CATEGORIES

Carved Rim Bowl
Popular Woodworking

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.

time-read
10 mins  |
October 2022 - Issue 267
Kumiko Wall Shelf
Popular Woodworking

Kumiko Wall Shelf

This wall shelf is an elegant, simple way to showcase a special piece of woodworking —an Asa-no-ha Kumiko panel.

time-read
9 mins  |
October 2022 - Issue 267
Exact Width Dado Jigs
Popular Woodworking

Exact Width Dado Jigs

Two simple router jigs to get perfectly sized dados and grooves, even for undersized plywood.

time-read
7 mins  |
October 2022 - Issue 267
Specialty Chisels For Your Shop
Popular Woodworking

Specialty Chisels For Your Shop

These five specialty chisels will be the perfect compliment to your bench chisels.

time-read
8 mins  |
October 2022 - Issue 267
5 Must-Have Clamps For Your Shop
Popular Woodworking

5 Must-Have Clamps For Your Shop

A well-equipped shop will have a variety of clamps for different situations. Here’s our favorites.

time-read
6 mins  |
October 2022 - Issue 267
Bowl-Turning Accessories
Popular Woodworking

Bowl-Turning Accessories

These top-notch bowl-turning accessories will make your time at the lathe more enjoyable.

time-read
9 mins  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
12v Drill Showdown
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.

time-read
9 mins  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Splay-Leg Table
Popular Woodworking

Splay-Leg Table

This small table is the perfect, elegant addition to any room and can easily be built in a weekend.

time-read
10 mins  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Jared Greene's File & Hammer Saw Works
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.

time-read
2 mins  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Tea Cabinet
Popular Woodworking

Tea Cabinet

The elegant arched case of this tea cabinet is a great way to practice bent lamination and showcase some unique wood.

time-read
7 mins  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
A Great Glue Bottle Tip
Popular Woodworking

A Great Glue Bottle Tip

WORKSHOP TIPS

time-read
1 min  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Milling Lumber with a Chainsaw Mill
Popular Woodworking

Milling Lumber with a Chainsaw Mill

When it comes to milling lumber, chainsaw mills offer a low cost of entry, with some big capacities.

time-read
10+ mins  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Maximize Your Dust Collection
Popular Woodworking

Maximize Your Dust Collection

Understanding what makes a dust collection system work and work well.

time-read
10+ mins  |
August 2022 - Issue 266
Drum Style Box with Pewter Insert
Popular Woodworking

Drum Style Box with Pewter Insert

A textured pewter inlay elevates this elegant box to something that you'll be proud to display.

time-read
10+ mins  |
June 2022
Understanding Cordless Tools
Popular Woodworking

Understanding Cordless Tools

Demystifying volts, amp hours, and types of cordless tool motors.

time-read
8 mins  |
June 2022
Traditional Fumed Finish for White Oak
Popular Woodworking

Traditional Fumed Finish for White Oak

A simple approach to this classic finishing technique.

time-read
4 mins  |
June 2022
Limbert Style #239 Tabouret Side Table
Popular Woodworking

Limbert Style #239 Tabouret Side Table

This side table, designed by Charles Limbert in the early 1900's, features an octagon top, Arts and Crafts details, and traditional construction methods.

time-read
10+ mins  |
June 2022
Technology in the Shop
Popular Woodworking

Technology in the Shop

Does adding a CNC to your shop make you less of a woodworker?

time-read
2 mins  |
June 2022
Watchmaker's Cabinet
Popular Woodworking

Watchmaker's Cabinet

Based on watchmaker and spool cabinets, this project is a great way to hone your hand tool skills.

time-read
10+ mins  |
June 2022
Shop-made Grilling Tools
Popular Woodworking

Shop-made Grilling Tools

Become the master of the grill after you’ve built these shop-made grilling utensils.

time-read
6 mins  |
April 2022
TSC-200 Crosscut Sled
Popular Woodworking

TSC-200 Crosscut Sled

If you caught the last issue of Popular Woodworking, you might have noticed a photo or two in the cigar humidor article featuring a new crosscut sled. The TSC-200 Crosscut Sled from Infinity Tools is a pretty nifty little sled, and if my initial project or two with it are any indication, it will be a great asset to the shop.

time-read
1 min  |
April 2022
Ridgid R4850 Planer
Popular Woodworking

Ridgid R4850 Planer

The already well-regarded Ridgid thickness planer just got an upgrade. Ridgid, the Home Depot exclusive brand, just announced an upgrade to their thickness planer. The new R4850 offers some great features that make it a good option for your shop.

time-read
1 min  |
April 2022
A Bargain Honing Jig and How To Improve It
Popular Woodworking

A Bargain Honing Jig and How To Improve It

When I first learned how to sharpen, I bought a very simple and inexpensive honing jig made in England by Eclipse. Today, the same jig is widely available under many diff erent brand names and often costs less than $15. It works quite well—I’ve used mine for years— but I’ve made a few small refinements to it. The jig’s body is aluminum, so it’s very easy to modify using a file or disc sander.

time-read
2 mins  |
April 2022
Turning Hollow Forms
Popular Woodworking

Turning Hollow Forms

"With the Lyle Jamieson Hollowing Jig"

time-read
9 mins  |
February 2022
Shop-Made Outdoor Yard Games
Popular Woodworking

Shop-Made Outdoor Yard Games

Need a new yard game or two for your next get-together? Here’s three: Kubb, Ladder Golf, and Lawn Darts.

time-read
10+ mins  |
April 2022
Patio Lounger
Popular Woodworking

Patio Lounger

Try your hand at building a durable and stylish seat that’s fit for the great outdoors

time-read
9 mins  |
April 2022
Outdoor Finishing
Popular Woodworking

Outdoor Finishing

A guide to three kinds of finish that shield wood from the weather.

time-read
9 mins  |
April 2022
Outdoor Kitchen
Popular Woodworking

Outdoor Kitchen

This outdoor kitchen keeps everything needed for an outdoor gathering close at hand.

time-read
10+ mins  |
April 2022
How does Dremel's newest Rotary Tool stack up to one from 30 years ago?
Popular Woodworking

How does Dremel's newest Rotary Tool stack up to one from 30 years ago?

When evaluating a new tool, there are two paths often taken—how does the tool function for its intended purpose, and how does it improve upon what came before it? When looking at the former, the new 8260 Cordless Smart Rotary Tool score a perfect 10! It’s powerful, the battery life exceeds expectations, and the app is well designed and thoughtful. Looking at the latter—specifically comparing it to a circa-1992 Dremel 395 I “borrowed” from my Dad in college (sorry, Dad!)—we start to find a more interesting narrative of progress.

time-read
2 mins  |
April 2022
Bosch GEX18V-5N Random Orbit Sander
Popular Woodworking

Bosch GEX18V-5N Random Orbit Sander

Bosch recently introduced new 12V and 18V brushless cordless random orbit sanders. In addition to the latest brushless motor technology, Bosch paid special attention to lowering the center of gravity of the tool, allowing your hand to be closer to the material. We tested the 18V version and found it to be a great all-around sander.

time-read
1 min  |
April 2022