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Getting to Know Wood

Annabelle June Buckland — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:50:50 +0000

This is an excerpt from the book Make Things. From Wood. by Annabelle June Buckland. Read more from her book here. What is Wood? Before we dive into the world...

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Ergonomics of Woodworking

Jeff Miller — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:18:50 +0000

Achieve better woodworking results more comfortably with these 12 tips. I’ve been teaching now for more than 15 years. And in that time I’ve thought a lot about why students...

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Book Excerpt: Make Things. From Wood.

Pop Wood Editors — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:06:44 +0000

If there’s one thing to be said about woodworkers, it’s that we’re old school and prefer to pick up a book (or a magazine). With that in mind, I’m thankful...

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Welcome to Basics Week 2026

Collin Knoff — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:54:47 +0000

Each and every fall, as the weather starts to cool, woodworkers pull a reverse hibernation and migrate back into the workshop. For us, that means an influx of new and...

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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 289 — Pitchin’, Y’all

Pop Wood Editors — Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:57:14 +0000

Woodworking events, tool chests, Shopsmith controversy, and shop projects! In Episode 289 of the ShopNotes Podcast, Phil Huber, Logan Wittmer, and John Doyle are back with another round of woodworking...

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Rehabilitating a Classic: Rescuing a Stanley No. 220 Block Plane (Part 2)

Yoav Liberman — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 19:48:13 +0000

With the sole of the Stanley No. 220 properly lapped and geometrically true, the tool’s foundation was solid. The next phase of the rehabilitation was to restore the cutting edge...

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Start With Wood, Not Words

A.J. Hamler — Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:44:50 +0000

Woodworking directly channels veterans’ strengths, such as discipline, patience, attention to detail, and mental focus. It’s no surprise, then, that there are so many shops dedicated to helping veterans. The...

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A Bench for Kids

Jameel Abraham — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:22:19 +0000

Build a small workbench with full-sized features for a budding woodworker. “The bench is probably the most important item in the workshop.” Those are Charles H. Hayward’s first words in...

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Temple Tool R-240 Ryoba Review

Logan Wittmer — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:52:15 +0000

Tool: R-240 Ryoba Shop Now Manufacturer: Temple Tool Co MSRP: $45 The R-240 Ryoba from Temple Tool Co. is a modern interpretation of one of Japan’s most versatile hand saws. Featuring...

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Vacuum-hose Support

Pop Wood Editors — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 13:05:12 +0000

I provide support for my vacuum hose and hold its business end exactly where I want it, as shown in the illustration at right. This setup makes arranging dust collection...

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