Pieces
Unique Squirrel-Themed Chair Available for Sale
A one-of-a-kind chair featuring a squirrel design is up for silent auction, with bidding open until August 19, 2026.
Pieces
Unique Squirrel-Themed Chair Available for Sale
A one-of-a-kind chair featuring a squirrel design is up for silent auction, with bidding open until August 19, 2026.
Care & repair
Get the Complete Set of Lost Art Press Pocket Books
Lost Art Press is offering a special deal on their pocket book set of six, covering various woodworking topics.
Construction
Mindful Makeovers: A New Approach to Tenon Gaps
A furniture maker shares a surprising discovery when using cyanoacrylate glue to fill small gaps in tenons.
Brands & makers
Mind Upon Mind: Stick Diameter Gauge
A simple stick diameter gauge for checking the size of long sticks before fitting them into an armbow.
Care & repair
Finding Fluency in Chairmaking: A Journey of Self-Discovery
A self-taught woodworker reflects on their experience teaching chairmaking and the journey to fluency in the craft.
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| Desk | Story | Filed |
|---|---|---|
| CAR | Get the Complete Set of Lost Art Press Pocket Books | 19 August 2026 |
| CON | Mindful Makeovers: A New Approach to Tenon Gaps | 19 August 2026 |
| BRA | Mind Upon Mind: Stick Diameter Gauge | 19 August 2026 |
| CAR | Finding Fluency in Chairmaking: A Journey of Self-Discovery | 18 August 2026 |
| NEW | Don Weber's Chairmaking Class Captured in Rare Slides | 18 August 2026 |
| PIE | Milwaukee Pipeline 2026: New Tools and Technologies for Woodworkers | 18 August 2026 |
| BRA | The Importance of Plan Design in Furniture Making | 18 August 2026 |
| BUY | The Unseen World of Hand Tool Woodworking | 18 August 2026 |
| BRA | The Importance of Order in the Workshop | 18 August 2026 |
| CAR | Handcrafted Work Boots Stand the Test of Time | 18 August 2026 |
| NEW | Essential Bench Jigs for DIY Shooting Boards | 18 August 2026 |
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Care & repair
From Rusty Relics to Reliable Hand Tools: A Woodworker’s Guide to Restoration
A seasoned woodworker shares how hunting for vintage hand tools, restoring them, and reselling the pieces can fund a personal collection while preserving craftsmanship, and announces an online course to teach the process.
Construction
Crafting a Riveted Leather Edge Scabbard for Edge Tools
A woodworker's guide to creating custom protective covers for edge tools using vegetable-tanned leather and copper rivets.
Construction
Sawdust Catcher Solves Dovetail Clamping Issues
A unique clamping block design addresses the challenges of clamping dovetail joints, particularly when they protrude.
Brands & makers
Turning a Platter: A Beginner-Friendly Project
A platter is a great alternative to a bowl, requiring less material and allowing for better balance when turned on the lathe.
Care & repair
Milwaukee Pipeline Event Highlights Woodworking Industry Innovations
The recent Milwaukee Pipeline event showcased the company's commitment to innovation and quality in the woodworking industry. DeWalt also launched several new tools, and Baileigh Industrial introduced new wide belt sanders and dust collectors.
News
From DIY to Commercial: The Evolution of the 90-Degree Drill Jig
A woodworker discovers that commercially produced drill jigs outperform his homemade version, offering precision, durability, and versatility at an affordable price.
Pieces
The Stutey Lathe: A Game-Changing Woodturning Machine
The Stutey Lathe is a unique and innovative woodturning machine that challenges conventional designs and offers a range of practical features and capabilities.
Construction
Finding Solace in Woodworking: David Luckensmeyer's Kumiko Landscape
David Luckensmeyer's journey from California to rural Australia led him to find refuge in woodworking, a passion that has endured for over four decades.
Buying
David Bedrosian Discusses Dust Collection and Sliding Table Saw Versatility
Furniture maker David Bedrosian joins *Shop Talk Live* to discuss dust collection systems and the advantages of sliding table saws, sharing insights from his workshop practices and innovative jigs.
Care & repair
Greenwood Work Holding: Essential Tools for Chairmaking
Fine Woodworking expert shares techniques for creating a shaving horse and low bench, crucial tools for working with green wood in chairmaking.
Care & repair
Saving Split Slabs: A Creative Solution
A woodworker shares their experience of salvaging a split slab and turning it into a unique piece of furniture.
News
Optimizing Your Workshop with Dedicated Workstations
Instrument maker Aaron Keim shares his approach to organizing a workshop into dedicated workstations, which has improved his productivity and skill mastery.
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