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This coming Saturday, October 31, is the 89th anniversary of the birth of James Krenov, the influential woodworker, author and teacher who passed away on Sept. 9, 2009. To mark the event and [...]

GOLF BALL AT DIFFERENT ANGLE/ THE FLOATING GOLF BALL .MAKES A CHANGE FROM PUTTING BALL IN A CUBE.THE BASE IS SOLID OAK AND BALL GENUINE.WHY USE A TEE ??? WHEN ON THE GREEN?? FLOAT AND HIT? [...]

SEEING IS BELEIVING? THE FLOATING GOLF BALL.MAGIC OR ILLUSION. THIS ONES EASY TO DO WHEN YOU KNOW HOW? TAKES ABOUT A HOUR TO PER-FECT . AND THE END PRODUCT AMAZES ALL WALKS OF LIFE SEEING IS [...]

We’re pleased to announce the winner of the 1040VR turbine and AtomiZer 7500 spray gun is Max Latham, a retired doctor whose been reading Popular Woodworking and working wood for over 10 [...]

We were all bummed about news last week that “The New Yankee Workshop” was ceasing production. And, in case you’ve forgotten, this Saturday is Halloween. I think you see where [...]

Every year we name the best new tools we’ve encountered and feature them in our December issue of Popular Woodworking magazine. The process we use is entirely unscientific, and we like it [...]

When I last wrote about this discovery of mahogany (read it here), I wrote that the price was not going to be $10 per board foot. I now have that information, sort of. But let me tell you …

        I know I should unplug my tools before changing blades and bits, but sometimes I forget. So far I’ve been lucky, but I’d rather be safe, so I came up [...]

      One day, after spending 20 minutes looking for my tablesaw’s arbor wrench, I decided it needed a permanent home. Drilling a hole through the cast-iron extension [...]

        Clamps hung on the wall are space hogs. I’m always on the lookout for more efficient storage schemes in my all-too-small shop. At the hardware store the other [...]

Drawer Slides Nine Models for Nine Situations By Brad Holden Open the drawer of a well-made modern cabinet. How do the slides feel? They should be effortless, smooth and precise.  You have [...]

OFF CUT OF MAHOGANY LOG. IT WAS 2 FT LONG X 3 INCH WIDE X 3 INCH THICK.  USED BANDSAW TO SLICE TIMBER 1/4 INCH THICK PANELS AND MADE 2 BOXES ONE SQUARE BOX AND ONE WITH DOME SHAPE LID  [...]