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How-To
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VIDEO: How to Turn a Wood Sphere or Ball for Bowling Game
Ernie Conover’s bowling game is sure to provide hours of fun for both young and old. See how he created the ball for this project.
Woodworking Skills
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PROJECT: Mid-century Kidney Table
Mid-century Modern style meets the 21st century’s trendy use of resin to make this keen-looking table.
Project Design
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PROJECT: Lathe Tool Sharpening Station
Move your grinding setup and lathe tools closer to where the action is!
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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Low-tech Laser Accuracy for a Miter Saw
This reader wanted laser accuracy on his standard miter saw. He explains how he did it in this reader tip.
Drilling
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PROJECT: Benchtop Drill Press Table
This tricked-out table and fence system will supercharge your benchtop drill press.
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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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.
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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Old-school Dowel Chamfers
Chamfering the edges of dowels can make them easier to install, and this reader has an old-school trick to simplify the process.
Woodturning
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A Primer for Drilling on the Lathe
Dennis Belcher of the American Association of Woodturners explores the process of using a lathe to drill holes for turning projects, including techniques and equipment.
Tricks of the Trade
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Cheaper Infill Option to Epoxy
This reader was looking for a cost effective alternative to epoxy pours that gives a similar look. Here is one possible option for small projects.
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.
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.
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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July/August 2022 What’s in Store Roundup
Take a closer look at the tools featured in the July/August 2022 issue, including offerings from Rockler, ISOtunes and Kreg.
What's In Store
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March/April 2022 What’s in Store Roundup
Take a closer look at the tools featured in the March/April 2022 issue, including offerings from Rockler and Dremel.
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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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.”
Blogs
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Urban Boatbuilders: Building More than Boats
This non-profit program in St. Paul, Minnesota, has 26 years of successfully working with youths.
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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Huy Huynh: Cut from the Same Cloth
Industrious influences fuel this rocket scientist’s passion for woodworking.
Today's Woodworker
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Josh Stotler: A New “Eagle” Has Landed
Apollo Program-themed guitar commemorates NASA’s proud history.
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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Wood I, Should I?
In this week’s issue, Rob finds some wood plus a look at Laguna saws and making a trivet with a Magswitch featherboard.
Magazine Latest Issue
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PROJECT: Hybrid Workbench
Build this heavy-duty (and heavy!) workbench from common materials and with modest skills.
Feedback
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Safety Sentiments
Readers share thoughts about table saw safety and accident prevention.
Issue Information
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July/August 2022 Issue Preview
The July/August 2022 issue of Woodworker’s Journal features a Workbench, Dog Stairs, Plant Stand and Drill Bit Organizer.
Weekly Editorial
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Mystery Wood
In this week’s issue, Rob turns some mysterious blanks, summer’s new tools and turning a firewood lamp.
More on the Web
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Hybrid Workbench Dog Hole Layout
Many workbenches, like our Hybrid Workbench, can be improved by adding bench dog holes to the worksurface. This drawing will help you lay them out.
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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May/June 2022 Issue Preview
The May/June 2022 issue of Woodworker’s Journal features an Tansu-style Chest, Kidney Table, Sharpening Station and Outdoor Planter.
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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Woodworker’s Journal July/August 2022
Projects Include: Hybrid Workbench, Dog Stairs, Plant Stand, Bowling Set and Drill Bit Organizer
Techniques: Cutting Miters
Tools: Cabinet Scrapers, Routers and Router Tables
Woodworker's Journal Back Issue Archive
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Woodworker’s Journal May/June 2022
Projects: Tansu-inspired Chest, Mid-century Kidney Table, Lathe Tool Sharpening Station, Three-tier Outdoor Planter
Techniques: Cutting Rabbets, Dadoes and Grooves
Tools: Grinding Jig Set-up, Jointers and Planers, Lid-Stay Torsion Hinges
Premium Plans
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PROJECT: Tansu-inspired Chest
Build our Western interpretation of a traditional Japanese chest.
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.”
