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PROJECT PRICING
I've noticed that your plans include the project cost.
1 min |
May 2026
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SOURCES UPDATE
Some parts listed for the \"Does-It-All Tablesaw Sled\" in issue 300 (December 2024/January 2025), are no longer available from our original specified source, Lee Valley.
1 min |
May 2026
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HIGH-STYLE SIDEBOARD
Commercially turned legs simplify building this stylish server, making it the perfect addition to any dining room.
8 min |
May 2026
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TOUGH & TUBULAR TANK CAR
The train keeps a-rollin’ with this detailed tank car, the latest addition to the WOOD® Timber Line Express
7 min |
May 2026
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CUTTING DIAGRAMS ARE KEEPERS
I want to thank you for continuing to include cutting diagrams.
1 min |
May 2026
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DRILL PRESS TABLE
Stop making do with that factory metalworking table on your drill press. This overachieving add-on is a woodworking ace.
6 min |
May 2026
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SOLE-MATE STORAGE
Shoe clutter have you feeling de-feeted? Put your foot down and tame the mess with this attractive shoe storage cabinet.
5 min |
May 2026
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OUR FAVORITE WIPE-ON FINISHES
Kiss brush marks goodbye and ditch the need for spray equipment with a wipe-on topcoat. We use them all the time because they’re easy to apply, predictable, and they look great. Here are the oil-based wipe-on finishes we rely on most.
4 min |
May 2026
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A PRESSING MATTER
To simplify gluing up the layers of segmented bowls before turning at the lathe, I built an adjustable press.
2 min |
May 2026
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RELIEF CARVING ON THE CNC
Tap into your CNC router’s third axis capabilities to give your projects a traditional hand-carved look without the handwork.
4 min |
May 2026
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SHOPPING FOR A LATHE
I’d like to get into turning and I’ve been looking at lathes.
2 min |
May 2026
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5 FUNDAMENTAL TABLESAW JOINTS
Using only your tablesaw, you can easily turn out these strong, tight-fitting joints for carcases, drawers, frames, panels, and dozens of other uses.
7 min |
May 2026
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TIMBER-FRAMED INSPIRATION
The post-and-beam framing on this workshop provided an opportunity to learn and develop large-scale woodworking joinery skills. The resulting cozy workspace inspires creativity.
4 min |
May 2026
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SHOPSMITH SHOPS
After seeing Chris Hubert's letter in issue 306 (November 2025), I was pleased to see that I am not the only owner of a Shopsmith.
1 min |
May 2026
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PRACTICAL KINDNESS
GOOD WOODWORKING, LIKE GOOD HOSPITALITY, ADAPTS TO REAL LIFE RATHER THAN PRETENDING THAT LIFE ISN'T IMPERFECT.
2 min |
May 2026
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KIND KUDOS
Three things got my attention in issue 306 (November 2025).
1 min |
May 2026
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IN THE BANK
My niece asked me to make a piggy bank for her daughter, and issue 307 (December 2025/January 2026) could not have been more timely.
1 min |
May 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 |