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- Q & A
- AWFS 2015
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- Finishing
- Today's Woodworker
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- Reader's Project Gallery
- IWF 2016
- Tips and Techniques
- Plan Library
- AWFS 2017
- Woodturning
- Weekly Latest Issue
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- Magazine Latest Issue
- Gluing
- Workshop Organization and Storage
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- Outdoor Project Plans
Jigs and Tools
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Wolverine Grinding Jig Set-up
This diagram will show how to set up a Wolverine jig on a standard 8″ bench grinder for the best possible sharpening technique.
Issue Information
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July/August 2022 Issue Preview
The July/August 2022 issue of Woodworker’s Journal features a Workbench, Dog Stairs, Plant Stand and Drill Bit Organizer.
Safety
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Stationary Tool Plug Storage is a Snap
Keep your electrical cords out of the way from underfoot, but still ready at hand around your tools with this helpful reader tip.
Weekly Editorial
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The Gift Giving Collective
In this issue, Rob considers gift ideas, plus drilling with a lathe and sanding deep grooves.
How-To
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Save Your Offcuts
Just because a piece of wood doesn’t fit your project doesn’t mean it’s useless. This reader points out just a few uses for your offcuts.
Tools & Supplies
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July/August 2022 What’s in Store Roundup
Take a closer look at the tools featured in the July/August 2022 issue, including offerings from Rockler, ISOtunes and Kreg.
More on the Web
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Exploring Routers and Router Tables
Learn more about routers and router tables. Chris Marshall takes a look at how versatile tables can be and Rockler offers 11 tips for getting the most out of routers.
Woodworking Skills
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PROJECT: Drill Bit Organizer
This simple organizer, which can be customized to suit your needs, will save time and keep your drill bits from going astray.
What's In Store
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March/April 2022 What’s in Store Roundup
Take a closer look at the tools featured in the March/April 2022 issue, including offerings from Rockler and Dremel.
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).
Project Design
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PROJECT: Dog Stairs
Fun to build, this project will provide your canine companion a helpful step up in the world.
Tool Reviews
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VIDEO: Festool TSC 55 Track Saw Overview
Rob Johnstone explores the TSC 55 Cordless Track Saw and discusses how Festool has refined its track saw technology.
Issue Preview
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May/June 2022 Issue Preview
The May/June 2022 issue of Woodworker’s Journal features an Tansu-style Chest, Kidney Table, Sharpening Station and Outdoor Planter.
Milling
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Green Lumber: What Can I Do With It?
When is soaking-wet “green” wood desirable? History shows it’s had scores of practical uses.
Industry Interviews
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Dale Barnard Woodworking School
Dale Barnard describes the atmosphere of his and wife Mary’s woodworking school as “real informal. It’s like working in your dad’s shop.”
Readers' Projects
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Your National Woodworking Month Projects – Part Five
Part five of our celebration of our readers’ National Woodworking Month project submissions!
Cutting
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Low-tech Laser Accuracy for a Miter Saw
This reader wanted laser accuracy on his standard miter saw. He explains how he did it in this reader tip.
Blogs
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Urban Boatbuilders: Building More than Boats
This non-profit program in St. Paul, Minnesota, has 26 years of successfully working with youths.
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.
Drilling
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PROJECT: Benchtop Drill Press Table
This tricked-out table and fence system will supercharge your benchtop drill press.
Q & A
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Biscuits or Mortise and Tenons
Can you use biscuits instead of mortise and tenon joints?
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.
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.
Editor's Blogs
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Going “Green” and Where to Find It
Finding unseasoned lumber needn’t be that tough if you start by looking (very!) close to home.
Premium Content
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PROJECT: Plant Stand
Beautify your home with this Danish Modern inspired plant stand. Build it from start to finish in one day.
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.
Contributing Bloggers
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Huy Huynh: Cut from the Same Cloth
Industrious influences fuel this rocket scientist’s passion for woodworking.
Woodworker's Journal Back Issue Archive
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Woodworker’s Journal July/August 2022
Projects Include: Hybrid Workbench, Dog Stairs, Plant Stand, Bowling Set and Drill Bit Organizer
Techniques: Cutting Miters
Tools: Cabinet Scrapers, Routers and Router Tables
Finishing
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VIDEO: Fixing Ammonia Fuming Effects on Sapwood
Chris Marshall explains ammonia fuming for oak and what to do if sapwood creates some different coloration from the heartwood.
Today's Woodworker
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Stewart Coffin: Paddle-maker Turned Puzzle-maker
Puzzle-maker Stewart Coffin recalls his path to his woodworking craft.
Premium Plans
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PROJECT: Hybrid Workbench
Build this heavy-duty (and heavy!) workbench from common materials and with modest skills.
Installing Hardware
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Installing European Hinges
These rugged, easy-to-use hinges are ideal for most shop-built cabinet projects.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Your National Woodworking Month Projects – Part Four
Part four of our celebration of our readers’ National Woodworking Month project submissions!
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.
Tips and Techniques
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Simplifying V-groove Sanding
Want to sand deeper grooves without awkward folds in sandpaper or sore fingers? This reader offers a helpful suggestion using another tool.
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.
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.
Woodturning
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Hand-Chasing Threads in Wood
Sam Angelo of the American Association of Woodturners explains the basics of one of the more complex and forgotten techniques in turning, creating your own matching threads.
Weekly Latest Issue
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Kitchen Gadgets Shared
Readers share their kitchen utensil projects.
Gift Project Plans
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PROJECT: Build a Four-legged Windsor Stool
Combine both faceplate- and spindle-turning techniques with a little time at the drill press to create this practical heirloom.
Tricks of the Trade
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Rubber Band Skimmer Keeps Finish Can Rims Tidy
Clean excess finish off your brush quickly and simply without making a mess of the rim of your can with this reader’s tip.
Magazine Latest Issue
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Hybrid Workbench Dog Hole Layout
Many workbenches, like our Hybrid Workbench, can be improved by adding bench dog holes to the worksurface. This drawing will help you lay them out.
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.
Workshop Organization and Storage
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PROJECT: Benchtop Drill Press Mobile Stand
Convert your benchtop drill press into a mobile floor model with this sturdy cabinet — and get plenty of storage for bits and accessories at the same time.
Feedback
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Beating the Heat
Readers share thoughts about summer’s heat.
Outdoor Project Plans
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Project: Bamboo Fly Rod
The author, a fly fisherman and woodworker, imagines himself during the various stages of rod-making as a “lumberjack, cabinetmaker and finisher.”
