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From the Archives: Dale Nish, one of the principal architects of the turning revival, shares some turning techniques. Birdhouse Christmas ornaments have become very popular the last few years, and...

Beating it requires knowing the right way to nail a board. When I was about 8 years old, I decided that I needed to construct a sturdy fort to protect...

Some simple adaptations turn this 19th-century bench into a modern mudroom necessity. There is an old Shaker hymn called “Simple Gifts” that begins with this line: “Tis the gift to...

We found 3 great machines priced from $225 to $1,550. By Judy Ditmer & Kara Gebhart Pages: 76-79 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now Mini lathes,...

By the Popular Woodworking staff Pages: 61-65 Every year, the Best New Tools article is the one that everyone on the staff looks forward to. Each editor picks his or...

By Nick Engler Pages: 45-52 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now There are three basic saw cuts: crosscuts, rips and miters. Crosscuts are made perpendicular to...

Strong and versatile, this joint is simple to make with a router. By Bill Hylton Pages: 30-32 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now For the woodworker...

By David Thiel Page: 28 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now While most woodworkers will go out of their way to avoid having to do accurate...

By David Thiel Page: 28 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now Two things to know about the Twin Cutter: One, this is a truly amazing saw....

By Christopher Schwarz Page: 27 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now Learning to take a rough piece of lumber to a perfectly finished state is more...

By Christopher Schwarz Page: 27 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now It’s time to get acquainted with the big brother of the first Veritas shoulder plane,...

By Robert W. Lang Page: 26 From the December 2004 issue #145 Buy this issue now As a class, 3+ horsepower plunge routers are more tool than the average woodworker...