Japanese carpentry
Carpentry was first developed more than a millennium ago in Japan. It has been involved in the construction of a wide variety of structures, such as temples, dwellings, and tea …
Japanese carpentry Read MoreWorld’s Strongest Woods
The simplest and most common way people define if a wood is “strong” is usually hardness. I’ve written about wood hardness before—as a matter of fact, I even have an entire poster ranking the …
World’s Strongest Woods Read MoreSteam bending
Steam bending is a woodworking technique where wood is exposed to steam to make it pliable. Heat and moisture from steam can soften wood fibres enough so they can be bent and stretched, and when cooled down …
Steam bending Read MoreAmish furniture
Amish furniture is furniture manufactured by the Amish, primarily of Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Ohio. It is generally known as being made completely out of wood, usually without particle board or laminate. The styles most often used by the Amish …
Amish furniture Read MoreWood Slab Sale
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, woodworkers and fabricators will have the opportunity to purchase rare and beautiful slabs of wood at The Morton Arboretum. Turning salvaged wood into long-lasting furniture …
Wood Slab Sale Read MoreFrameless construction
In cabinetmaking, frameless construction of cabinets uses flat panels of engineered wood — usually particle board, plywood or medium-density fibreboard — rather than the older frame and panel construction. A design for a frameless cabinet A common construction method for frameless cabinets …
Frameless construction Read MoreTop 9 Must-Attend Wood Exhibitions in 2025 for Thriving Business Growth
f you are part of the woodworking or timber industry, attending wood exhibitions in 2025 can be an excellent opportunity to stay ahead of the competition and foster valuable connections. These events …
Top 9 Must-Attend Wood Exhibitions in 2025 for Thriving Business Growth Read MorePrecision on the Band Saw
With a few thoughtful tune-ups, your band saw can be a precise cutting tool. Editor’s note: This article was originally published in the April 2025issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Some …
Precision on the Band Saw Read MoreWOOD FLOOR OF THE YEAR
The NWFA’s Wood Floor of the Year (WFOY) awards were developed to encourage and recognize innovative craftsmanship and design in wood flooring installations. Since the program began in 1990, more …
WOOD FLOOR OF THE YEAR Read MoreDrying Wood at Home
by Eric Meier Allowing lumber to passively sit at a given humidity level in order to obtain a desired EMC (air-drying) may be the simplest and least expensive method of seasoning wood, but …
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