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Sometime back in 1996 I took a piece of cloth that was cast off from my wardrobe. I cannot remember what the garment was. A sweatshirt perhaps? Long underwear? It’s a bit stretchy. And I [...]

About a year ago, Senior Editor Glen D. Huey wandered over to my desk and asked me if I thought he was being made the victim of a practical joke. In a phone conversation he had been told that [...]

“How poor are they that have not patience!What wound did ever heal but by degrees?Thou know’st we work by wit, and not by witchcraft;And wit depends on dilatory time.” (Othello, [...]

When I first opened the package, I assumed that the tool inside was a prototype that had a plastic blade. That happens occasionally here at the magazine when a manufacturer wants our opinion on a [...]

Learning to cut woodworking joints is one thing. Figuring out how to assemble all those joints in a correct and efficient order for a project is another skill entirely. In the upcoming Fall 2008 [...]

Sharing knowledge and inspiration is an integral part of woodworking. On most forums, you’ll find a wealth of knowledge on tools, techniques and projects.  And, if you’re looking [...]

Between bites of salad, Kevin Drake pauses to take a close look at the common chair sitting in our local Panera. When I look at the chair, all I see is your typical bent-lamination, [...]

You can now download an enhanced pdf of the March 2008 issue of Woodworking Magazine (Issue 9) for $6. Our instant digital downloads are compatible with any computer running Adobe Reader 7.0, a [...]

        Yes, the world does need a better router baseplate. How about one that's a terrific guide for cutting dados, rabbets, grooves, mortises and circles? The [...]

            If you've ever struggled to get perfectly flush pocket-screw joints, Kreg's new Klamp Table may be the perfect helping hand you need. The [...]

        Miter saws equipped with lasers to indicate the line of cut have become commonplace, but DeWalt has a new twist: instead of a laser, DeWalt has developed a [...]

        The Flexadux PVR-4 is a medium weight clear PVC hose reinforced with a spring steel wire helix. Designed for dust and light woodchip collection, the ribbed [...]