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You asked we answered: What type of shirt should you be wearing in the workshop? While it might be a bit of a stretch to say a shirt is an absolute necessity in the shop, would you really want to [...]

Tool: TGA10-SET-135 Special Edition Clamp Set Buy Now Manufacturer: Bessey MSRP: $69.95 Are you still shopping for the woodworker on your holiday list? I’d recommend you check out our [...]

Where the rubber meets the road: What shoes should you be wearing in the workshop? A good argument could be made that shoes are the most important part of your workwear ensemble. A good piece of [...]

Tool: 18V ONE+ HP Compact Brushless Barrel Grip Jig Saw (PSBJS01B) Buy Now Manufacturer: Ryobi MSRP: $139 A jigsaw is a great tool for all sorts of quick cuts in the shop. With that in mind, [...]

Welcome to the 2024 edition of the Popular Woodworking gift guide! This year the gift guide is bigger and better than ever, packed with great gift ideas for tools, accessories, and clothing for [...]

We’re interviewing makers from across the country. Today we’re featuring Barry Dima, a woodworker from North Dakota. How did you get started woodworking? Who were your mentors? My dad was Norm [...]

Am I protecting myself or holding myself back? There are several woodworking mediums I have yet to dip my toe into. Some, like turning, are because I’m sure I wouldn’t want to do [...]

We’re interviewing makers from across the country. Today we’re featuring Sylvie Rosenthal, an artist and designer from Wisconsin. How did you get started woodworking? Who were your mentors? [...]

A bevel is a bevel… except when it’s a miter, unless it’s a chamfer. Confused yet? You’re not alone. To the uninitiated, woodworking can be a tough nut to crack. Even the most basic of projects [...]

Do you feel that? The chill in the air? It’s the sign that peak woodworking season is upon us (especially for those of us without climate-controlled workshops). This year the first [...]

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Tool:18V Brushless Planer GH018V-26N Shop Now  Manufacturer: Bosch MSRP: $229 (Bare Tool) Every once in a while I’m fortunate to be struck by serendipitous situations in this job. After [...]