Recent How-To Stories

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  Block plane dials in the details

  July 23, 2020

  Mike Pekovich demonstrates how he uses his block plane to create roundovers and bullnose profiles, to make parts appear thinner or thicker, to exaggerate a curve, or even to make a straight edge appear curved.

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  How to weave a seat with Danish cord

  July 14, 2020

  When he makes chairs, David Johnson blends the best techniques learned in a career studying and restoring chairs with woven seats.

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  Webinar: Build a Better Cabinet with Steve Latta

  July 10, 2020

  Replay Join FWW contributing editor Steve Latta, for a webinar on his time-tested methods for building a cabinet efficiently and solidly.

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  Grind and get back to work – fast

  June 30, 2020

  For Megan Fitzpatrick, there is simply no faster way to remove a chip from a blade or erase a too-large secondary bevel than a high-speed wheel grinder.

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  When a dowel joint breaks

  June 29, 2020

  Broken dowel joints are common when restoring old chairs. David Johnson demonstrates his techniques for bringing life back to these classics.

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  Veneered Boxes Made Easy

  June 23, 2020

  Craig Thibodeau has worked with veneer for years, and he has clever techniques that make it easier to achieve high-end results. Here he'll show you how to make a mitered, veneered box that he describes as simple but that looks anything but.

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  Add a gallery to a desk

  June 15, 2020

  Chris Becksvoort shows you how to build a gallery that's full of functionality and eye-catching details

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  Pattern routing jigs for perfect curves

  June 8, 2020

  Bob Van Dyke shows how to make and use some of his go-to pattern routing jigs: a reusable jig for gentle curves, a half-pattern for tight curves, and a template that attaches directly to the workpiece.

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  Video: Furniture Design Step by Step with Mike Pekovich

  June 4, 2020

  Replay Join FWW creative director Michael Pekovich, for a webinar on his design process.

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  Q&A: Sanding to 500 grit

  June 4, 2020

  One reader asks Chris Becksvoort if sanding too fine will interfere with finishing.