Hobbies-Craft
Popular Woodworking
Dovetailed Box
This dovetailed box is a great way to practice dovetails and some hand tool skills.
8 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Serpentine Chest
Expand your casework repertoire with a curvaceous front.
10+ min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Bent Rivers Marking Knife
I've made it pretty well known that I have a weakness for “bespoke tool makers.” What excites me about this corner of the craft is that there are so many talented individuals producing tools that are works of art—tools the broader woodworking world simply needs to know about.
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Double Bevel Marquetry
Careful layout and precise cutting are the keys to getting a beautiful marquetry panel.
6 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Hone Scrapers with Diamonds
A lot of folks use a stone to put the final edge on a scraper before turning its hook, but I prefer to use a diamond paddle. It cuts faster than most stones and obviously won't develop a rut, which is always a danger when you continually run the edge of a scraper on a stone.
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Shaker Workbench
This shaker-style workbench combines cabinet storage underneath with a generous work surface up top.
10+ min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Milwaukee M18 Dust Extractor
Tool manufacturers are constantly benchmarking their competitors when developing new tools.
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Stickley #210
Stickley's #210 settee embodies Arts & Crafts simplicity, honesty, and craft in one iconic design.
7 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Soda-Straw Pipette
I rarely use a stain or dye right out of the can. I make my own custom mixes in small quantities until I get the color just right.
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Hovarter VX21 Wagon Vise
When I began construction of my version of the Shaker Workbench (featured later in this issue), I went on the hunt for vise hardware.
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Harvey Alpha A-15 Intelligent Bandsaw
At IWF 2024, Harvey Industries introduced their newest bandsaw innovation, the Alpha A-15 Intelligent Bandsaw. After months of anticipation, the A-15 began arriving to customers in the summer of 2025, and the reception could not have been better. Woodworkers who have had the chance to put the machine through its paces are already praising it as one of the most forward-thinking tools to hit the market in years.
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Oliver Machinery 15" Helical Head Planer
For years, bench-top planers have been capped at around 13\".
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Plane Blade Lapping Jig
Lapping the back of the plane blade can be a lot of work.
1 min |
December 2025
Popular Woodworking
Festool Sander
If you've been reading this magazine for a while, you might have noticed that I've been on a quest for the perfect battery powered sander.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Grizzly G0999 15" Planer
When I think of a benchtop planer, I’m reminded of Ryobi’s AP-10 “lunchbox” planer my grandfather had in his shop.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Grooving Plane
This traditional plane is a fun way to cut grooves, and can be made in half of a day.
7 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Solid Entry Doors
Doors are the gateway to the home. Make a bold statement with shop-made entry doors.
10+ min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Spoon Tool Sharpening
Get a razor edge on tools that are tricky to sharpen.
4 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
F-2 Hammer
It’s not often that a new tool company makes a signifi cant impact in the woodworking market, and it’s even rarer for a hand tool company to do so. However, Zen-Wu Toolworks is achieving just that.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Shave-A-Shelf
I devised a new way to fit a shelf into a dado.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Finishing Schedule
Outdoor projects encounter a variety of conditions.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Shaker-Inspired Bench
This woven bench is a simple project to build, and is elegant enough to fit in any decor.
6 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Remove Spilled Candle Wax
After our last family birthday party I spent an hour scraping big globs of candle wax from several tables and our wood mantel.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Fuji D6 6-Stage HVLP System
When it comes to applying finish to your project, spraying is arguably the easiest method.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Inside Look: Tool Manufacturing
A Rare Look Into A Chinese Tool Manufacturer.
6 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
North House Folk School
Visit the north shore of Lake Superior to connect with a craft community like none other.
3 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Folding Saddle Square
Making accurate marks is one of the most fundamental tasks in a wood shop, yet it can be quite challenging to master.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Meyer Woodworks Filter Shaker
I've said it once, and I'll say it again: my dust collection system is one of my favorite things in my shop.
1 min |
October 2025 - Issue 285
Popular Woodworking
Dust Collection Workstation
This dust collection cart houses a vacuum and cyclonic dust separator for an efficient, clean workstation.
8 min |
July - August 2025
Popular Woodworking
Convenient Benchtop Protection
My workbench is beautiful and I want to keep it that way, so I cover the top with builder's paper whenever I'm gluing or staining.
1 min |