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Behind a distinctive double-arched door are unknowns and secrets. While surfing the Internet for examples of spice boxes, I stumbled upon an antique box with a distinctive door. While I’m familiar with arched-door boxes, a double-arched door, at least … Source

These traditional tools are woefully misunderstood by modern craftsmen. Here’s a primer. Video: See a video of Mike Dunbar using a large and a small bowsaw. Article: Read Frank Klausz’s article on the bowsaws in his shop. In the … Source

Tool: Tooley Park Big Compass Kit Shop Now  Manufacturer: Tooley Park MSRP: £150.00 ($201.50) A few issues ago, Popular Woodworking shared a set of scribers from a company in the UK called Tooley Park. Tooley Park recently … Source

This week, Chris shares bowl turning lessons, gluing up table parts, water-based finishes and plans for a farm table and a small box. The post Training the Mind’s Eye appeared first on Woodworking | Blog | Videos | Plans | How To.

This traditional finish can be tricky to apply. Editor’s note: The staff at Popular Woodworking received the news of Bob Flexner’s passing in December 2024 with heavy hearts. Bob was renowned for his expertise in wood finishing, and his contributions … Source

On this week’s episode of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil, Logan, and John are talking about woodworking, a check-in on Logan’s church door project, a look into the future of tool making, and of course, some listener comments. Find all of … Source

Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at the antithesis of a normal YouTube Video, a garden cart from 1988, and trying to … Source

Bridgid Gruber of Dinkles Woodshop shares her thoughts on what she’d tell herself 8 years ago, at the beginning of her woodworking career.  For more information about our other eLearning courses – http://www.finewoodworking.com/elearning For more information about our Woodworking Fundamentals journey – http://www.finewoodworking.com/fundamentals Join us on our new Discord server! – https://discord.gg/8hyuwqu4JH Links from this episode can be found here – http://www.shoptalklive.com Sign up for the Fine Woodworking weekly eLetter – https://www.finewoodworking.com/newsletter Sign up for a Fine Woodworking Unlimited membership – https://www.finewoodworking.com/unlimited Every two weeks, a team of Fine Woodworking staffers answers questions from readers on Shop Talk Live, Fine Woodworking‘s biweekly podcast. Send your woodworking questions to shoptalk@finewoodworking.com for consideration in the regular broadcast! Our continued existence relies upon listener support. So if you enjoy the show, be sure to leave us a five-star rating and maybe even a nice comment on our iTunes page. Join us on our Discord server here.

This handy little tool is like an air compressor in your pocket. I love finding new tools, or even tools that have been around a while that I’ve just learned about. Not sure what I was actually looking for when … Source

ThermalWood Canada is offering specialty material to woodworkers all over the world, including an ebony alternative. One of my favorite woods to use is ebony. This dark wood turns beautifully, takes a polish, and holds crisp detail. Plus, no matter … Source

Not too big, not too small. This chest is a handy size for a basic set of tools. Editor’s note: This article originally appeared in the June 2009 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. It’s the modern joiner’s dilemma. An old … Source

Tool:Drill Press Protractor Shop Now  Manufacturer: Woodpeckers MSRP: $69.99 Over the last several years, I’ve started to become interested in machinist tools and practices. One of the things that fascinates me is the precision that is required in … Source