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The Wendell Castle Workshop, a woodworking school located in the historic home studio of the famed artist Wendell Castle in Scottsville, NY, recently announced an artist-in-residence program. The [...]

The reciprocating motion of a pole lathe makes it possible. My mind reels when trying to imagine what it would be like to be a woodworker in the era when the lathe was being developed. This was [...]

Awaken your inner design sense with just a little practice. Talk about design often leads back to the idea of developing a good eye. For a long time I wrestled with this; it seemed a bit like [...]

Tool: Stainless Steel Precision Rulers Shop Now  Manufacturer: JessEm MSRP: $24.99+ The Canadian company JessEm, known for their high-quality router lifts, recently released a new line of [...]

On this week’s episode for the ShopNote’s Podcast, John, Phil, and Logan respond to some listener comments, talk about Woodworking in America, discuss “project” tools, and [...]

Did I mention there would be a quiz? Here are 20 questions, together with the answers, based on my articles from Popular Woodworking. If you have been reading regularly, you should do well. For [...]

There is an old book we used to print called “How to Make $40,000 a Year with Your Woodworking.” Years ago I dubbed it our only offering in the fiction category. Sure, there are enterprising [...]

I made some half-overlay frame-and-panel doors recently, installing the panel a bit proud of the rails and stiles on the front, which recessed the panel on the back side. This isn’t an aesthetic [...]

Brush up on your precision miters, and build this mid-century-inspired record player stand. Project #2416 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 3 Days • Cost: $250 I’ve always appreciated [...]

Tool:M18 FUEL 61/2″ Circular Saw 2833-20 Shop Now  Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $229 (Bare Tool) Milwaukee recently announced their next generation of tools and batteries at their [...]

Morgan library pieces get extended shelf life. The call came as monumental calls do – in the middle of hanging upper cabinets. “My name is D—, and I need you to build me two walk-in closets using [...]

I recently built a chest of drawers with sliding-dovetail joinery. During assembly, I found that the fit was just a little too snug. Rather than trying to realign my router jig, I looked around [...]