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Blue Spruce Router Plane
One of the benefits of being in my position, is that I sometimes get to see tools that are in the works before they get released to the public. I've watched the development of the Blue Spruce Toolworks router plane for a while now, anxiously waiting for its release.
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March/April 2025 - Issue 282
Popular Woodworking
3M Worktunes Connect + Solar Hearing Protection
Woodworkers all know the importance of PPE in the shop. Hearing protection has probably made the biggest advancements over the last several years.
1 min |
March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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Turned Winged Box
This winged box is turned fast, and the end result will leave people asking how you did that.
8 min |
March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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Bosch Colt Cordless Router
There is probably not a name more synonymous with compact routers than the Bosch Colt. For twenty years now, Bosch has been releasing compact routers under that moniker, but this model represents the biggest change yet—the Colt has gone cordless.
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March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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Milwaukee 7 1/4" Circular Saw Kit
Don't feel alarmed if you're feeling a bit of deja vu; back in October I reviewed the new Milwaukee FUEL™ 61/2\" circular saw, and now that I have my hands on its big brother, I wanted to share my thoughts here as well.
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March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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Setting Up Your Saw for Resawing
Set your bandsaw up for accurate resawing by following these simple setup tips.
7 min |
March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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Dust Collection Fence
This fence is designed to be used at a drill press or router table, and features built-in dust collection for keeping your shop, and lungs, clean.
6 min |
March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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Comparing Portable Router Tables
Portable router tables are a great way to save space in your shop. We're taking a look at the different options available and laying out the differences between them.
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March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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ThermalWood
ThermalWood Canada is offering specialty material to woodworkers all over the world, including an ebony alternative.
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March/April 2025 - Issue 282
Popular Woodworking
How to Create Patina Finishes
By combining paint, metal leaf, and some chemical reactions, you can create interesting effects on a variety of surfaces.
6 min |
March/April 2025 - Issue 282
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Ironbark Toolworks
Devon Campbell is designing and building world-class tools from his shop in Queensland.
5 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
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Fern Stand
This Charles Limbert table was sold as a fern stand, but it's a great addition to any home.
9 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
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Norwegian Linen Chest
This small linen chest can be made in batches, and the lid presents some fun challenges during the process.
8 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
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Bent Lamination Headphone Stand
Practice some mass-assembly techniques to create this elegant stand.
8 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
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All About PPE
Safety is #1 in the workshop.
7 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
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Joinery Machines
Joinery machines are much more than one-trick ponies. Here's an intro, and why you should consider adding one in your shop.
5 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
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Linseed Paints
Linseed paint will change the way you approach painting a project, but this wonderful finish takes a different approach than modern paints.
5 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
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BauBuche
This laminated material comes from Germany, and is made of hundreds of layers of European beech.
2 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
Popular Woodworking
Square Platter with Textured Rim
Adding a bit of texture and colour to a square platter is a great way to dress up a simple design.
4 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Excedo Side Table
With one board, you can put together this side table that packs in a bunch of great woodworking techniques.
6 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Lignomat Mini-LIGNO DX/C
One of the hardest things for me to explain as a woodworking instructor is the importance of knowing the moisture content of the wood you're working with.
1 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Gen II Compact Brushless 1/2" Drill/Driver
I have to confess this review is coming from a fairly biased space-the first generation ONE+ HP Compact Drill is probably my favorite drill I've ever owned.
1 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Inlays with Origin
Origin, the hand-held CNC from Shaper Tools, makes creating inlays effortless.
5 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Deluxe Scriber
There are often times, where there's simply no substitute for the right tool.
1 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Ryobi Compact Barrel Grip Jigsaw
A jigsaw is a great tool for all sorts of quick cuts in the shop. With that in mind, the ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw is just the right size to make it a go-to choice.
1 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Ultrashear Flat Top Blade
Several issues back, I introduced our readers to a new lineup of blades from Woodpeckers.
1 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Metabo HPT 12" Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
In my shop I have fairly high standards for a miter saw.
1 min |
December 2024 - Issue 281
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Bosch Job Site Table Saw
While many woodworkers dream of the largest cabinet saw they can get their hands on, reality often dictates a different path.
1 min |
October 2024 - Issue 280
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MIDSIZE ROUTER MELEE
Routers love them or hate them, there are an overwhelming amount of options available. Here's the breakdown on how this midsized lot performs.
3 min |
October 2024 - Issue 280
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Glancy's No 1 Oil
I've said it before, and I'll say it again. The thing I love most about woodworking is the community around us. I meet some fantastic people within it.
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