STEVE BUTLER

A humble approach to woodworking education

Solid value in a new saw

Rikon 10-205 Left-Tilt Contractor Saw

Feel the human hand at HANCOCK SHAKER VILLAGE

The western Massachusetts area known as the Berkshires is home to dozens of summer music festivals, art museums, and trendy restaurants.

Details Details

A home for the devil and a reflection of the gods

Bowed PSALTERY

Coaxing music from inside the grain

Bevel-edge INLAY

Prettify and personalize your projects

6 Tips for ROUTER RESUSCITATION

Maintenance and cures for an ailing tool

3-in-1 SHOOTING BOARD

A basic bench appliance that yields precision performance

Basketball Cutting Board

A precision template set makes this project a slam dunk

SUPER-SIMPLE CUTOFF CART

A two-sheet solution for short boards and sheet goods

EDGING SHEET GOODS

How to hide that ugly core

Rockin' RECORD STORAGE

Stash your wax in mid-century style with this simple mitered case

AWL IN A DAY'S WORK

Toolmaking in a woodshop

REAXX, The New Super-Safe Tablesaw From Bosch

Bosch GTS1041A REAXX™ Jobsite Table Saw

tablesaw dovetail jig

achieve the look of hand-cut joinery with a machine-made start.

freestanding lumber rack

a modular solution for storing boards and panels anywhere.

spotlight on padauk

add flavor to your next project with this rich and rare wood.

Staying Sharp

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder

Norm's Advice

Be patient, work safely, and enjoy the journey.

Hoosier Cabinet

It would be difficult to find a piece of American furniture with more historical significance than the Hoosier cabinet.

Spotlight On Sapele

A shimmery mahogany substitute

Price-smart Power Tool Partner

These days, I think that a tool-triggered (TT) vacuum is a must-have item in any well-equipped workshop.

Resawing at the Tablesaw

It’s often the perfect tool for the job.

Spotlight On Tamarind

Add spice to your next project with this spalted wood

David Picciuto On Inspiration And Being Happy

A photographer found it too expensive to have his work framed and decided to make the frames himself.

Straight Talk On Straight Bits

Here’s how to make the best choice for righteous routing

The Maloof Rocker

One of the most celebrated woodworkers and furniture designers of the 20th century, Californian Sam Maloof plied his craft from the early post-World War II era through 2009, the year of his passing.

Spotlight On Mesquite

A challenging wood that’s worth the extra work.

Choosing & Using Japanese Saws

Expand your tool arsenal with handsaws that belong to a centuries-old tradition of craftsmanship.

Advice to My Younger Self

How to get a better start at woodworking.