Bespoke Toolmaker: Ironbark Toolworks
Devon Campbell is designing and building world-class tools from his shop in Queensland. Sometimes, the universe has a way of connecting the dots, whether you’re looking for it to or not. Back [...]
Milwaukee M12 FUEL 18ga Nailer Review
Tool: M12 FUEL Brushless 18-Gauge Compact Brad Nailer 2541-20 Shop Now Manufacturer: Milwaukee MSRP: $249 (Bare Tool) I’ve been a slow converter to cordless power tools. However, with [...]
Fortis Clamp Fortistrut-Q Clamp Review
Tool: Fortistrut-Q Shop Now Manufacturer: Fortis Clamp MSRP: $64.95 For years, the woodworking industry has relied on pipe clamps for large format glue ups. The idea behind this clamp is [...]
Skunk Tool Works No. 444 am Review
Tool: No. 444 am Shop Now Manufacturer: Skunk Tool Works MSRP: $129 As a rule of thumb, if something doesn’t have multiple uses in my shop, I don’t generally keep it around. That even goes [...]
Grex 105° Angle Sander Review
Tool: GREX AOS368 2-Inch 105-Degree Angle Random Orbital Sander Shop Now Manufacturer: Grex MSRP: $122 Woodworkers all know the importance of sanding, and how tedious it can be. As a [...]
Fern Stand
This Charles Limbert table was sold as a fern stand, but it’s a great addition to any home. Project #2503 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 3 Days • Cost: $250 At first glance, Arts & [...]
Harvey ALPHA HW615 Nickel-Plated Band Saw Review
Tool: ALPHA HW615 Band Saw Buy Now Manufacturer: Harvey MSRP:$3,399 A band saw is an invaluable tool in the shop. In fact, I know several extraordinary woodworkers that don’t even own a [...]
Linseed Paint as A Wood Finish
Linseed paint will change the way you approach painting a project, but this wonderful finish takes a different approach than modern paints. The world of finishes is a complex one. When I find a [...]
Bent Lamination Headphone Stand
Practice some mass-assembly techniques to create this elegant stand. Project #2501 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 2 Days • Cost: $35 You know how it goes, you spot a need that you can fill [...]
Joinery Machines in the Shop
Joinery machines are much more than one-trick ponies. Here’s an intro, and why you should consider adding one in your shop. There are several machines that come up as “shop necessities”. Table [...]
Appalachian Roadtrip
As subscribers to our magazine, you see a part of what we do every day—you’re holding it in your hands. What you don’t see is all of the behind-the-scenes stuff. We operate in two month cycles; [...]
Storable, Portable Turntable
If you do a lot of spray painting and finishing, but don’t have room for a permanent finishing bench, give this turntable a spin. It’s surprisingly sturdy and because it rotates, you can get to [...]