WOOD magazine is the world’s most popular woodworking publication. Every issue includes clear, fully illustrated plans for all types of projects from gifts to furniture, skill-building tips and techniques, and hard-hitting tool reviews. Plus watch helpful videos that bring the pages to life for woodworkers of all skill levels.
Kids at Heart • WHETHER IT’S OVER TOOLS OR TOYS, WOODWORKERS CAN’T SUPPRESS THEIR CHILDLIKE ENTHUSIASM.
WOOD Magazine • Issue No. 291 October 2023 Vol. 40, No. 5
A Load of Butt • Some parents think it’s a bad word. Some woodworkers think it’s a bad joint. Let’s take a second look at the butt joint.
On the Level
Your Projects
Comfort & Convenience Shop • Don’t let looks deceive you. There’s more to this cozy shop than meets the eye.
Toothsome Tips for Bandsaw Blades
The Key to Keyhole Slots
Arts & Crafts Cabinet • Inspired by American furnituremaker Charles Limbert, this timeless design fits in modern or traditional settings.
Must-Have Tools for Accurate Measuring • Achieving spot-on precision doesn’t require a collection of expensive devices. In our shop, a simple few handle the majority of what we do.
Small-Parts Tablesaw Sled • With customizable hold-downs, this small-parts tablesaw sled lets you safely trim even miniature workpieces with ease and accuracy.
Classic Steam Engine • All aboard! This is your ticket for large-gauge fun as we kick off the WOOD® Timber Line Express train series.
Upgrade Your Tablesaw With a Router Table • Maximize your shop space by turning your tablesaw into a dual-purpose cutting and shaping center.
Portable Puzzle Tray • This expandable assembly station provides dedicated space for your jigsaw masterpieces, plus it stores the puzzle and its pieces between sessions.
Piston-Fit Drawers • Create snug-fitting, smooth-sliding drawers for your fine project builds.
Chainsaw Box • Channel your inner Paul Bunyan by carrying everything you need to tame the forest with your own “Babe the Blue Ox” sidekick.
Tools & Materials
What’s Ahead • A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE NOVEMBER ISSUE (ON SALE OCTOBER 6)