Woodworking Techniques Restoring an Antique Rocking Chair

Bring new life to a tired antique. Here are my steps to restoring an old rocking chair

CRAFTING MAGIC: Making a Drawer Box

One of magic's oldest box tricks.

Laminated Coping Saw

This project brings together a diverse set of skills including epoxy work, bent lamination, metalworking, turning, and riveting

Mid-Century Media Console

This Mid-Century table is a great way to blend woodworking with modern materials

Tools 101 Calling all Dust Extractors

We take a look at eight dust extractors to see which ones stand out and which ones suck the most

SawStop Compact Table Saw

Most woodworkers are familiar now with the SawStop line of table saws

Grizzly Electric Sawmill

As a sawmill owner, I cut lumber for a variety of outlets. Most, I cut for myself

Veneered and Dovetailed Box

A box like this one is the perfect way to polish your hand tool skills and play with new techniques.

Mid-Mod Sideboard

All the flavors of walnut shine in this versatile storage and serving piece.

Limbert Style #357 Bookcase

Traditional construction techniques make this mediumsized bookcase a real gem.

Shop Lighting

Upgrade your shop lighting to help you see what you are working on and to make your shop more inviting.

Hide Glue

This traditional glue takes a little bit of preparation and planning, but is still a valuable asset in today's shop

Mobile Spray Station

Keep all your spraying equipment and finishing supplies in one convenient mobile spray station

Coopered Leg Hall Table

Coopered legs and tusk tenons build the structure of this beautiful hall table

ESSA

About an hour south of Branson, Missouri is the small town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas

What, Why & Hows of CNC Machines

Over the last decade, CNC machines have become a common topic in woodworking. Most know that they cut things out, but that’s the extent of their knowledge

PREMIUM DADO BLADE SHOWDOWN

We set out to compare 11 premium dado blades to help you sort out which might be right for you

Textured Coloured Form with Metal Leaf

Create a beautiful showpiece by power carving on the lathe and adding a splash (or a wave) of color

Instant Dewaxed Shellac

Take the wax out of shellac and you've got a great sealer that's compatible with most other finishes

OLIVER 10044 Planer

Oliver Machinery, a name recognized as a manufacturer of vintage woodworking machinery, has returned to the marketplace

MAXAIR eCAPR Respirator

If you’ve been a subscriber to Popular Woodworking for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I like to turn. A few issues back, I covered some of my top turning accessories—one of those was the Sundstrom SR500/700 respirator. I had many emails from people saying they loved the idea, but wanted a less expensive alternative

Coopered Seat

Building a sculptured rocker starts with a coopered seat. Or as I call it, \"The Big Smile Seat!\"

Veneered Chessboard

It’s easy to create a veneered chessboard with an inlay accent, using a minimal number of tools.

3 Holiday Ornaments

These three ornaments are the perfect small gifts to make for your friends and family this holiday season.

Leather by DRAGONFLY

The world's best, custom-made apron is handmade by husband-and-wife team Patrick and Michelle Melchior.

Eastwood Ottoman Upholstery

After the woodworking is done, finish your project with upholstery to match.

Mini Curio Cabinet

This small-scale curio cabinet is the perfect size to sit on a shelf, or in a bookcase.

Eastwood Ottoman

This classic Stickley ottoman oozes Craftsman style, but don't let its simple form fool you - it packs in some great woodworking.

Shaker Tray with a Little Embellishment

Requiring sawing, planning, and shaping skills, this tray is the perfect project to put hand-tool lessons to practice.

Hand Plane Restoration

Bringing an old hand plane back to life is simple to do, and will yield a top-notch tool.