Rob Johnstone

  • Powerless Over Cool Wood

    This week, Rob takes a can’t miss deal plus Design in Wood, a honey dipper and projects for the shop.

  • My Barking Dogs

    This week, Rob deals with noisy canines, two epoxy projects, plus an ornament and a gift box idea.

  • Santa’s Workshop

    This week, Rob works on some presents, holiday tea lights, dealing with snipe and more gift project ideas!

  • Snow Daze

    This week, Rob watches the snow fly, cutting butterfly inlays, protecting air compressors, plus tool storage and a take on a classic project.

  • Modern update to classic table design

    PROJECT: Contemporary Table

    We took a vintage table plan from our archives and spruced it up for a 21st-century reboot.

  • Meeting Together

    This week, Rob delivers Thanksgiving verse, cut box joints, turn your own ornament, plus making rings and whistles.

  • Shoe Rack Central

    This week, Rob stacks shoes, new tools, wood dyes, a walnut cabinet and a simple end table project.

  • Wood box parts showing various dye colors

    VIDEO: Coloring Wood with Dye

    Dyes can be an excellent option for finishing close-grained woods, Rob Johnstone explains how and why you should use this finish and shows how it looks with an assist from Nick Brady.

  • GO VOTE

    This week, Rob talks civic duty, cutting picture frames, better edge sanding, a clamping table and a marquetry box.

  • Shut Your Piehole!

    This week, Rob keeps his mouth shut, glue-up tricks, smoothing tenons, and plans for a table and a jewelry box.