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PREMIUM DADO BLADE SHOWDOWN
We set out to compare 11 premium dado blades to help you sort out which might be right for you
10 min |
June 2023 - Issue 271
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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
10 min |
June 2023 - Issue 271
Popular Woodworking
Instant Dewaxed Shellac
Take the wax out of shellac and you've got a great sealer that's compatible with most other finishes
1 min |
June 2023 - Issue 271
Popular Woodworking
OLIVER 10044 Planer
Oliver Machinery, a name recognized as a manufacturer of vintage woodworking machinery, has returned to the marketplace
1 min |
June 2023 - Issue 271
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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
1 min |
June 2023 - Issue 271
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Coopered Seat
Building a sculptured rocker starts with a coopered seat. Or as I call it, \"The Big Smile Seat!\"
9 min |
April 2023 - Issue 270
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Veneered Chessboard
It’s easy to create a veneered chessboard with an inlay accent, using a minimal number of tools.
10+ min |
April 2023 - Issue 270
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3 Holiday Ornaments
These three ornaments are the perfect small gifts to make for your friends and family this holiday season.
7 min |
December 2022 - Issue 268
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Leather by DRAGONFLY
The world's best, custom-made apron is handmade by husband-and-wife team Patrick and Michelle Melchior.
4 min |
December 2022 - Issue 268
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Eastwood Ottoman Upholstery
After the woodworking is done, finish your project with upholstery to match.
8 min |
December 2022 - Issue 268
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Mini Curio Cabinet
This small-scale curio cabinet is the perfect size to sit on a shelf, or in a bookcase.
7 min |
December 2022 - Issue 268
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Eastwood Ottoman
This classic Stickley ottoman oozes Craftsman style, but don't let its simple form fool you - it packs in some great woodworking.
10+ min |
December 2022 - Issue 268
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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.
8 min |
December 2022 - Issue 268
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Hand Plane Restoration
Bringing an old hand plane back to life is simple to do, and will yield a top-notch tool.
10 min |
December 2022 - Issue 268
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Carved Rim Bowl
A little bit of carving and gilding on the rim of this bowl transforms it from a nice piece to an extraordinary one.
10 min |
October 2022 - Issue 267
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Kumiko Wall Shelf
This wall shelf is an elegant, simple way to showcase a special piece of woodworking —an Asa-no-ha Kumiko panel.
9 min |
October 2022 - Issue 267
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Exact Width Dado Jigs
Two simple router jigs to get perfectly sized dados and grooves, even for undersized plywood.
7 min |
October 2022 - Issue 267
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Specialty Chisels For Your Shop
These five specialty chisels will be the perfect compliment to your bench chisels.
8 min |
October 2022 - Issue 267
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5 Must-Have Clamps For Your Shop
A well-equipped shop will have a variety of clamps for different situations. Here’s our favorites.
6 min |
October 2022 - Issue 267
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Bowl-Turning Accessories
These top-notch bowl-turning accessories will make your time at the lathe more enjoyable.
9 min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Popular Woodworking
12v Drill Showdown
We take a look at six drills to see what sort of progress these tools have made in the past decade.
9 min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
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Splay-Leg Table
This small table is the perfect, elegant addition to any room and can easily be built in a weekend.
10 min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Popular Woodworking
Jared Greene's File & Hammer Saw Works
Jared Greene has been making a name for himself in the hand tool world with his handmade back saws.
2 min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
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Tea Cabinet
The elegant arched case of this tea cabinet is a great way to practice bent lamination and showcase some unique wood.
7 min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
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A Great Glue Bottle Tip
WORKSHOP TIPS
1 min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
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Milling Lumber with a Chainsaw Mill
When it comes to milling lumber, chainsaw mills offer a low cost of entry, with some big capacities.
10+ min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
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Maximize Your Dust Collection
Understanding what makes a dust collection system work and work well.
10+ min |
August 2022 - Issue 266
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Drum Style Box with Pewter Insert
A textured pewter inlay elevates this elegant box to something that you'll be proud to display.
10+ min |
June 2022
Popular Woodworking
Understanding Cordless Tools
Demystifying volts, amp hours, and types of cordless tool motors.
8 min |
June 2022
Popular Woodworking
Traditional Fumed Finish for White Oak
A simple approach to this classic finishing technique.
4 min |