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Popular Woodworking Magazine - October 2025 - Issue 285

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In this issue

BUILDING A GROOVING PLANE
James Wright Shows How To Build This Useful Plane In Short Order.

SHAKER BENCH
A Woven Seat and Tapered Legs Give This A Classic Look.

SOLID ENTRY DOORS
The Gateway To Any Dwelling, A Door is a Large and Fun Project.

A VISIT TO THE North House Folk School.

Festool Sander

If you've been reading this magazine for a while, you might have noticed that I've been on a quest for the perfect battery powered sander.

1 mins

Fuji D6 6-Stage HVLP System

When it comes to applying finish to your project, spraying is arguably the easiest method.

1 mins

Shave-A-Shelf

I devised a new way to fit a shelf into a dado.

1 mins

Remove Spilled Candle Wax

After our last family birthday party I spent an hour scraping big globs of candle wax from several tables and our wood mantel.

1 mins

Folding Saddle Square

Making accurate marks is one of the most fundamental tasks in a wood shop, yet it can be quite challenging to master.

1 mins

Grizzly G0999 15" Planer

When I think of a benchtop planer, I’m reminded of Ryobi’s AP-10 “lunchbox” planer my grandfather had in his shop.

1 mins

F-2 Hammer

It’s not often that a new tool company makes a signifi cant impact in the woodworking market, and it’s even rarer for a hand tool company to do so. However, Zen-Wu Toolworks is achieving just that.

1 mins

Meyer Woodworks Filter Shaker

I've said it once, and I'll say it again: my dust collection system is one of my favorite things in my shop.

1 mins

Inside Look: Tool Manufacturing

A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer.

6 mins

Spoon Tool Sharpening

Get a razor edge on tools that are tricky to sharpen.

4 mins

Shaker-Inspired Bench

This woven bench is a simple project to build, and is elegant enough to fit in any decor.

6 mins

Grooving Plane

This traditional plane is a fun way to cut grooves, and can be made in half of a day.

7 mins

Solid Entry Doors

Doors are the gateway to the home. Make a bold statement with shop-made entry doors.

10+ mins

Finishing Schedule

Outdoor projects encounter a variety of conditions.

1 mins

North House Folk School

Visit the north shore of Lake Superior to connect with a craft community like none other.

3 mins

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Popular Woodworking Magazine Description:

Publisher: Active-Interest-Media

Category: Hobbies_Craft

Language: English

Frequency: Bi-Monthly

Popular Woodworking has delivered articles and commentary from America’s best and brightest woodworkers for more than 30 years. The editorial focus is a committed philosophy of hybrid woodworking – blending the best of hand tool and power tool woodworking. We bring you woodworking projects for every skill level ranging from simple (but attractive) projects that use basic joinery, to complex furniture plans using advanced woodworking techniques, alongside new tools, tips and tricks to make you a better woodworker...