I’m excited to announce the release of a fun new book from A.J. Hamler titled “Build It with Dad: Woodworking Fun for the Whole Family” (available both as a paperback and a PDF download). The book is filled with kid-friendly woodworking projects that will help you teach your kids the fundamentals of tool use, shop safety and foster an early love of woodworking. And I have a copy to give away, free. […]
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Show off your excellent work in 2015 Popular Woodworking Magazine Excellence Awards. Winners in each of five categories, the grand-prize winner, and the Readers’ Choice winner will be published in a feature article in the November 2015 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. The Grand-Prize Winner (as chosen by the editorial staff of Popular Woodworking Magazine) wins US$1,000. Each of the five Editors’ Choice winners and the Readers’ Choice entry with […]
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If you like to tinker with old tools, sooner or later you’ll come into contact with a rusty example. I’ve been interested in methods that use lemon juice or vinegar to shift the problem. I like the fact there is no dry abrading and no electrical stuff, and the things you need to do it could not be more accessible. I tried it out first of all on a early(ish) […]
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I’m soooooo excited to announce that with the next issue, you’ll see a change in editorial direction! We’re going to brighten things up with lots of happy colors – and show you how to choose wood to match your aura for when a natural look is your goal!! You’ll find new ideas for yard-art!!! Get bunches of birdhouses ideas sure to attract the most discerning of avian friends!!!! Read important […]
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I’ve had a knife in my pocket since I was 11 and couldn’t imagine working in the shop without one. My problem is that the beautiful French knife my wife gave me in 1998 doesn’t have a locking blade. After a couple close calls with the French knife, I decided to get a folding lockback for the shop. Of course, I wanted to buy a domestic knife, but I didn’t […]
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No, this is not an April Fools’ joke posted a day early. It’s a poem from one of my favorite writers, John Donne, who died on this date in 1631. Why this poem (or any poem)? The central conceit is the compass – a powerful tool in woodworking. After the poem (yes, yes; I know many will skip it), I’ve posted links to just some of the compass techniques and […]
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