Hollow, quartersawn columns and traditional inlay elevate an easy project
Cope-and-stick router bits are quick but tricky. Here's how to get perfect results
New 14-in. models have serious resaw capacity,with more power to handle bigger boards
See how we tested these essential shop machines for resaw capacity and general fit and finish
Thin layers of shellac and stain add age and warmth without blotching
Trim hidden areas to quickly produce a flawless fit
Dress up your work with these unique designs
Router bits and hot sand create bandings with a striking 3D effect for decorating furniture
Unusual woods at bargain prices might be closer to home than you think
Find contact information for sawyers and boutique lumberyards recommended by FWW readers and authors
Form meets function in this classic design
Readers, editors, contributors sign their work in distinctive ways
A closer look at these marking tools for scribe lines
Signs that your tools are losing their cutting power
Use a standard strap to pre-bend the wood, then wrap it around any form
Five steps to create an aged Arts-and-Crafts finish
Learn how to apply an authentic-looking Arts and Crafts finish that simulates age and doesn't require harsh ammonia fumes.
Student tackles hand-fluting with a shopmade plane and two-way drawers with spring catches
SmartFlix offers Web rental services for hobbyists
A new line of saws patterned after a set by renowned maker John Kenyon
Versatile storage accessory can hold a lot of tool accessories without eating up much space
More letters on glue test article: There’s so much “information” floating around that it’s refreshing to have some real comparisons and conclusions, with data to back them up. I applaud…
Q: I’m making a kitchenette table and want protection against watermarks. Is there a finish that comes close to the water resistance of Formica? John Willoz, Columbus Junction, IA A:…
Q: I recently found a treasure trove of fresh-cut curly maple. It’s mostly 4/4 and 5/4, with some 6x8s that I will cut into 3x8s to encourage drying within my…
Q: I purchased some used sharpening stones, but I don’t know if they are waterstones or oilstones. How can I tell the difference? Duane C. Bennett, Medford, OR A: Until…
Q: Is it possible to use a splitter with a zero-clearance insert? Leo Chee, Southbury, CT A: The long splitter slot at the back of a regular steel insert usually…
Q: Humidity changes are causing my socket chisel handles to pop out. Rapping them back in is aggravating. Can I glue in the handles? If so, what type of glue…
Q: I am a user/collector of wood-bodied planes. Often the wood is very dry. How do I clean and preserve these wooden bodies so that they remain useful? John Michael,…
Follow the life of a tree as it makes its way from log to furniture-grade lumber
A seasoned sawyer reveals his secrets for drying lumber in a kiln or in the open air
Find out why this unique cut of lumber is so expensive and so coveted
Woodworker and humorist Saul Isler introduces his audio series with the story of his first encounter with pen-pal James Krenov
A reunion with long-time pen-pal James Krenov sets off another chapter in the Butcher's life story
Bend a workpiece in two directions in this technique for creating curved and twisted furniture parts
Follow along with a day in the life of a Pennsylvania custom mill to see how trees are harvested, cut, and dried to create furniture-grade lumber
Watch the complete construction process on video, download the plan, and ask the author questions in our first-ever interactive project workshop.
Learn the best ways to remove a finish, safely. First of a five-part video series.
