Blogs
Featuring posts from our editorial staff and contributing writers.
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January/February 2013 Issue Preview
The January/February 2013 issue of Woodworker’s Journal magazine contains plenty of content to keep you busy in the shop during…
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November/December 2012 Issue Preview
As we head into this holiday season, the new December 2012 print issue offers four unique projects tailored for filling your gift list or for trimming the tree, along with much more.
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Strange Projects We Have Made
One of the things I love about my wife Amy is that she shares my appreciation for beauty in what…
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Bullets and Black Walnut
As I was preparing the stock for a walnut table recently, I noticed a couple of voids in the wood. Thinking it was insect damage, I continued to plane the stock to thickness. Then I noticed that the bug holes were shiny.
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For Rockler, Innovation Still Trumps Imitation
We all know that old adage about imitation being the sincerest form of flattery. But it’s a notion that’s always struck me as a hollow compliment at best. Click through to read more…
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September/October 2012 Issue Preview
If you’re looking for a sensible, yet challenging piece of furniture to build this fall, our September/October 2012 issue has you covered. Click through to learn more about it.
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Special Blog Coverage: IWF Woodworking Show
One international extravaganza may have ended earlier this month, but the International Woodworking Fair is going strong in Atlanta. And…
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Ryobi Wins Table Saw Safety Litigation
A Chicago jury decided earlier this month in favor of table saw manufacturer Ryobi Tools against a plaintiff who claimed he was injured by a defective saw. Click through to read more…
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Woodworking for Comics Fans
When most people hear about San Diego Comic-Con, their thoughts immediately go to the halcyon days of buying Superman and Spider-Man’s latest adventures for a quarter at the corner store. And while there’s still a piece of that history alive on the floor of the San Diego Convention Center, Comic-Con has expanded far past that.
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Kiwi Window Trim…It Really is a Small World
This spring I moved into a new shop, and I’m finally getting around to doing the finish carpentry to wrap…
