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Stanley No. 45 and No. 55 combination planes are put to the test. “This Universal Tool is a PLOW, DADO, RABBET, FILLETSTER, and MATCH PLANE, a BEADING and CENTER BEADING...

Built to hold hoses, store garden tools and to last for years. Outdoor Arts & Crafts furniture was almost always made from wicker or hickory sticks, so when it came...

My dust collector, though pieced-together, is the perfect solution for my one-car garage shop. I use a cyclone separator and 5-gallon bucket in conjunction with my shop vacuum. For easy...

Learn how to restore your damaged furniture finishes with these practical tips and techniques. Over time, furniture finishes can become dull or develop various marks and blemishes. This guide will...

On this week’s episode of the ShopNote’s Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan, the topics at hand include: What’s Logan Snackin’ On?, Firing up a New/Old Planer, Reader’s [...]

For a considerable stretch of time, I’ve championed carbide-turning tools as an accessible and straightforward system, especially for those venturing into woodturning. These tools demand [...]

I’ve found that padding my vise faces with cork prevents them from marring many surfaces, especially softer woods or finished workpieces. I use 1⁄4“-thick cork, which is available by the...

Shooting boards are one of those hand-tool jigs that people talk about (a lot) but few people actually know much about. Whenever I teach, students always clamor for a demonstration...

The Amazon Prime Big Deals Days are here, and we’ve rounded up the top savings for woodworking tools and accessories. Keep checking back for the latest deals! Updated 10/11 at...

Attach the tree to the base. Part 1: Introduction • Part 2: Push and Peel Knife Maneuvers • Part 3: Parting and Pulling Techniques • Part 4: Rounding the Tree...

Build classic from the Arts & Crafts era. I jumped at the chance to examine an original Stickley Brothers dining table, because I love figuring out how to build antique...

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan talk about transitioning the shop to winter woodworking, updates around the magazine world and here in our tv...