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I don’t have a corporate-sponsored woodworking budget and – while this may come as a surprise to many – bloggers today are not paid a whole lot more than journalists yesterday. That means I [...]

In the course of any project build, unless you have decades of experience, you will probably hit the internet several times in search of just the right woodworking tips for particular problems. [...]

Here’s one thing I like about woodworking, especially in fall and winter. After you’ve reached a stopping point for the day’s work, you can squeeze extra entertainment out of your mistakes and [...]

There is a difference between woodworking needs, as in materials and quality tools, and woodworking wants, as in the next magic store-bought jig that will cut all your dovetails for you. Needs [...]

There are a few contradictions in the daily life of an online editor at F&W Media. Sometimes I wrestle with some confusing questions. Is woodworking popular, or is that just a catchy [...]

Yes, I have read and watched a sizable chunk of what Popular Woodworking has to say about used woodworking tools in the last 9 months. And yes, I recommend the 9-month method if you enjoy gaining [...]

I started the day yesterday with one topic in mind – how to build what is sometimes called a “farmhouse table” – but I ended the day on a slightly different topic, end table plans. What happened [...]

When I built my traditional-looking tool chest, I was focused on the challenges of building furniture in a small apartment space. It came out great, but let me tell you – it was a bear to move [...]

I just did something pretty satisfying. I just completed my first woodworking task – a task that’s part of a build – with a handplane. I’m pretty sure that no one other than me will be impressed [...]

As in all creative endeavors, it’s important to think “outside the box” as much as possible in your woodworking. I mean all boxes – from small jewelry boxes to big box home centers – but for this [...]

Congratulations! Here’s your free download of Wood Joinery: Build a Table Using Traditional Techniques. To download in digital PDF format click the button below or the cover image. Depending on [...]

I like words as much as the next guy, but when I’m in the middle of a build – especially if it involves noisy power tools – I find that my brain doesn’t really process long articles or essays. I [...]