Woodcraft Magazine

Edwards Smith is a retired physician and academician with a lifelong interest in wood. He started in furniture but soon developed a distaste for measuring, and found woodturning more palatable. At 81 years old, Edwards sells his creations at craft sh

Anne Briggs (she pronounces it Annie) is a true woodworker for the Internet age. She has successfully established her skills and personality as a brand—Anne of All Trades. She uses YouTube and her own website to document what she does in her shop and

Helical-head planers and jointers tend to cut cleaner than straight-knife machines. Unfortunately, the cost of even an aftermarket helical cutterhead upgrade kit exceeds the price of a brand-new benchtop planer. Jet’s new JPW-13BT benchtop planer off

If you don’t already have an established sharpening system, Woodcraft’s new house-brand of water stones may be just the thing you need to start or augment your arsenal of honing stones. These Kensai stones are available in a range of grits from 400 t

A cherry blank, commercially available wood balls, and dyed epoxy are the sum ingredients for a cutting board that sports lovers will crave during the NCAA March Madness and NBA playoffs. This iconic design, complete with grooved “seams,” offers fans

When making casework, it’s easier and more economical to use plywood, MDF, and other sheet goods instead of solid lumber for primary parts. The problem is that you end up with sawn edges that expose the plies or composite material making up the core.

As much as I like working with high-end hand tools, my budget for them can only stretch so far. That’s why I started making some of my own tools, a passion that has grown over time. While I am still primarily a woodworker, I find making tools to be a

Finding a place for cutoffs can be a challenge for shops of any size. What starts as a neat stack quickly transforms into a messy mountain, often in the spot that’s needed for some other operation. And when that perfect piece is hidden at the bottom

The year was 1941. Newlyweds Charles and Ray Eames left the famed Cranbrook Academy of Art, in Michigan, and moved to Southern California, where they launched a furniture design studio. They began to experiment with molded plywood, using heat and pre

We’re calling this cool cabinet a “Basic Build,” but with a few caveats. As you can see from the drawing, this retro record stand has only a few parts, and is fairly simple in its overall construction. However, before you drop the needle and get star

Buying eucalyptus (Eucalyptus spp) lumber in the United States is not as straightforward as you might expect. While many exotic lumber dealers list eucalyptus among their offerings, exactly what you’re purchasing isn’t always clear. This is because t

Upon unwrapping the Red Grandis boards I purchased for this story, I’ll admit I was a little underwhelmed. They were fine—wide, clear, and straight—but so visually uniform and consistent that I wasn’t immediately drawn to them. However, after making

Q: I recently purchased an air filtration system from Woodcraft. Where should I locate the unit in my shop? And what’s the best way to install it? Dave Southard San Jose, North Berwick, ME A: You’re smart to take dust control seriously. Sawdust is a