Rob Cosman's 3-1/2 Minute Dovetails
After watching Frank Klausz cut a set of dovetails in three minutes using a special bowsaw blade (see the video here in our video section), Rob Cosman decided to show...
Corrugations: Stopping Stiction? Or For Suckers?
Handplanes with corrugated soles vex many woodworkers. If you find them on a vintage plane, should you grab it or should you shun it? If you order a bench plane...
Woobie, Beloved Wiper (1996 – 2008)
As a woodworking blogger, I try not to “overshare” when it comes to personal information. I try not to talk about my exotic skin lesions, what I had for breakfast...
That's Not a Collection; It's a Large Working Set
A lot of people ask to see my tool collection. I tell them I don’t have one , I’m a user, not a collector. If I say that again, however,...
Stickley Mantle Clock Extras
The Stickley Mantle Clock in the December issue (#173) of Popular Woodworking magazine is a great project to build. I think you’ll see a large number of these clocks given...
I Can Do That: Convertible Magazine Rack
Two bits of wood and a jigsaw are what you need to make this magazine rack that converts to a bookstand.
Adding Age to Brass
Getting all the bits of hardware to match on a project is a critical detail for me. I go to great lengths to ensure the hinges, pulls and other assorted...
Why You Should be Reading The Chronicle
When The Chronicle shows up in my mailbox, I know that my evening is shot. I take the magazine to our sunroom after dinner, settle down in my Morris chair...
Shaker Hanging Cabinet
If you own any books about the Shakers or their furniture, you probably have seen a small storage cabinet like this one hanging in the background behind the more celebrated pieces.
Really, It’s OK to Make Mistakes
Be it spilled coffee or sloppy joinery, mistakes cost time but increase knowledge.
Tools for Woodwork
What hand and power tools does the serious beginner need? Here’s our best list.
