Popular Woodworking
Joinery Machines
Joinery machines are much more than one-trick ponies. Here's an intro, and why you should consider adding one in your shop.
5 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
Popular Woodworking
Norwegian Linen Chest
This small linen chest can be made in batches, and the lid presents some fun challenges during the process.
8 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
Popular Woodworking
Bent Lamination Headphone Stand
Practice some mass-assembly techniques to create this elegant stand.
8 min |
February 2025 - Issue 282
COINage Magazine
THEINSIDER'S GUIDE TO U.S. COIN VALUES 23RD EDITION
ULTIMATE LIST OF COIN PRICES
8 min |
COINage Book 2025
COINage Magazine
PCGS Coin Grading 101
In 1986, the numismatic world changed when Professional Coin Grading Service (PCGS) entered the scene as a third-party certification service to authenticate, grade and encapsulate coins at scale.
3 min |
COINage Book 2025
COINage Magazine
GUIDE TO GRADING SILVER AMERICAN EAGLE ONE-OUNCE BULLION COINS
CAC'S MODERN COIN MINT STATE GRADING STANDARDS
1 min |
COINage Book 2025
COINage Magazine
Top 6 Most Popular U.S. Commemorative Coins
During a half-century of researching U.S.commemorative coinage, I have found that these are the top six U.S. commemorative coins favored by collectors, dealers and investors.
1 min |
COINage Book 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
12 Minerals to Collect in 2025
For 2025, if building or adding to a mineral collection is on your list, here are 12 minerals (one for each month of the year) that could grace any collection at any level.
7 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
MINERAL COLLECTING -AND ROCK & GEM
Evolving Together FOR 54 YEARS
8 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
BEDAZZLED BLUE SEAM AGATE
More than several centuries ago, mining was the profession most often seen as befitting of men.
3 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
Framing Nature's Art
Faceting Rutilated Quartz for Beginners
7 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
STONE CHIC
How Earth-Inspired Decor Brings Comfort to our Home
7 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
How to Make a GEM BEAD NECKLACE
No Lapidary Experience Needed!
8 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
THE BRIGHT SIDE OF VOLCANIC ROCK
As a mineral resource, volcanic rock is decidedly short on glamour.
4 min |
January - February 2025
COINage Magazine
TOP Jen U.S. Gold Coins
LIST OF STRONG PRICES AT SPECTACULAR AUCTIONS
10+ min |
COINage Book 2025
COINage Magazine
HOW TO USE THE COIN VALUES LIST
Coin values are provided beginning with small cents through Double Eagle gold pieces and beyond, and many of the popular modern coins in between, all based on The Insider's Guide to U.S. Coin Values, 21st Edition, by Scott A. Travers (www.usgoldexpert.com) and updated for accuracy.
1 min |
COINage Book 2025
COINage Magazine
$7,500 GOLD BY THE END OF THE DECADE?
\"Gold can easily triple by the end of 2030,\" declares Maurice H. Rosen, the prominent Plainview, New York, gold coin prognosticator and award-winning writer.
9 min |
COINage Book 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
The Widow Jane Mine & Snyder Estate
Resonant History in New York's Hudson Valley
8 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
Training the World to Facet Gemstones
The lapidary world continually expands as we experience a resurgence in people faceting colorful gemstones. Encompassing all demographic groups, this enduring artistic medium is accessible to everyone willing to spend the time to learn.
10 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
Gems with Heart
The History of a Lovable Motif
7 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
ROCK & GEM FIELD GUIDE:
Spinel is a captivating gemstone with a rich history of being mistaken for gems like ruby and sapphire.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
SNAKE SCALE DROP 1.5:1
This Faceting Focus is revisiting the briolette gemstone design because of its popularity with independent and hobby gemstone faceters.
2 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
Gemstone Trends
A Look Back at 2024 & What to Expect in 2025
5 min |
January - February 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
The Other Copper Minerals
12 Lesser-known Collectible Species
10+ min |
January - February 2025
COINage Magazine
Scott Travers' 2025
TOP 12 COIN & PRECIOUS METALS TIPS & FORECASTS
10+ min |
December - January 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
Touring Colorado's MINERAL BELT
It's a Showcase of Mining History & Minerals
6 min |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
Rock&Gem Magazine
MONTANA Sapphires
What They Are & Where to Dig
6 min |
Rockhound Roadtrip 2024
COINage Magazine
The World's Most Valuable Coin - 1933 SAINT-GAUDENS DOUBLE EAGLE
How can a coin that was intended for circulation and had a mintage of 445,500 coins be the world’s most expensive gold coin? It is a story about timing, a gift, a theft, and our nation’s economic history.
5 min |
December - January 2025
COINage Magazine
Top 5 Gifts for Friends, Family and You
YOUR 2024-2025 NUMISMATIC HOLIDAY
4 min |
December - January 2025
Rock&Gem Magazine
This Trip Fits Like a Glove: Michigan's Salty Mitten
Michigan has long been known as the home of Motown and the birthplace of the Model-T automobile.
6 min |