Weekly Editorial

  • Labor Day Weekend to Remember

    In this issue, Rob reminisces about his excellent Labor Day weekend, plus learn about condensation in air compressors and turn a salt and pepper shaker set.

  • Maddening Mistakes

    This week, Rob dwells on his small mistakes, plus hear from a couple on how their woodworking is supporting education in Kenya and learn more on Frame-and-Panel doors.

  • I See the Light!

    This week, Rob shines a light on some of the issues with woodworking as you age, plus he takes a look at thickness planers and pours some epoxy.

  • Heart Pine

    This week, Rob talks about his history with pine, plus a company tackling COVID-19 head on and advice on dust collection.

  • Conspiracy Theory

    This week, Rob reveals himself to be a bit of a wing nut nut, plus using a crosscut sled and a tip on finishing with a spray bottle.

  • End Grain in the Picture

    This week, Rob exposes his thoughts on end grain, we build a live edged table and take a look at how to choose the right dovetail jig.

  • The Common Commode

    This week, Rob talks about his outhouse construction prowess, plus he makes a dough bowl and we look at what’s new in stores this month.

  • One on the Chin

    This week, Rob frets about safety in (and out) of the shop, plus lubricating your turning finishes and six other simple finishing practices.

  • Finishing Follies

    This week, Rob wonders about reader’s finishing tactics, plus our experts offer advice on creating an irrigation system and positioning a vise on your workbench.

  • From My Mind to Reality

    This week, Rob talks the difference between using plans and imagining ideas, plus learn to cool your workshop this summer and tips for building a tenoning jig for your table saw.