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The Rear View Mirror
Popular Woodworking
|January - Febrauary 2026
It’s hard to believe that Woodworking in America 2025 is already a month in the rearview mirror.
What a weekend it was—packed with seminars, demonstrations, vendors, and plenty of good old-fashioned camaraderie. I had the chance to visit with many of our subscribers, and the feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive. It’s always rewarding to see so many woodworkers come together to share knowledge, stories, and a genuine passion for the craft.
This story is from the January - Febrauary 2026 edition of Popular Woodworking.
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