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There’s a new fighter in the battle against the Spotted Lanternfly. The biggest reason invasive species — animal or plant — have such a devastating impact is simple: When they invaded, they [...]

Cutting rabbets by hand can quickly and easily be done with vintage and modern planes alike. Both just take a little know-how. I would consider a rabbet joint an essential woodworking joint to [...]

[Updated 7/11 4:30pm CST] Amazon Prime Day 2025 is here, and we’re rounding up the best deals for woodworkers! Keep checking in throughout the next few days as we update the list with tools and [...]

Plastic storage tubs make instant drawers for organizing shop supplies. When I worked in a restaurant as a teenager, I hauled dirty dishes in plastic bus boxes. Using them to organize my shop is [...]

Expand your casework repertoire with a curvaceous front. The Popular Woodworking staff was saddened to hear of the passing of Glen Huey, a longtime editor and contributor for the magazine. Over [...]

A Hands-On Sailing Project in 2×4 A wooden boat is one of the most inspiring projects a child can build. It’s an object of grace and adventure, deeply symmetrical yet full of creative [...]

On this episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John talk about summer projects, Logan’s current workbench build, and some listener comments and questions. Find all of the ShopNotes [...]

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a strange cabinet, a useful [...]

Fast and easy, lasers can literally blast rust away in minutes. I’ve already created lots of things in my woodshop laser center, but with my latest project I didn’t create a single [...]

5 pieces + 12 screws=1 great project. Here’s a great project for displaying houseplants and adding a little charm to any corner of your house. The tripod leg design is rocksteady, even on a tiled [...]

Tool: M18­ FUEL 5″ Random Orbital Sander 2837-20 Shop Now  Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $229 (bare tool)  Of all of the power tools to leap cordless, sanders are one of the [...]

An excellent finish for first timers (and beyond). Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the November 2010 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Wiping varnish might be the [...]