Popular Woodworking
All of the plans in this category are from Popular Woodworking magazine. Popular Woodworking has delivered articles and commentary from America’s best and brightest woodworkers for more than 30 years. The editorial focus is a committed philosophy of hybrid woodworking – blending the best of hand tool and power tool woodworking. We bring you woodworking projects for every skill level ranging from simple (but attractive) projects that use basic joinery, to complex furniture plans using advanced woodworking techniques.
Turning a Platter
Push your skills and create a showstopper. With an ogee below and a curved rim above, this platter will add a natural look and feel to your dinner table.
The I Can Do That Workbench Plans
Download the full project plan for this easy-to-build workbench from Popular Woodworking's "I Can Do That."
Sharpening Basics
Razor sharp tools improve the experience, result, and safety of woodworking projects. Learn the proper sharpening techniques for your chisels, plane irons, and saws - take care of your tools. Download now!
Hammer Veneering
This veneering technique is historic, unique, interesting, and still appropriate to be used in today's world. Learn all about hammer veneering from Don Williams and get inspired to try it yourself.
Wired for Beauty
To get started creating your own wire inlays, all you need is a little know how (provided here by expert woodworker Don Williams), some wire, a rotary tool, and a few inexpensive shop-made tools.
The Butterfly Horse
If you frequently run into the problem of now having enough saw horses (or not having enough room for more), you will be relieved to learn about "The Butterfly Horse" which is flexible and stores easily!
Bench Plane Restoration Guide
Learn to restore your vintage bench plane. From the experience of woodworking master Bill Anderson, you will be able to identify and repair five common issues woodworkers encounter with their bench planes.
Make a Fixed-Width Panel Raising Plane
A panel raising plane may be a tricky build, however you will be thankful for having it as it will give you accurate and even results in future projects - not to mention the satisfaction of accomplishing the task will be worth it alone.
Rule Joints by Hand & Power Article
Further develop your understanding of rule joints by practicing making them both with and without power tools. Bill Anderson guilds you through both in this fascinating article from Popular Woodworking Magazine.
Make a Shapely Bowsaw
A bowsaw is a useful tool to have in the shop for cutting fret wood and curves. With this step by step instruction from Bill Anderson, you will be able to create your very own.
Slat Back Chair
This project covers all the basics of chair making; curves, angles, comfort and structure.
Perfect Shoulders
An 18th-century chairmaker's saw makes 21st-century work easier.