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Scroll down to read out about the best woodworking books, our digital books and woodworking videos from some of the most trusted names in the field (including Thomas Moser, Jim Tolpin, Bob Flexner, Christopher Schwarz, the editors of Popular Woodworking Magazine and more). Plus, you’ll find books on a wide variety of woodworking topics beyond how to make furniture, finishing and shop projects – including how to build birdhouses and worry-free kitchen makeovers. You’ll find free chapter excerpts, book reviews, news about books and videos we have on the horizon and more.

Woodshop Lust David Thiel’s Woodshop

Visit the garage woodshop of Popular Woodworking Books Executive Editor David Thiel
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I Can Do That Rules for Using the Tools Saws and Drills

This PDF offers instructions for using various saws and drills Read more »

I Can Do That Round Taboret

A contemporary round taboret with an arts & crafts inspired design. Read more »

I Can Do That Simple Side Chair

This PDF features a chair constructed using casework.
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The Perfect Edge – Sharpening Abrasives

Read this excerpt from The Perect Edge discussing two common sharpening abrasives.
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Router-Table Cabinet

In this PDF excerpt from "The Complete Woodshop Guide," Danny Proulx walks you through the construction of an efficient router table cabinet.
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VIDEO – Fix it in a Flash – Re-wire an Old Lamp

If you’ve got a favorite lamp that stops working (even though not all might agree on it’s aesthetic value) fix it, don’t throw it away. Authors Jodi Marks and Steve Schultz show you the step-by-step process to rescue your family treasure in this short video. Read more »