick Glue, TiteWrap, and Titebrush.
AWFS 2017
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Titebond Expert Discusses Chemistry of, Uses for Quick and Thick Glue
Bob Behnke, technical service manager for Titebond, shares the chemistry and best uses for Titebond’s newest PVA wood glue option, Quick and Thick.
Gift Project Plans
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PROJECT: White Oak Trivet
Whether you make this project out of white oak (as the author did) or not, this white oak trivet makes a great little gift you can create with your scroll saw.
Outdoor Project Plans
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PROJECT: Little Book Lending Library
Share your love of printed books by building a repository that the whole neighborhood can enjoy.
