Weekly Editorial

  • Weekend Work

    This week, Rob pens a poem about mulch, previewing Festool’s latest line-up, Sjobergs Nordic workbench, plus plans for a table and a shop-built bench.

  • Workbenches

    This week, Rob thinks about workbenches, tips for resawing and checking blades plus plans for a wall shelf and a mirror.

  • The Verdicts Are In!

    This week, Chris discusses our informal Adirondack poll, V-grooves, stop block improvements, plus plans for a knife block and a laptop desk.

  • Are We a Divided Nation?

    This week, Rob considers the future of Adirondacks, new tool previews, expanding lathe chucks, plus plans for the aforementioned Adirondack and a wine gift box.

  • Christmas in May

    This week, Rob digs through the past, more table building, cutting board finish plus plans for a potting bench and end table.

  • Backyard Sales

    This week, Rob makes a find, drawknives and spokeshaves, building a basic table, plus plans for the workshop and the kitchen.

  • Finishing Feedback

    This week, Rob talks reader’s favorite finishes, milling cherry lumber, drilling with a lathe, plus plans for a shop light and picture frame.

  • Finding Your Finish

    This week, Rob ponders finishes, we talk to a baseball bat turner, checking plugs, plus plans for a lamp and an Arts & Crafts bed.

  • Try Something New

    This week, Rob dreams of Osage Orange, turning a wheel, marking your tools, plus plans for a lampshade and a spice rack.

  • Slabs are Super!

    This week, Rob shows off your slab projects, plus a new marking tool, making big miter cuts, plus chair and desk plans.