Weekly woodworking news updates

Check in with us as we look at new woodworking tools coming to market and exciting industry news.

Blog: Food-safe finishes

Understanding food safety regulations in the U.S. can help you choose the right finish.

Video: The sound of sharp

The sound of sharp cabinet scrapers becomes a symphony when conducted by Tim Coleman.

Video: The illustrious illustrator

John Hartman’s woodworking is featured in this issue, but his drawings have been a key part of the magazine for years. In this video, we get a glimpse into his illustration process.

Blog: A pinch of splat

Seri Robinson explores the scientific side of wood. In this series, they demonstrate how wood and fungi interact to create beautiful spalted boards.

Video: In the groove

The bottoms of Mark Gardner’s shrink boxes are captured in a groove as the wood dries.

Video Workshop: Enfield cupboard with hand tools

Using only hand tools, Chris Gochnour builds a Shaker classic that is as solidly constructed as it is beautiful.

You’ll learn how to:

• Use a dovetail plane to cut tapered sliding dovetails
• Use tongue-and-groove planes and beading planes for backboards
• Cut mortise-and-tenon joints by hand
• Use molding planes to create custom profiles