Drawers Date Furniture
Quick inspections reveal much about a piece’s age and possible origin. A while back, my wife and I were visiting friends who wanted to show us their collection of antique furniture. At one point [...]
Metabo HPT 18V 5 Inch Random Orbital Sander Review
Tool: 18V Random Orbital Sander SV1813DAQ4 Shop Now Manufacturer: Metabo HPT MSRP: $119 (bare tool) Metabo HPT marches a bit to the beat of their drum while producing some really high-quality [...]
Eastern Red Cedar
Scientific Name: Juniperus virginiana Other Common Names: Juniper, aromatic cedar, pencil cedar, Tennessee red cedar Growing Regions: Maine and southern Ontario to South Dakota, south to eastern [...]
Self-Cleaning Blast Gate
When sawdust got packed into the back end of my planer’s blast gate, I couldn’t close the gate all the way. I solved this annoying problem by cutting a notch in the gate. Now, when I close the [...]
Cyber Monday Tool Deals
Here’s a quick roundup of all the landing pages for Cyber Monday 2023 deals on woodworking tools and more. Plus don’t forget you can get 50% off PopWood+ with the code PWCYBER50 at [...]
Pop Wood Asks AI: How big of a band saw do I need?
Advancements in computer technology have finally resulted in all-knowing AI programs. Thanks to this brave new world, we’re finally able to ask the hard-hitting questions woodworking [...]
Perfect Fit: Top Workwear Gifts for this Season
For most of us, woodworking isn’t just a craft; it’s what we do to relax. We take joy in spending time in the shop, building a project for a loved one (or for ourselves), and probably [...]
Great Woodworking Gifts You Can Build [2023]
Handmade gifts are one of the most personal ways to say that you love someone. No matter what their interest, you’re sure to find something they’ll enjoy on this list. Most of these gifts can be [...]
2023 Gift Guide for Woodworkers
Welcome to the 2023 edition of the Popular Woodworking gift guide! As usual we have a ton of great gift ideas for woodworkers of all skill levels. Know your price point? Jump right in below, or [...]
Allan Williams Windsor Travisher Review
Tool: Windsor Travisher Shop Now Manufacturer: Alan Williams MSRP: $250+ Chairmaking is one of those things that I’ve avoided for several years. Not that I wasn’t interested in it—actually quite [...]
French Cleats Inside Tool Cabinets
While French cleat systems for woodshop walls are well-known, the concept of utilizing French cleats inside tool cabinets remains relatively unfamiliar to many. The limited popularity of this [...]