Hobbies_Craft
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CUSTOMIZABLE SHOP CABINETS
Build wall and base cabinets to supply your shop with serious storage. Simple tablesaw techniques make the process straightforward.
10 min |
March 2026
Wood
UNDERSTANDING LUMBER BUYING
Armed with the right knowledge, you can walk into any lumberyard and order hardwood lumber like a boss.
7 min |
March 2026
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A CABINET WITH PIZZA-ZZ
Pair this stainless steel-topped cabinet with a portable pizza oven, a pellet smoker, or a grill and you have an outdoor kitchen on wheels.
4 min |
March 2026
Wood
MUSICAL MASTERY
About three years ago, I purchased a guitar kit online but was very disappointed with the quality of the wood. Instead, I designed and built my own guitar from scratch using curly cherry.
2 min |
March 2026
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CASSEROLE RACK
Nothin’ says lovin’ like something hot from the oven. This rack keeps those hot dishes from burning your fingers or ruining your table.
3 min |
March 2026
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WHAT'S AHEAD
A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MAY ISSUE (ON SALE MARCH 20)
1 min |
March 2026
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THICKNESS PLANER TUNE-UP
These easy maintenance steps keep your portable thickness planer performing at its peak to produce the best boards.
4 min |
March 2026
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SHOP GLOW-UP
Step out of the dark ages and transform your shop with modern, better lighting. It’s easier than you think.
5 min |
March 2026
Wood
MAGAZINE SLING TABLE
Combining mahogany and leather, this Danish Modern-inspired cube offers a design and mitered tenon construction that will both stand the test of time.
3 min |
March 2026
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WOOD INNOVATION AWARDS 2026
Despite a challenging year, manufacturers continue to create new products that help woodworkers take our craft to new levels.
7 min |
March 2026
Wood
WEE WORKSHOP WONDER
Squeezing a workshop into half of a two-car garage doesn’t have to limit its woodworking potential. The key is careful tool placement and efficient workflow.
2 min |
March 2026
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RACK & ROLLER
My roller outfeed stand spent a lot of time just hanging on the wall, so I gave it a second life as a handy shop rack.
3 min |
March 2026
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STOP SHELVES FROM SLIP SLIDIN' AWAY
SHOP TIPS: At-the-ready rack, color-coded cords, and more
2 min |
March 2026
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SOCK-LEG TABLE
Build this accent table and try your hand at an uncommon technique for dressing up tapered legs.
3 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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SLED INTO SUCCESS WITH SEGMENTED BOWLS
Start your journey toward creating beautiful bowls with the first critical step: accurately cutting and assembling the angled segments.
3 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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VENEER-SHADE LAMP
Get ready for warm and glowing reactions to this lamp. It makes sheets of veneer and bits from your scrap bin really shine.
4 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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BREADBOARD ENDS DONE RIGHT
This traditional method for concealing end grain relies on a hidden trick to work properly. Find out the \"hole\" story behind breadboard ends with this time-tested method.
3 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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TRANSFORMABLE TOOL STAND
Simple but sturdy, this mobile stand can hold a benchtop power tool. Build two stands and you can stack them or pair them as pedestals for an add-on workbench top.
3 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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MODERN PICNIC TABLE
Serve up some style at your next cookout or outdoor party with this eye-catching table and bench combo.
3 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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MITER-GAUGE SHOOTING BOARD
Build this shooting board in an afternoon; use it for a lifetime to produce gap-free joinery with just a few strokes of a hand plane.
1 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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BENCHTOP ROUTER TABLES
Can compact tables deliver big-time routing features and performance? We tested 11 benchtop models to find out.
5 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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CLASSIC CHERRY SIDEBOARD
A plywood carcase provides a quick-to-build foundation for the dovetailed drawers and mortise-and-tenon doors.
5 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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STUDIO? WOOD SHOP? YES!
Don't mistake this backyard shed as a high-end home for garden tools. Instead, you'll find an efficient, well-lit, and comfortable workshop inside.
2 min |
July 2024 - Issue 296
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PISTON-FIT DRAWERS
Create snug-fitting, smooth-sliding drawers for your fine project builds.
2 min |
October 2023
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PORTABLE PUZZLE TRAY
This expandable assembly station provides dedicated space for your jigsaw masterpieces, plus it stores the puzzle and its pieces between sessions.
3 min |
October 2023
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UPGRADE YOUR TABLESAW WITH AROUTER TABLE
Maximize your shop space by turning your tablesaw into a dual-purpose cutting and shaping center.
3 min |
October 2023
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SMALL-PARTS TABLESAW SLED
With customizable hold-downs, this smallparts tablesaw sled lets you safely trim even miniature workpieces with ease and accuracy.
3 min |
October 2023
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MUST-HAVE TOOLS FOR ACCURATE MEASURING
Achieving spot-on precision doesn't require a collection of expensive devices. In our shop, a simple few handle the majority of what we do.
2 min |
October 2023
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RECLAIMED LUMBER
Trees aren't the only game in town when it comes to lumber sources. Give old wood a second look for your next project.
4 min |
September 2023 - Issue 290
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SHELLAC A CLASSIC FINISH FOR TODAY'S WOODWORKER
Ease of use along with many other advantages make shellac a must-have for any workshop.
3 min |