Octagonal Canisters: Here’s a great weekend project that offers a few interesting shop tricks. There’s a clever veining jig, and the author has some solid advice for stave construction. You’ll also be introduced to Lyptus®, a new “green” species for your shop

Arts & Crafts Workbench: This is not only a proper workstation, but essential feedback on the flatness of your stock as well as your planing technique

Classic European Workbench: This is a professional workbench. It takes a lot of wood and a lot of work to build. The result, you’ll find, is worth the investment: you will use it for a lifetime. Your children’s children will use it, too

Techniques

Turning: Sharpening chisels for better turning

Resawing: A primer on the basics

Hardware Hints: Making an instant workbench

Finishing: Layering stain for a dramatic finish

Reviews

Tool Review: Band Saws – Looking at three 16” steel band saws

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