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There are some woodworkers who say that shavehorses weren’t used in chairmaking – according to the historical record. But shavehorses were definitely used in the mining industry. Check out this...

The Grand Rossa A craftsman and artist transforms a stock piano into a Ferrari-inspired work of art. 28-year-old Justin Elliott, a craftsman from Florida, embarked on a journey eight years...

This summer I have made two changes to my Roubo-style workbench that I built in 2005 that have made the bench even more effective and easy to use. First up,...

My second invention (available at stores) received its first review less then two weeks ago — and it was a five star review. After discovering this I grew quite [...]

Ah, Thursday – day four of a woodworking class. This is the day that most students hit a wall. They take naps at their benches. They sneak off to their...

If you’re a digital subscriber to Popular Woodworking Magazine, be sure to check your inbox today and tomorrow, as you should be getting the download link (I’ll write more about...

Drill Caddy This drill caddy is compact, yet big enough to hold your cordless drill, an extra battery, and all the tools and fasteners you’ll need for any installation project. By...

See-Through Router Base See where you're going on a dovetail jig. By Dave Munkittrick   Why are so many router bases solid black? I hate peering through those little holes...

6 Storage Solutions You Can Build Into Any Cabinet By Bruce Kieffer You may also like… Modular Shop Cabinets Hyperorganize Your Shop Hold-Everything Tool Rack Sandpaper Roll Storage I use...

Woodworking really is simple, despite all attempts to complicate it. Complications introduced by well-meaning folks can keep a beginner away from the enjoyable part: making things. One of the most...

Dream Workbench A modern bench that features storage, stability and mobility By Dave Munkittrick Tired of working on a sheet of plywood thrown over a pair of sawhorses? Had it...

Wedged-Base Workbench Tablesaw joinery locks it together. By Tim Johnson This workbench has a top ready for hard use. But it’s the base that catches your eye. The interlocking joinery,...