Woodworker's Journal

Woodworker’s Journal is the magazine for people who love to work with wood. Woodworkers of any skill level will find top-tier plans to build great projects, expert reviews of woodworking tools, and a ton of woodworking tips and techniques. Get Woodworker's Journal digital magazine subscription today and get inspired and motivated.

Keep on Learning, Building and Enjoying! • SIGNING OFF WITH SOME SPECIAL PROJECTS.

Editor Picks: Taper/Straight Line Jig

Woodworker’s Journal • OCTOBER 2024

Ginkgo Leaf Table • While this table is the author’s original design, he drew inspiration from Japanese furniture and architecture.

Wine Presentation Box • Special beverages given as a gift deserve a special presentation. This box features a unique mechanism that literally “pops up” three wine bottles as the lid is opened.

Dual Stop Vertical Drilling Jig

Tambour Console Cabinet • Great details like waterfall corners, handmade tambour doors and tapered legs are an inspiration to get into the shop!

Waterfall Corner Joinery

Add Orange to Your Walnut

Classic Cherry Chest • This project’s hand-cut dovetails aren’t as tricky as you may fear, thanks to a helpful aluminum sawing guide.

Custom Knife Kit • Open one of these kits Saturday morning, and by lunch-time you’ll have a custom-made knife ready for finishing. Cut, drill, sand and glue — that’s about all there is to it.

Sarge, Camillus Knife Kits

STICKLEY-INSPIRED PLANT STAND • Curved elements give this Arts & Crafts standard a “lift,” but a fumed finish keeps it true to its roots.

Turning Rolling Pins • Master the challenge of turning a cylinder, and you’ll be able to create either a baguette style or a handled rolling pin.

Making a Pasta Cutter

MASTER YOUR TABLE SAW