Handplanes, Handplanes, Handplanes
“Handplanes” is the third-most common topic of question we get at the magazine. (First is “workbenches”…specifically, “What wood should I use to build [...]
An Intro to Marking Knives: Part One
Among the first woodworking tools that I bought were two marking knives. In this entry I will talk about those first knives and the way I use them. In the...
Making Rabbets with Woodworking Hand Tools
If you are just getting started with woodworking hand tools, you will quickly learn that the ability to cut rabbets is essential for making drawers, casework and many other projects. Drawer bottoms...
Q & A: What Does “ Made in USA ” Really Mean?
Manufacturers must follow very strict guidelines established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in order to legally use this label.
Woodworking in America 2015: Kevin Drake
For Kevin Drake, founder of Glen-Drake Toolworks and creator of the Tite-Mark marking gauge, the most important factor for successful woodworking is what happens before the tools touch the wood....
‘Mid-century Modern Furniture’ by Michael Crow
For many woodworkers, mid-century modern furniture seems a mass-manufactured mystery. We remember the excesses of the style – the kidney-shaped everything, the peg legs and the crappy dowels. But [...]
A Visit with Toshio Odate
Most of last week, I was in Connecticut to film a video with teacher, sculptor, author, artist and woodworker (also, excellent chef) Toshio Odate, along with our video editor, David...
Nelson Platform Bench
Editor’s note: During his time design director for Herman Miller, George Nelson recruited a series of talented designers including Ray and Charles Eames, Isamu Noguchi, Robert Propst and [...]
Carve A Pierced Ball & Claw Foot
Alf Sharp, a noted period woodworker for more than 30 years, is here to show you how to create this iconic ball and claw piece
Fixing Splits with Pocket Screws
When I have a visible split in a large slab tabletop, I’ll stabilize it with a wooden key, like I described here last week. But when it comes to the...
Cheap Saws – Part 2
In Part 1, I discussed my reasons for owning disposable saws. Here are some other considerations, including cost. First, please don’t assume this is a knock at quality saw makers....
Q & A: Is Construction Lumber Good For Furniture?
You can’t use this wood as it is. You’ve got to do some selective cutting first and then dry out the wood before making furniture with it.
