Journal Staff
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Building a Simple Step Stool
Start woodworking by building this practical Step Stool. It’s the first in a four-part series for newbies.
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“Design in Wood” is Back!
San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association’s Design in Wood competition returned to the San Diego Fair in 2022 with a focus on heroes.
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PROJECT: Turned Ornaments
Whether turned from wood or a colorful acrylic, these custom ornaments will foster smiles and memories to last generations.
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Installing European Hinges
These rugged, easy-to-use hinges are ideal for most shop-built cabinet projects.
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Spring-Loaded One-Handed Bar Clamps
Rockler discusses their novel new clamps that can be positioned and tensioned with only one hand thanks to an instant-closing feature.
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Green Lumber: What Can I Do With It?
When is soaking-wet “green” wood desirable? History shows it’s had scores of practical uses.
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Rockler Supports Hardwood Forestry Fund
Recent donation helps nonprofit plant sustainable forests across the country.
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Sheet Goods: Flat-out Great
Plywood, MDF and other varieties of sheet goods are mainstays of woodworking shops.
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Figuring Out Figure
As long as wood figure is not obscured by paint or concentrated stain, it will strongly affect the appearance of your project.
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Ins and Outs of Roughsawn Lumber
Woodworking lumberyards often carry unsurfaced hardwoods. Here’s what to expect when buying these diamonds in the rough.
