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- 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
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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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March/April 2023 Issue Preview
The March/April Issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for a Room Divider, Tool Cabinet, and a Cutting Board.
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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Building for the Great Outdoors
In this issue, Rob brings his projects outdoors, plus Ernie Conover talks router planes and makes columns and plans for dividers and a coffee table.
How-To
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PROJECT: Timeless and Elegant Hourglass
Scott Belway of the American Association of Woodturners crafts an hourglass that will stand the test of time and check your ability to make identical spindles.
Tools & Supplies
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March/April 2023 What’s in Store Round-up
Take a closer look at the tools featured in the March/April 2023 issue, including tools from Rockler and WORX.
More on the Web
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VIDEO: Making a Simple Step Stool
Rob Johnstone demonstrates the construction process for building a step stool, which serves as the perfect introduction to many useful woodworking skills.
Woodworking Skills
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Building a Simple Step Stool
Start woodworking by building this practical Step Stool. It’s the first in a four-part series for newbies.
What's In Store
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January/February 2023 What’s in Store Roundup
Take a closer look at the tools featured in the January/February 2023 issue, including offerings from Rockler, Bench Dog, and Milwaukee.
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: Chevron Table
Multiple wood species aligned in a chevron pattern make up this little trendy table.
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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January/February 2023 Issue Preview
The January/February 2023 Issue of Woodworker’s Journal features a Shaker Cabinet, Sanding Station, Skee Bag Game and a Chevron Table.
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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Tips for Planing Rough Stock
There are several ways to flatten a board. One of the most efficient ways to flatten a board is by using a powered thickness planer.
Blogs
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Restoring Forests for the Future
The United States to plant one billion trees over the next ten years.
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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“Design in Wood” is Back!
San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association’s Design in Wood competition returned to the San Diego Fair in 2022 with a focus on heroes.
Premium Content
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PROJECT: Modern Room Divider
With so many of us working from home, room dividers can take on a new role as beautiful home office partitions.
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 – March/April 2023
The March/April Issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for a Room Divider, Tool Cabinet, and a Cutting Board.
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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Rick Weil: Five Stages of a Woodturner
Woodturning teacher and Fairfax, Virginia Rockler store associate Rick Weil shares his turning journey.
Premium Plans
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PROJECT: Shaker-inspired Cabinet
This practical and attractive two-tone storage unit will give your rail-and-stile router bit set a hearty workout.
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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Tool Cradles to Shorten the Wait
This reader often needed a random orbit sander close at hand, so he created a simple solution to make sure it never strays far.
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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PROJECT: Shopmade Texturing Tool
John Lucas of the American Association of Woodturners explains the process for creating a custom texturing tool for adding flair to a woodturning project.
Gift Project Plans
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PROJECT: Skee Bag Game
Here’s a kid-friendly weekend project that can bring the thrill of bag toss games indoors for the winter.
Tricks of the Trade
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Score First to Stop Dovetail Blowout
If you’re having trouble with blown-out corners after using a dovetail jig, Bruce Kieffer has a simple solution for ensuring clean cuts.
Magazine Latest Issue
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VIDEO: Tips for Making Router Templates
Chris Marshall discusses the basics for creating templates for your projects either to make building one piece easier or to reproduce a project in the future.
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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Even More Favorite Projects!
Here are more favorite woodworking projects from fellow readers, continuing our show-and-tell from last week!
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.”