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Coopered Leg Hall Table

Coopered legs and tusk tenons build the structure of this beautiful hall table

ESSA

About an hour south of Branson, Missouri is the small town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas

What, Why & Hows of CNC Machines

Over the last decade, CNC machines have become a common topic in woodworking. Most know that they cut things out, but that’s the extent of their knowledge

PREMIUM DADO BLADE SHOWDOWN

We set out to compare 11 premium dado blades to help you sort out which might be right for you

Textured Coloured Form with Metal Leaf

Create a beautiful showpiece by power carving on the lathe and adding a splash (or a wave) of color

Instant Dewaxed Shellac

Take the wax out of shellac and you've got a great sealer that's compatible with most other finishes

OLIVER 10044 Planer

Oliver Machinery, a name recognized as a manufacturer of vintage woodworking machinery, has returned to the marketplace

MAXAIR eCAPR Respirator

If you’ve been a subscriber to Popular Woodworking for a while, you’ve probably noticed that I like to turn. A few issues back, I covered some of my top turning accessories—one of those was the Sundstrom SR500/700 respirator. I had many emails from people saying they loved the idea, but wanted a less expensive alternative

Coopered Seat

Building a sculptured rocker starts with a coopered seat. Or as I call it, \"The Big Smile Seat!\"

Veneered Chessboard

It’s easy to create a veneered chessboard with an inlay accent, using a minimal number of tools.

3 Holiday Ornaments

These three ornaments are the perfect small gifts to make for your friends and family this holiday season.

Leather by DRAGONFLY

The world's best, custom-made apron is handmade by husband-and-wife team Patrick and Michelle Melchior.

Eastwood Ottoman Upholstery

After the woodworking is done, finish your project with upholstery to match.

Mini Curio Cabinet

This small-scale curio cabinet is the perfect size to sit on a shelf, or in a bookcase.

Eastwood Ottoman

This classic Stickley ottoman oozes Craftsman style, but don't let its simple form fool you - it packs in some great woodworking.

Shaker Tray with a Little Embellishment

Requiring sawing, planning, and shaping skills, this tray is the perfect project to put hand-tool lessons to practice.

Hand Plane Restoration

Bringing an old hand plane back to life is simple to do, and will yield a top-notch tool.

Carved Rim Bowl

A little bit of carving and gilding on the rim of this bowl transforms it from a nice piece to an extraordinary one.

Kumiko Wall Shelf

This wall shelf is an elegant, simple way to showcase a special piece of woodworking —an Asa-no-ha Kumiko panel.

Exact Width Dado Jigs

Two simple router jigs to get perfectly sized dados and grooves, even for undersized plywood.

Specialty Chisels For Your Shop

These five specialty chisels will be the perfect compliment to your bench chisels.

5 Must-Have Clamps For Your Shop

A well-equipped shop will have a variety of clamps for different situations. Here’s our favorites.

Bowl-Turning Accessories

These top-notch bowl-turning accessories will make your time at the lathe more enjoyable.

12v Drill Showdown

We take a look at six drills to see what sort of progress these tools have made in the past decade.

Splay-Leg Table

This small table is the perfect, elegant addition to any room and can easily be built in a weekend.

Jared Greene's File & Hammer Saw Works

Jared Greene has been making a name for himself in the hand tool world with his handmade back saws.

Tea Cabinet

The elegant arched case of this tea cabinet is a great way to practice bent lamination and showcase some unique wood.

A Great Glue Bottle Tip

WORKSHOP TIPS

Milling Lumber with a Chainsaw Mill

When it comes to milling lumber, chainsaw mills offer a low cost of entry, with some big capacities.

Maximize Your Dust Collection

Understanding what makes a dust collection system work and work well.