Veritas Hacking Knife
Tool: Veritas Hacking Knife Shop Now Manufacturer: Lee Valley MSRP: $95.00 Of all the tools in my shop, I probably use a knife the most. Oftentimes, it’s something as simple...
Dress for Dust
Do the clothes really make the man? Try taking a tip from turners and dress up for dust. Wear a jumpsuit and a face shield when you can’t collect sawdust...
Customary Marks
These furniture maker’s symbols are an international language. They have been used for generations because they’re easy to make and easy to understand. A board’s working face and edge...
Versa-Fence Face Upgrade Review
Tool: Versa-Fence Face Upgrade Shop Now Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $169.99 I think it’s a safe bet that the table saw is at the heart of most shops. Today, Sawstop saws...
An Open Mind
It pains me to admit this, but I am a lousy woodworking dad. My oldest son (age 10) occasionally asks me to help him build something. 95% of the time,...
Hercules OSHA-Compliant Dust Extractor Review
Tool: OSHA-Compliant Dust Extractor Shop Now Manufacturer: Hercules MSRP: $349.99 I continue to be impressed with the leaps and bounds that Harbor Freight has made in the power tool [...]
Online Extras June 2025 #283
Here are the online extras for the June 2025 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Interested in having the magazine delivered directly to your mailbox (physical or email) six times a...
Waterproof Outdoor Projects
When used as an undercoat or sealer, brushable epoxy greatly reduces expansion and contraction in wood. Coat all parts prior to assembly and make sure epoxy gets down into the...
