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Having a plan when you head to the shop is the only reliable way to manage your time. I know that some of us relish in the spontaneity of building without a plan, but there’s just [...]

The only thing more exciting than getting your regular copy of Popular Woodworking magazine in the mail is opening your computer and browsing through the entire back catalog for that project you [...]

The Perfect Edge Woodworking begins with sharpening. There really isn’t any way around the subject if you want to take the craft seriously. Too often, many of us limp around using dull [...]

A storage tray is a useful addition to any stationary tool. Add a table saw tray to your shop to keep tools handy, yet out of the way.

This is an excerpt from The New Traditional Woodworker by Jim Tolpin. In traditional Western-style woodworking, the workbench was central to nearly all the woodworking processes. This is where [...]

Whether you're searching for the perfect gift, or simply looking for some reading material for the new year, we've got you covered. These books make great gifts for the woodworkers on your list – [...]

Getting a mirror finish on the contoured profiles of carving gouges can be a real hassle. Fortunately, making a custom gouge strop is easy.

The Anarchist's Gift Guide is a yearly list from Chris Schwarz that puts an end to the question of what Uncle Woodworker wants for Christmas. Each entry recommends items that are simple, [...]

Sponsored by the Axiom Tool Group, Inc. One of the hottest new items for woodworking is computer numerical control (CNC) machinery – and for good reason! Beyond the “very cool” [...]

If your tablesaw screeches like nails on a chalkboard whenever you adjust the blade, it’s a clear sign that the gears under your saw are due for lubrication. Here's how to fix that squeaky table saw.

A collection of our favorite router tricks recently unearthed from our archives. A router is truly one of the most versatile tools in the shop. Enjoy!

Make perfectly flush joints on large pieces of edged plywood with this portable router jig.