Blogs
Featuring posts from our editorial staff and contributing writers.
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Tree Tidbits to Use in Telling Tales
Many woodworkers pride themselves on being able to readily identify lumber of various species. They impress the uninitiated by blowing the dust off a stack in the lumberyard and saying, “oh, that’s white oak/red oak/white pine/spruce, etc.” Then they might throw out an offhand tidbit about good uses for the wood.
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Are We Your Favorite Blog?
If, as we hope, the Woodworker’s Journal blog is among your favorites, you might be interested in a contest going on over at another blog.
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Custom Slant-Top Desk
In addition to the photos of a great project, this reader’s submission covers the process he went through creating a custom piece for his client.
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Woodworking App Options
If you’re a woodworker with a gadget that hosts “apps” — the iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch/etc. — you may be interested in the following article: it’s about apps that can help turn your device into a tool for your woodworking.
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What’s Your Tool Review Wish List?
Our field editor wants your ideas for future tool tests. Weigh in!
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Family Woodworking
Many woodworkers have someone in their family who was a woodworker as well. They might remember hanging out in the shop with their dad, or their grandfather – or these days, their mom or their grandma.
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Scroll-Sawn Ginger Jar
Although I confess that I had to look up what a ginger jar actually is, this project caught my eye with its use of multiple wood species, and the fact that it was made with a scroll saw is even more impressive.
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Custom Adirondack Design
This reader-submitted project puts a new spin on the classic Adirondack Chair design.
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What Are Your Favorite Finishes?
What do you reach for when it’s time for finishing? Share it with us!
