Weekly Editorial

  • The Heat is On!

    In this issue, Chris works through the heat, a look at new products, a flag restoration, plus projects for making a historic table and an outdoor chair.

  • Solutions for Summer Sizzling

    In this issue, Chris seeks shelter from the heat, sandpaper rolls, making a carving mallet, plus plans for outdoor chairs and a bike rack.

  • Be Thoughtful About Contrast

    In this issue, Chris gets valuable advice about overcomplication, cutting tenons, taking your time and plans for a picnic table and tabletop fire pit.

  • Paying It Forward

    In this issue, Chris crafts a special gift, routing mortises, a look at Storm Trees lumber, plus plans for an Adrondack deck set.

  • Strategies for Surplus

    In this issue, Chris searches for a use for his castoff lumber, drilling tenons, dead flat topcoat, and plans for a gazebo and a lawn game.

  • What are Your Rockler Faves?

    In this issue, Chris explores the Rockler catalog, Beadlock tenons, cutting lattices and plans for a lending library and a planting cart.

  • Gopherwood — Go Figure!

    In this issue, Chris learns more about yellowwood, working with tenons and carving and plans for two outdoor seating options.

  • Yellowwood Anyone?

    In this issue, Chris and Rob talk about yellowwood, we look at some new tools for cutting and turning, plus outdoor projects.

  • One Tooth at a Time

    In this issue, Chris sharpens up, plus rail-and-stile joints, new products and plans for a plant stand and carved bowls.

  • Backyard Bonanza!

    In this issue, Chris talks about salvaging fallen logs, learn routers, ripping small strips of wood plus plans for a game board and a folding Adirondack.