Dominant Eye Chiseling with Jeff Miller | Tricks of the TradePopular Woodworking2026-09-20 | Dominant Eye Chiseling with Jeff Miller | Tricks of the TradePantoRouter OverviewPopular Woodworking2022-11-15 | You've probably seen the PantoRouter in the magazine or heard Logan talk about it on the podcast, but do you know what it can do? Here's a basic overview of the features and what sort of joinery you can make.Adding Hydraulics to My Norwood HD36 Sawmill!Popular Woodworking2022-10-03 | Sawmilling is my passion. About a year ago, I added hydraulics to my Norwood HD36 Sawmill. This doubled my productivity, and makes it easier on the back!
Check out Norwood sawmills here: norwoodsawmills.comPW Shorts: Parts of A DrillPopular Woodworking2022-08-09 | Welcome to PW Shorts, where we walk you through a quick topic in less than 90 seconds. Today we're looking at the different parts of a drill and what they do. For more info on what the chuck and gear selector do, check out this article: popularwoodworking.com/tools/features-and-functions-of-a-drillWorking Safely in the ShopPopular Woodworking2022-06-23 | June is national safety month, so we're covering some shop safety best practices. Learn about avoiding hazards while woodworking, as well as the essential equipment to protect yourself. Sponsored by RZMask: rzmask.comRYOBI LINK System- Good for Woodworkers?Popular Woodworking2021-12-30 | Today we're trying out the new RYOBI LINK system and seeing if it's a good fit for woodworkers, or better for the general DIY type instead.Tools in Your Shop: Professional Rotary Carving ToolPopular Woodworking2021-12-09 | Today we're talking about professional rotary carving tools and their place in the shop, Editor-in-Cheif Logan Wittmer walks you through the details of the NSK Emax EVOlution and why it could be a good tool to add to your collection.
For more articles about sharpening, check out popularwoodworking.com/tag/sharpeningUpgrade Your Circular SawPopular Woodworking2021-06-25 | Skip the table saw and upgrade your circular saw instead! Watch us try out several great options for getting the most out of your circular saw.
kregtool.com/shop/cuttingMake A Flat-File Coffee TablePopular Woodworking2021-05-21 | This flat-file inspired coffee table is based on an industrial flat-file and brings a modern, industrial twist to your space. Sponsored by Kreg.
Download the PDF plans here: hs.popularwoodworking.com/flat-file-tableCircular Saw Lay Out and Cutting TipsPopular Woodworking2021-04-26 | With a few accessories, you can transform a circular saw from a rough carpentry tool into a precision cutting machine. Learn more about using a circular saw with Kreg cutting accessories here: kregtool.com/shop/cutting/circular-saw-cuttingMaking a Dovetailed Adventure Chest with Shaper OriginPopular Woodworking2021-04-12 | In this video, we put the Shaper Origin and Workstation to the test, cutting all kinds of joinery including dovetails, dados, mortises and tenons as we put together a storage case for the workshop or for an adventure. Get the SVG files for the Origin, as well as plans and a materials list here: popularwoodworking.com/sponsored-post/making-an-adventure-chest-with-shaper-origin-and-workstationHow to French Polish with 77 LubricitePopular Woodworking2020-11-24 | French polish is a classic finish for wood furniture and antiques. In this video, we partnered with finishing expert John Rosini to show a tried and true method for achieving this sometimes finicky finish using 77 Lubricite, a shellac-based padding lacquer (and sponsor of this video).
Learn more about 77 Lubricite at https://lubricite.com.Build a Puzzle Stool with a 3-Way JointPopular Woodworking2020-07-30 | In this classic Popular Woodworking video, master woodworker Bob Lang takes you through the construction of a seemingly simple three-legged stool. You'll learn how to build the stool and master the three-way joint, too.
Get more woodworking tips, tricks and projects here: popularwoodworking.com36V Metabo HPT Sliding Miter Saw Unboxing and Set UpPopular Woodworking2020-04-23 | We recently got the new Metabo HPT 36V MultiVolt Brushless 10" Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw battery-powered sliding miter saw to review. Here's the unboxing and first thoughts. Check out our full review here: popularwoodworking.com/tools/metabo-cordless-sliding-miter-sawBuilding a Slab Top Roubo Workbench with Christopher SchwarzPopular Woodworking2020-04-08 | In this vintage Popular Woodworking video, follow along with Christopher Schwarz as he builds a Roubo workbench using a lot of hand tools (and a little bit of power tool muscle, too).
Get plans and more on this Roubo workbench here: popularwoodworking.com/article/the-return-of-rouboBuild a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 12Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In this final installment of the tool chest build, you'll get some insight into how to organize your tools in the chest, what kind of dividers you might want to add and how you'll want to use it in the shop.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 11Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In this section, you'll learn a bit about the different kinds of tool chests out there, how they're assembled and how they're used.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 10Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part 10, you'll see how to build and install the sliding tool trays. And then, learn how to age the chest hardware for a more authentic look.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 9Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part nine, you'll glue the dust seal to the lid, create mortises for hinges and attach the lid to the carcase.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 8Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part eight, you'll learn how to cut a few dovetails for the dust seal.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 7Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part seven, you'll get to work on the lid for the tool chest, including a few tricks for mortising hinges.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 6Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part six, Chris talks you through adding a pair of skirts to the carcase to add additional strength.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 5Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part five, you get to work putting together the main carcase of the chest using plywood and fasteners.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 4Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part four, Chris shows you how to use a table saw to cut the pieces for the tool chest carcase and gives a few safety tips for working with sheet goods.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 3Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part three, Chris talks you through some of the tools you'll use to build the chest, his recommendations on what to buy if you're looking to do this project and how to make do with what you have.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 2Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part two, Chris talks you through the specific materials and hardware you'll use to make this tool chest.Build a Plywood Tool Chest with Christopher Schwarz Part 1Popular Woodworking2020-03-25 | If you've ever wanted to build your own classic tool chest for hand tools in your shop but you only have access to home center materials, you're in luck. Follow along in this throwback video with Chris Schwarz as he shows you how to build a heavy-duty tool chest using home center materials and only a few dovetails. In part one, Chris talks you through the process and materials and gets you ready to start building.Glue Feats of StrengthPopular Woodworking2020-02-26 | Our experts take a few minutes to test the theory of which is stronger, the glue or the wood. Join us for our dramatic results!Build a Traditional Sawbench for Hand Tool WoodworkingPopular Woodworking2020-02-25 | In this vintage Popular Woodworking video, Christopher Schwarz walks you through the steps of building a traditional sawbench, from rough stock to finished form. This time-tested design is useful for all kinds of shop tasks, including sawing stock by hand, and it's a great project to get started in the world of woodworking. Build yours today!
Learn about workbenches, woodworking and more at popularwoodworking.com/workbenchesHalloween Special: Making a Cute (Spooky) GhostPopular Woodworking2019-10-30 | We've been wearing our Norm Abram costumes all week, and Collin even decided to recreate a Halloween decoration that his grandpa made more than two decades ago.
You can download the ghost and pumpkin template here: popularwoodworking.com/projects/making-a-cute-spooky-ghostExperts Guide to Gluing & Clamping: Making CurvesPopular Woodworking2019-08-09 | In this fourth and final episode, we’re throwing you a curve — literally. Gluing a bent lamination is a great skill and can be handled with success by planning ahead, being prepared for the glue-up and having all the tools ready to work. Of course, an extra pair of hands doesn’t hurt either!
Learn more about Titebond glue here: http://www.titebond.com/products/glues/sort/popularExperts Guide to Gluing & Clamping: Case WorkPopular Woodworking2019-08-06 | In this third episode of our four-part series we tackle a furniture task on a larger scale: case work. Building cabinetry requires slightly different skills and assembling those cabinets also raises new issues to be addressed. But all are easily overcome with the proper preparation and tools.
Learn more about Titebond glue here: http://www.titebond.com/products/glues/sort/popularExperts Guide to Gluing & Clamping: Mitered JointsPopular Woodworking2019-08-05 | In this second episode, it’s time to look at mitered joints. Whether for a four-sided or ten-sided project both gluing and clamping can be a challenge. The solution is made easier by understanding the properties of the wood to determine the best glue for the project. Next, your clamping choice can lead to a simple step or a sticky mess.
Learn more about Titebond glue here: http://www.titebond.com/products/glues/sort/popularExperts Guide to Gluing & Clamping: Edge JointsPopular Woodworking2019-08-03 | In this first episode of our four-part series on Gluing & Clamping Wood, we address the issue of one of the most common of gluing and clamping tasks: edge joints. Used to make tabletops, cabinet sides, bookcases and a huge number of other tasks, this simplest of joints can cause a number of headaches. Follow along as our experts simplify the process.
Learn more about Titebond glue here: http://www.titebond.com/products/glues/sort/popularJigsaw Orbital Blade Settings | Tricks of the TradePopular Woodworking2019-04-24 | One of those switches on your jigsaw can make a big difference in how it performs, and how it leaves the wood after the cut. Learn about the orbital settings for your jigsaw in this short video.Mastering Built-In Furniture | Section 7: Design InspirationsPopular Woodworking2019-04-19 | In this final episode of our seven-part series on Mastering Built-In Furniture, we take a walk with host Gregory Paolini through a finished home to take a look at a variety of special features that can be added to built-in furniture for that custom feel. Our special thanks to Festool for sponsoring this series. festoolusa.comMastering Built-In Furniture | Section 6: Finishing Touches for CabinetryPopular Woodworking2019-04-19 | In this sixth episode of our seven-part series on Mastering Built-In Furniture, our host – professional furniture maker and author, Gregory Paolini – looks at some of the specialty items that can be used with built-in cabinetry including options for easily adjustable bases, lighting and how to make the end of a cabinet more than just a blank face. Our special thanks to Festool for sponsoring this series. festoolusa.comMastering Built-In Furniture | Section 5: Making & Mounting DrawersPopular Woodworking2019-04-19 | In this fifth episode of our seven-part series on Mastering Built-In Furniture, our host – professional furniture maker and author, Gregory Paolini – takes a look at what needs to be considered for building and installing drawers in our built-in cabinets. Our special thanks to Festool for sponsoring this series. festoolusa.comMastering Built-In Furniture | Section 4: Building & Hanging DoorsPopular Woodworking2019-04-19 | In this fourth episode of our seven-part series on Mastering Built-In Furniture, our host – professional furniture maker and author, Gregory Paolini – spends some time in the shop building doors for built-in cabinetry and takes a look at the type of hardware to hang those doors. Our special thanks to Festool for sponsoring this series. festoolusa.comMastering Built-In Furniture | Section 3: Cabinet Construction TechniquesPopular Woodworking2019-04-19 | In this third episode of our seven-part series on Mastering Built-In Furniture, our host – professional furniture maker and author, Gregory Paolini – heads back to the shop to look at the unique requirements for building built-in cabinetry. Our special thanks to Festool for sponsoring this series. festoolusa.comMastering Built-In Furniture | Section 2: Installing the CabinetsPopular Woodworking2019-04-19 | In this second episode of our seven-part series on Mastering Built-In Furniture, our host – professional furniture maker and author, Gregory Paolini – shows us how to put our cabinets in place. Fitting built-in cabinets requires some extra skills and we're happy to share the secrets. Our special thanks to Festool for sponsoring this series. festoolusa.comMastering Built-In Furniture | Section 1: Preparing the SpacePopular Woodworking2019-04-19 | In this first episode of our seven-part series on Mastering Built-In Furniture, our host – professional furniture maker and author, Gregory Paolini – walks you through the steps necessary before the building begins. Understanding and preparing the space for the new addition. Our special thanks to Festool for sponsoring this series. festoolusa.comHow to Make French Cleats | Tricks of the TradePopular Woodworking2019-04-03 | One of those hidden gems in woodworking, the French cleat is so simple, (but so wonderful) that if you're not familiar with it, once you learn you'll be looking for chances to use it!Miter Saw Hacks | Tricks of the TradePopular Woodworking2019-03-27 | Many of us use miters saws every day. A couple of simple tips can make that use more accurate and just a little easier. Take a look at these three miter saw hacks.
Affilate shop: amazon.com/shop/popularwoodworkingExact Router Depth with Turret Depth Stops | Tricks of the TradePopular Woodworking2019-03-20 | Find me a woodworker that reads the manual on a new tool! If you do, good for you! But for many, they end up using the tool before learning about it. One of those features that often remain "unlearned" are the turret depth stops on plunge routers. Take a minute to review their truly beneficial value in this short video.Knife Grips for Spoon CarvingPopular Woodworking2019-03-13 | Jarrod Dahl takes us through some of the most common and useful knife grips and cutting motions used in spoon carving. To view the complete video: popularwoodworking.com/product/the-art-of-spoon-carving-video-download
Sloyd knives are available at Amazon: amzn.to/2X3YoYIPopWood Playback – Workbench Con 2019!Popular Woodworking2019-03-09 | Hey friends, I'm back in town, but sadly, Jake the camera dude is not. As I was coming home, our video team was headed down to Asheville, NC, for a video shoot with Festool. So, here I am, having promised a mega episode with no camera dude or camera equipment. This is what you get, an iPhone special. Anyhow, I hope you had a great week and are making stuff even though you don't have the stuff you need...like me!
Brad’s Workbench Wooden American Flag Build youtu.be/CDjlJFdyHxYProper Bit Depth in Router Collet | Tricks of the TradePopular Woodworking2019-03-06 | Much has been written and discussed over the years about how far into a router's collect a router bit should be inserted. Let's take a look at the right answer and learn why it is the correct answer! Getting it right can save you a scary experience!
Affilate shop: amazon.com/shop/popularwoodworkingBuilding a Live-Edge Coffee TablePopular Woodworking2019-02-27 | Woodworkers know that the beauty is in the wood, and that's why this live-edge slab coffee table is a beaut! The build is really simple, with only a glued miter joint (made with a circular saw!) and a dowelled leg. Finding the right slab is the trick, and that's why we partnered with Horizon Wood Products to get just the right slab.
Visit Horizon Wood Products here: inventory.horizonwood.com/slabsHeat Treating SteelPopular Woodworking2019-02-20 | How is a plane blade or chisel tempered?Well, it involved controlled flame and oil ... in our case, peanut oil. Watch as sharpening guru Ron Hock takes us through the steps – and colors – to temper steel.