Weekly Editorial

  • The Common Commode

    This week, Rob talks about his outhouse construction prowess, plus he makes a dough bowl and we look at what’s new in stores this month.

  • One on the Chin

    This week, Rob frets about safety in (and out) of the shop, plus lubricating your turning finishes and six other simple finishing practices.

  • Finishing Follies

    This week, Rob wonders about reader’s finishing tactics, plus our experts offer advice on creating an irrigation system and positioning a vise on your workbench.

  • From My Mind to Reality

    This week, Rob talks the difference between using plans and imagining ideas, plus learn to cool your workshop this summer and tips for building a tenoning jig for your table saw.

  • High Quality Hardwood

    This week, Rob wonders about the availability of good hardwoods, plus we talk veneering with vacuums and a close look at harvesting your own bowl blanks.

  • Woodworking is All That

    This week, Rob has a question about what you will do next, we build a storage space for garden tools and discussing the best finishes for outdoor projects.

  • Not Expecting That…

    This week, Rob is overwhelmed by the response to his kit making question, plus cutting circles with a router and tips for choosing a jointer.

  • Did You Really Make That?

    This week, Rob considers the concept of project kits, plus a deep dive on portable saw mills and a woodturning project that will give you your own mallet.

  • What’s New

    This week, Rob checks in on reader’s workshop progress, we share a great plan for building your next outdoor chair and we help you choose the wood for said project.

  • The Rich Life

    This week, Rob talks about life’s riches (and boxes), plus his tips for making layouts simpler and instructions for building a memorial flag box.