Woodworking in America: Ed Cardona

We’re interviewing makers from across the country. Today we’re featuring Ed Cardona, a soon-to-be full-time woodworker from New Jersey. How did you get started woodworking? Who were your mentors? [...]

Leather By Dragonfly Shoulder Pads Review

Tool: Leather Shoulder Pads Shop Now Manufacturer: Leather by Dragonfly MSRP: $85+ Over a year ago, I received my Leather By Dragonfly apron. It’s been one of the best additions to my shop and my [...]

Southern Sugar Chest

This 19th-century piece was designed to safeguard a then-precious commodity. Not so long ago, obtaining sugar wasn’t easy. It’s difficult to believe that the commodity we have in almost [...]

Foam-Tubing Seal

After hooking up my new dust collector to my contractor’s saw, I found that it just didn’t pull as much air as I’d like, even after sealing up the most obvious leaks. After further inspection, I [...]

Tablesaw Dovetails

Machine joints that look hand-made. Imagine cutting through dovetails with pins and sockets spaced any way you like—as if they were cut by hand. Now imagine cutting them without using a dovetail [...]

Random-orbit Buffer

To prevent rust and reduce feed friction, I apply paste wax regularly to my metal tool tables and other surfaces. It does a great job – but what a chore to buff the wax by hand! To make the job [...]

What is Cupping and Why Do Boards Do It?

Getting to know the what and why of cupping lumber. In our 1960s house, many of the old-fashioned closet shelves were crafted from solid carpentry-grade softwood. It appears that the lumber for [...]

The Patternmaker

I’ve long talked about woodworking containing a variety of disciplines such as turning, carving, scroll sawing, etc. In my opinion, there’s one type of woodworking that shaped this country (and [...]

Crosscut Sled Cam Clamp

I use a sled for cross cutting 3/4-in. melamine and plywood panels up to 24 inches wide. These panels can be hard to hold in position while making a cut, so I installed a cam lever that securely [...]

Woodworking in America: Eden Klinger

We’re interviewing makers from across the country. Today we’re featuring Eden Klinger, a furniture maker and designer from Louisiana. How did you get started woodworking? Who were your mentors? [...]

Collapsible Drying Rack

Sturdy yet collapsible is easier said than done, but this drying rack is both. It folds flat against the wall to save space until I need it. I made my rack 36 in. tall, with 8 in. between levels. [...]

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