Popular Woodworking
Custom Cutterheads from WGM Toolworks
If you've watched any of our videos, or listened to our podcast, you'll know that I'm a vintage tool fanatic.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
The Spill Plane
A Specialty Plane For Everyday Use.
3 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Y-2 Bench Chisels from Zen-Wu Toolworks
If there’s one hand-tool company that’s finally getting the recognition it deserves, it’s Zen-Wu Toolworks. Founded by Luke Lyu, Zen-Wu specializes in traditional Chinese tools made to an exceptionally high standard, and the Y-2 bench chisels are a perfect example of that commitment to quality.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Woodpecker's Joinery Sled
Most people think of a table saw primarily as a tool for cutting parts to length or ripping them to width.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Ridgid HD1900 NXT Vac
Heavy-duty shop cleanup is where a shop vacuum really earns its keep. For me, a good vac needs three things: a powerful motor, a drum large enough that I’m not emptying it constantly, and a design that rolls easily around the shop. Ridgid’s HD1900 NXT checks all three boxes.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Light Work
An introduction to laser engravers for the woodshop.
10+ min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Woodshop BTUS
Nothing is more poetic and comforting than a roaring wood stove in the shop.
2 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Trouble-Free Dovetail Clamp
Dovetails are popular because they're strong and self-locking from one side.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
A Press to Laminate Curved Parts
Curved, laminated parts are stronger than parts sawn from solid wood. This press makes laminating easy.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Engrave Fill PRO Al Pattern Generation
It's not often that we feature software in our New Tools section—and even less often that a piece of software excites me. A few months ago, though, I came across a social media post asking whether anyone would be interested in an AI-powered tool that could generate decorative patterns and fills for laser engraving. That idea caught my attention, and I followed along as the project evolved into what is now Engrave Fill Pro.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Blue Spruce Toolworks Hand Stitched Rasps
A rasp is one of the most valuable shaping tools you can have in the shop.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
JET JDP-20S Smart Drill Press
At first glance, a drill press seems like one of the simplest tools in the shop: a motor turns a spindle, the spindle turns a bit, and a hole appears. In practice, though, drilling clean, accurate holes across different materials and bit types is far more nuanced. Feed rate, spindle speed, depth control, and material choice all play a role in getting clean, accurate holes.
1 min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Floating Top Entry Table
This mitered case and veneered top make this project an interesting challenge.
10+ min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Harlem Spice Chest Part I: Crafting the Case & Dividers
This piece is inspired by period spice chests and offers a great way to practice traditional hand tool techniques.
10+ min |
March - April 2026
Popular Woodworking
Drill Station
This simple storage solution stashes your drills and drivers, charges their batteries, and organizes your drill accessories.
5 min |
March - April 2026
Wood
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
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
Wood
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
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
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
Wood
STOP SHELVES FROM SLIP SLIDIN' AWAY
SHOP TIPS: At-the-ready rack, color-coded cords, and more
2 min |
March 2026
Wood
WHAT'S AHEAD
A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE MAY ISSUE (ON SALE MARCH 20)
1 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
Wood
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
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
Wood
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
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
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
Rock&Gem Magazine
The Lost Twins of Kongsberg
A Silver Story Resurfaced
3 min |
January / February 2026
Rock&Gem Magazine
DINOSAURS OF THE HELL CREEK MUSEUM
In the Badlands of South Dakota, just outside the small town of Belle Fourche—pronounced “Bell Foosh”—a new attraction has taken shape that every dinosaur enthusiast should see. The Dinosaurs of the Hell Creek Museum is part hands-on exhibit, part science center and part active research lab.
3 min |