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How to make a salt box

July 5, 2021

Make one for yourself, or a bunch for family and friends (and yourself)
STL244: Laura Mays–The inquisitive furniture maker

July 2, 2021

Jon Binzen interviews Laura Mays, woodworker and director of The Krenov School, about her journey to woodworking and the inspiration behind her inquisitive work.
Farrington’s good-value seal of approval

June 30, 2021

Mike Farrington shares a few tools that he's used for an extended period of time and he thinks represent a good value.
3D models – old school

June 28, 2021

When the last place you want to be is in front of a computer screen, try a scale model or full-size mockup instead of CAD.
Create and use custom SketchUp materials

June 23, 2021

With SketchUp, not only can you get a good visual of the shape of the model, but you can experiment with different finishes.
STL243: Are big squares necessary?

June 18, 2021

Mike, Anissa, and Ben discuss big squares, assembly tables, woodworking with friends, and Anissa's new obsession: plexiglass divider construction.
There is no level playing field

June 17, 2021

The keys to success in the woodworking business are as varied as the craftspeople themselves.
From the bench: My gift is my craft

June 11, 2021

As a child, Philip Morley's dyslexia kept him from succeeding in traditional schools, but thanks to trade school, he found his own way to soar.
From the editor: What we make matters

June 7, 2021

While it’s true that woodworking is often a solitary pursuit, there is an important potential for connection to others in the work we make.
STL242: Is there one block plane to rule them all?

June 4, 2021

Chris Gochnour answers listener questions about back bevels on handplanes, various types of block planes, and getting rid of chatter when using a spokeshave.

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