Popular Woodworking

Whether it's a solo or group project, a home-improvement undertaking or a simple piece of art, Popular Woodworking lets you into the world of woodworking crafts. Each issue of Popular Woodworking features numerous projects for the expert craftsperson and the interested beginner.

FROM THE EDITOR • Planting For The Future

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Popular Woodworking • August 2025, Vol. 45, No. 4

NEW TOOLS

WORKSHOP TIPS

New Book • Excerpt from the author

Reviving The Shaper • This shaping powerhouse has fallen out of favor of router tables, but in some instances, it may be the better tool in your shop.

Essential Cutters

Shaker Side Table • The late Thomas Moser popularized Shaker design. This side table is my ode to him and his contributions to the woodworking community.

Shaker Side Table

Finishing Schedule

Dust Collection Workstation • This dust collection cart houses a vacuum and cyclonic dust separator for an efficient, clean workstation.

Dust Collection Workstation

Charging Cabinet • Build the perfect place to store and charge your growing collection of batteries and cordless tools.

Charging Cabinet

Winding Sticks • These simple tools are essential for dimensioning lumber by hand or machine.