- How-To
- Woodworking Skills
- Project Design
- Milling
- Cutting
- Drilling
- Shaping
- Clamping
- Finishing
- Installing Hardware
- 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
- Plan Library
- 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
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- AWFS 2017
- Gift Project Plans
- Gluing
- Outdoor Project Plans
How-To
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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.
Woodworking Skills
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VIDEO: Introduction to European Hinges
This video will give you basic information about what a European hinge is, when to use them and what options are available.
Project Design
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PROJECT: Simple Serving Tray
This colorful, useful and simple project is a great way to get started in woodworking!
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.
Cutting
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Cutting Mortise and Tenons with Leigh FMT Pro MT Jig
Chris Marshall shows how the Leigh FMT Pro MT Jig can help cut perfect mortise and tenon joints every time.
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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Six Simple Finishes
Six examples of simple finishes that anyone can use to enhance their next project.
Installing Hardware
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Installing Cam Locks with a Biscuit Joiner
Willie Sandry lays out his process for installing cam locks in the drawers of his Limbert-style hutch.
Tips and Techniques
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Oscillating Tool Flush-trim Saw Blade
Oscillating cutting tools are the perfect machine for flush cutting smooth dowels in a project.
Woodturning
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The Basics of Workholding
Dennis Belcher explains the different types of workholders for lathes used in woodturning and discusses how they are used.
Tricks of the Trade
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Band Saw Blade Holders
When this reader was hard pressed to find an extra pair of hands (or two) to help change his band saw’s blade. He found a simple solution in his kitchen.
Workshop Organization and Storage
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PROJECT: Tool Battery Charging Cabinet
This easy-to-build shop project will store six chargers and keep more than a dozen tool batteries ready for use.
Jigs and Tools
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PROJECT: Rolling Task Light
Whether used as a raking light for finishing or for quick, wherever-you-need-it illumination, this articulating task light is on a roll.
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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Spring-Loaded One-Handed Bar Clamps
Rockler discusses their novel new clamps that can be positioned and tensioned with only one hand thanks to an instant-closing feature.
What's In Store
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January/February 2022 What’s in Store Roundup
Take a closer look at items in the January/February 2022 issue, including offerings from Rockler and Milwaukee.
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.
Industry Interviews
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“The Gold Standard” Marks 100 Years
Powermatic commemorates its centennial as one of woodworking’s most trusted and innovative brands.
Blogs
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Huy Huynh: Cut from the Same Cloth
Industrious influences fuel this rocket scientist’s passion for woodworking.
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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Going “Green” and Where to Find It
Finding unseasoned lumber needn’t be that tough if you start by looking (very!) close to home.
Contributing Bloggers
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High Lumber Costs
What’s behind these crazy lumber prices? Our former editor reports.
Today's Woodworker
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Sarah Listi: Problem Solving Fuels Her Passion
Sarah Listi has turned a lifelong love of woodworking and interest in functional, useful products and projects into a career and a form of therapy amid a hectic life.
Reader's Project Gallery
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Your National Woodworking Month Projects – Part Five
Part five 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.
Weekly Latest Issue
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Reader Histories
Readers share the stories of what got them started with woodworking.
Magazine Latest Issue
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Woodworker’s Journal January/February 2022
Projects in the January/February issue include Walnut Storage Cabinet, Benchtop Drill Press Stand and Breakfront Plant Stand
Feedback
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Santa’s Been Busy!
Readers share gift projects they’ve made this holiday season.
Issue Information
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January/February 2022 Issue Preview
The January/February 2022 issue of Woodworker’s Journal features a Walnut Storage Cabinet, Mobile Drill Press Stand and Breakfront Plant Stand.
Weekly Editorial
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Ask and You Shall Receive
This week, Rob talks about the woodworking histories you shared, plus learn more about table saws and build a scrap wood lamp.
More on the Web
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VIDEO: Emiliano Achaval on Hawaiian Calabash Bowls
Ernie Conover sits down with Hawaiian woodturner Emiliano Achaval to discuss the history of turning the classic calabash bowl.
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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November/December 2021 Issue Preview
The November/December 2021 issue of Woodworker’s Journal features Resin Coasters, Serving Tray, Honey Dippers, Candleholder and Dining Table.
Readers' Projects
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Your National Woodworking Month Projects – Part Four
Part four of our celebration of our readers’ National Woodworking Month project submissions!
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: Breakfront Plant Stand
Our senior editor puts Leigh’s FMT Pro Jig through its paces to mill a bunch of mortise-and-tenon joints for this Arts & Crafts-inspired piece.
Woodworker's Journal Back Issue Archive
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Woodworker’s Journal November/December 2021
Projects include Resin Coasters, Serving Tray, Honey Dippers, Menorah/Holiday Candleholder, Farmhouse Dining Table, Windsor Stool
Premium Plans
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PROJECT: Turning a Hawaiian Calabash Bowl
Inward sloping walls and a rounded base are signatures of this unique style.
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: 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.
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: 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.”
