Author Archives: mgodfrey

Watch bodger Don Weber split stock from a log, and listen to him explain why you might actually want to, too. Read more »

In the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Bob Lang shows you how to build a "No-nonsense Router Table." In this video, he shows you how to inset a router base plate using a very simple method. Read more »

May 4th, 2009 marks the second annual Woodworker’s Safety Week – So Marc Spagnuolo shows you his favorite featherboards and push sticks that give him the easiest and safest cuts possible. Read more »

After reviewing some planes for the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking, Editor Christopher Schwarz wanted to determine what type of iron made up a new plane from China. So we quickly grabbed the camera to show you a time-tested technique for testing iron composition. (Hint: it involves an anvil and a heavy hammer). Read more »

Senior Editor Glen D. Huey explains why he sets his jointer knives at a slant and then shows you how to make a spring joint for edge joining using this method. This video is complimentary to the April 2009 article "Three Ways to Make Edge Joints." Read more »

In the April 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking, Marc Spagnuolo writes about six common situations where specialty glues are needed. In this video, he shows you how to select, mix and use the best glue for veneer. Read more »