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.

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Woodworkers Journal

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SURVEY • JOINING WOOD TOGETHER IS THE CORE OF THE CRAFT, BUT HOW DO YOU DO IT?

Tool’s Purpose Seals the Deal • Watertight Answers Pour In

Demise of the American Chestnut Tree

Tips that Unstick Bits, Magnets, Wood Plugs

Grow Against Poverty • Proceeds from couples’ woodcraft sales benefit education for Kenyans.

Apron-maker Shifts to PPE Amid COVID Crisis • Responding to national shortages, Calavera Tool Works makes masks.

Tips for Buying a Used Full-Size Lathe • There are bargains to be had in second-hand lathes if you shop wisely.

Miter Saw Station • After a decade of using a previous (and popular!) station, our author goes back to the drawing board to reinvent his own design with many updates.

Adjustable Mobile Desk • Whether you’re working from home, eating in front of the TV or just looking for some extra counter surface, this versatile project can help.

Carved Dough Bowls • Inspired by treenware from the past, these carved bowls are an enjoyable afternoon’s effort. Their use is up to your imagination.

Bamboo Fly Rod • The author, a fly fisherman and woodworker, imagines himself during the various stages of rod-making as a “lumberjack, cabinetmaker and finisher.”

Hand Planes: A Plain-talk Overview • There is no more iconic tool in woodworking than a hand plane. Hand planes have been around so long that a mystique has grown about them. This article demystifies some common confusions about them.

Rockler Portable Drill Guide and Self-Centering Drill Vise • No drill press? No problem! This pairing raises drill guides to the next level.

Thick Epoxy Option, Faster-setting Titebond

Natural (Clear) Finish on Softwoods • Softwoods are very tricky to stain, but luckily, they look lovely with a clear finish.

Yellow Poplar: Liriodendron tulipifera • While it won’t win any hardwood beauty contests, yellow poplar is durable, reasonably priced and easy to use.