Woodworker's Journal

Woodworker’s Journal is the magazine for people who love to work with wood. Woodworkers of any skill level will find top-tier plans to build great projects, expert reviews of woodworking tools, and a ton of woodworking tips and techniques. Get Woodworker's Journal digital magazine subscription today and get inspired and motivated.

Building Woodworking Skills

LETTERS

FROM OUR READERS • Looking for Interesting Woodworking Stories!

READER PRO JECTS

SURVEY • OUR SURVEY GROUP SHARES THEIR WOOD SPECIES PREFERENCES

Spalting: A Brutal Beauty

STUMPERS

TRICKS OF THE TRADE • Simpler Chamfering and Sanding Strategies

A New “Eagle” Has Landed • Apollo Program-themed guitar commemorates NASA’s proud history.

Woodworking Found Me • Maker and mom focuses on giving back to others.

Setting up a Wolverine Grinding Jig • ONEWAY’s Wolverine system and a slow-speed grinder can help you quickly and proficiently sharpen traditional steel turning tools.

Three-Tier Plant Stand • Display a half-dozen potted plants in this easy-to-build project.

Lathe Tool Sharpening Station • Move your grinding setup and lathe tools closer to where the action is!

Mid-century Kidney Table • Mid-century Modern style meets the 21st century’s trendy use of resin to make this keen-looking table.

Tansu-inspired Chest • Build our Western interpretation of a traditional Japanese chest.

Rabbets, Dadoes and Grooves • These three simple machining options provide many useful joinery solutions.

The Jointer and Planer • Properly preparing lumber is a key to successful woodworking. These two tools are essential to that surfacing process.

WHAT’S IN STORE • Speaker with Storage, Safer Blade/Bit Cleaner

Triton TFBR001 3.25 hp Fixed-Base Router Kit • If you miss your old P-C 3.25 hp Speedmatic Router, it’s now back as Triton’s new full-sized Fixed-base machine.

Installing Torsion Hinge Lid Supports • These specialized all-in-one hinges prevent pinched _ ngers and hold lids open on chests or boxes.

Should I Seal Turnings for Food Use? • Applying nish to exotic woods that will be used for kitchenware is sensible for stability and to safeguard against toxicity or odors.