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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!
Today's Woodworker
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Cherished Grandfather Clock Continues to Inspire
Plans from two 1984 Woodworker’s Journals help a passionate woodworker create family heirlooms.
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!
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.
Woodworking Newsletter Latest Issue
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One Tooth at a Time
In this issue, Chris sharpens up, plus rail-and-stile joints, new products and plans for a plant stand and carved bowls.
Magazine Latest Issue
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Woodworker’s Journal – March/April 2024
The March/April issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for a Printer Stand, Bookcase and Kitchen Drawer Organizers.
Feedback
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CAD Conversation
Readers offer their suggestions of favorite woodworking CAD programs.
Issue Information
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March/April 2024 Issue Preview
The March/April issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for a Printer Stand, Bookcase and Kitchen Drawer Organizers.
Weekly Editorial
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Backyard Bonanza!
In this issue, Chris talks about salvaging fallen logs, learn routers, ripping small strips of wood plus plans for a game board and a folding Adirondack.
More on the Web
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May/June 2024 What’s in Store
Take a closer look at the latest tools from the May/June 2024 issue, including tools from Rockler and Bench Dog.
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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January/February 2024 Issue Preview
The January/February 2024 Issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for a Stickley Server, Glue Caddy and a Slab-Built Bookcase.
Contributing Bloggers
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Huy Huynh: Cut from the Same Cloth
Industrious influences fuel this rocket scientist’s passion for woodworking.
Not yet categorized
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Vise in a Vise
This reader found a handy storage solution for one of his shop’s lesser used vises that keeps it handy and ready for use whenever it’s needed.
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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Woodworker’s Journal – January/February 2024
The January/February 2024 Issue of Woodworker’s Journal includes plans for a Stickley Server, Glue Caddy and a Slab-Built Bookcase.
Woodworker's Journal Back Issue Archive
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Woodworker’s Journal – November/December 2023
Projects: Compact Plant Stand, Brick-laid Bowl, Wenge Wine Cabinet and an Armrest Table.
Tools: Festool TSV KEB-F-Plus Track Saw
Premium Plans
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PROJECT: Tall Dresser
This unique dresser could be ideal for a narrow wall space, and its knife hinges will hone your hardware installation skills.
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: Utensil Tray
Store your collection of kitchen knives, silverware and other utensils neatly in these easy-to-build custom drawer inserts.
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.
Outdoor Project Plans
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PROJECT: Adirondack Upgrade
Most of us love the notion of outdoor chairs but not the struggle to get up and out of them. That’s why our art director set out to design a better Adirondack — and we think he’s got a winner!
Tricks of the Trade
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Power Strip Saves Cents
Looking for ways to save a little money in your workshop? This reader’s tip features a simple way to keep a bit of extra change at the end of the day.
Woodworking Skills
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Using Rail-and-stile Router Bit Sets
Matched bits cut joints for cabinet doorframes, plus a panel groove and a decorative profile.
Project Design
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Extend Your Router’s Repertoire
A handheld router can cut perfect circles or ellipses, trim various protrusions flush and mill signs handily when paired with a selection of jigs, bases and templates.
Milling
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Hickory: Growing in Popularity
While hickory has earned a reputation for being hard to work with, modern tools and cutters have made it a new favorite.
Cutting
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Cabinet/Card Scrapers
These thin, flexible pieces of steel can come to your aid for a variety of smoothing and cleanup tasks that surpass a sander or hand plane. Sharpening them correctly is key.
Drilling
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VIDEO: Making a Modular Shoe Rack
Rob Johnstone demonstrates how to use Forstner bits to drill holes to create a handy three-tiered modular shoe rack.
Shaping
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Edge V-Groove Bits
Form solid-wood edging for plywood that’s tougher than veneer tape and as subtle or bold as you wish.
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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Bumblechutes Food-safe Finish Options
Bumblechutes’ Woodworker’s Oil and All-In-One Wood Conditioner are ideal for kitchenware.
Installing Hardware
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Installing European Hinges
These rugged, easy-to-use hinges are ideal for most shop-built cabinet projects.
Tips and Techniques
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Rockler Thin Rip Tablesaw Jig
Rockler’s handy jig helps you cut thin strips of wood for a variety of uses safely and accurately.
Woodturning
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PROJECT: Stool with Stretchers
Beth Ireland of the American Association of Woodturners shows how to combine the power of your lathe and drill press to make an easy and comfortable stool.
How-To
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PROJECT: In-Drawer Knife Block
Add custom storage to almost any kitchen drawer with a simple-to-make knife block.
Workshop Organization and Storage
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Rare-earth Magnet Bit Holders
This simple shop storage tip will help you keep your screw driver bits handy.
Jigs and Tools
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Drawknives and Spokeshaves
Various trades have used this hand tool combo for centuries to bring wood to round or oval shapes. Both tools can be equally useful today and are often faster than power tools.
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.
Tools & Supplies
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Rockler Box Joint Cauls
Chris Marshall explores the perfect aid for assembling box joints with Rockler’s Box Joint Cauls.
What's In Store
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Festool TSV 60 KEB-F-Plus Plunge-cut Saw
New corded track saw has a diamond-tooth scoring blade that delivers splinter-free cuts.
Tool Reviews
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Nova Neptune Lathe
This “tweener” lathe is unique in design and concept. It fills an important space in the industry, delivering easy-to-use advanced technology.
Industry Interviews
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Greenville Woodworkers Guild
South Carolina members enjoy 20,000 square ft of shop space, fellowship, education, outreach and more.
Blogs
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Restoring Forests for the Future
The United States to plant one billion trees over the next ten years.
Q & A
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Biscuits or Mortise and Tenons
Can you use biscuits instead of mortise and tenon joints?
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.
