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Received β€” 5 May 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
Received β€” 11 March 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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What's the Difference Between a Wet/Dry Vac and a Dust Extractor?

By: Popular Woodworking
11 March 2026 at 15:14

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Today, we're answering a very common reader question: what's the difference between a dust extractor and a vacuum, and which one do I really need? And while the differences may be small, they add up to a big impact.

Be sure to check out our updated 2026 dust extractor buying guide: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/toolreviews/dust-extractor-showdown/
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Received β€” 6 March 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Live Edge End Table: Legs and Assembly

By: Popular Woodworking
6 March 2026 at 15:00

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With our top prepped, (link below to the first video) Logan demonstrates how to install the legs to the base securely and professionally. Just because it's not going to be seen, doesn't mean you shouldn't do quality work.

Part one: https://youtu.be/cWRH01AfdnY

Check out the full line of Flowyline metal bases at their website: https://flowyline.com/
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Received β€” 4 March 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Live Edge End Table: Prepping the Slab

By: Popular Woodworking
4 March 2026 at 14:47

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Today, Logan is making a live-edge end table for his parents. Follow along as he walks you through the steps to prep the slab, including flattening, cleaning up the edges, and making it look natural.

Check out the full line of Flowyline metal bases at their website: https://flowyline.com/
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Received β€” 19 February 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Clean and Accurate Boring with The New Jet Smart Drill Press

By: Popular Woodworking
19 February 2026 at 14:58

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A drill press is a precision tool, but your accuracy will only be as good as your setup. Learn how to dial in your drill press for clean, accurate holes time after time. Plus, we look at the features of the new Jet JDP-20S Smart Drill Press.


For more details visit: https://jettools.com/20-in-smart-drill-press-jdp-20s
Check out our review of the new JDP-20S here: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/toolreviews/jet-smart-drill-press-review/
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Received β€” 11 February 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Bent Lamination 101

By: Popular Woodworking
11 February 2026 at 16:50

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Bent lamination opens the door for all sorts of creative forms in woodworking. Like any technique though, you need to understand the fundamentals before you start building anything. In this video we walk you through everything you need to know to create bent lamination forms for your next project.

Learn more about West System Epoxy: https://www.westsystem.com/
Plans for the bent lamination headphone stand: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/bent-lamination-headphone-stand/
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Received β€” 29 January 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Hide Glue Stool Assembly

By: Popular Woodworking
29 January 2026 at 20:07

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The final assembly and glue-up of a project tends to create a lot of anxiety for woodworkers. At this point, you've sunk hours of time and labor, and the last thing that you want to do is mess it up. Thankfully, Shea Alexander knows a lot about assembling stools and chairs. Follow along as he breaks down his process for stress-free gluing.

Check out the full plans for the stool on our website: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/hearth-stool/
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Received β€” 14 January 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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The Right Screw for Your Projects, Every Time

By: Popular Woodworking
14 January 2026 at 16:34

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Today we're looking at the anatomy of a screw, and helping you understand what materials and joint types different screws are designed for. Take the guesswork out of the equation and pick the exact screw to suit your project.

Get more info here: https://quickscrews.com/build-it-right?utm_source=popular_woodworking&utm_medium=youtube&utm_campaign=screw_project_match

Key moments:
1:40 or at end - Fastener Guide - https://ctrly.io/YcnSa
5:30 - Know Your Wood - https://ctrly.io/dIFUa
6:44 - Type 17 Point: How to Save Time & Labor- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DVPVRcI2EA
7:12 and/or 9:58 - Funnel Head Screws - https://ctrly.io/SFxvj
10:54 - Corrosion Resistance Scorecard - https://ctrly.io/VXGIa
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Received β€” 7 January 2026 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Turning Shaker Knobs

By: Popular Woodworking
7 January 2026 at 16:52

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When building his version of Steven Bunn's Shaker Workbench, Logan decided to turn his own knobs instead of ordering them online. It's a quick and easy project, and you can knock out enough knobs for an entire kitchen in a short afternoon.

For the full plans of the workbench, check out https://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/shaker-workbench-2/
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Received β€” 8 December 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Laser Engraver Woodworking

By: Popular Woodworking
8 December 2025 at 18:51

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It's never too late to add new tools to your shop that make your life easier and open new doors for woodworking. Laser engravers are a great example of a newer technology that you might want to consider checking out.

EM-Smart Official Website: https://em-smart.com/?utm_source=KOL&utm_medium=ALL&utm_campaign=PopularWoodworking250619

Dual 2 & Dual SE: https://em-smart.com/products/em-smart-dual-2-se-desktop-laser-engraver?utm_source=KOL&utm_medi…

Also be sure to check out their official YouTube channel @EM-SmartOfficial
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Received β€” 1 December 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Bringing the MOAK Jointer Back to Life

By: Popular Woodworking
1 December 2025 at 17:26

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Logan loves his vintage woodworking machinery, and when the opportunity arose to purchase a 1950s MOAK jointer, he knew he couldn't pass it up. The jointer needed work though β€” the head was stuck, the electrical was outdated, and the motor was shot. Instead of simply restoring what was there, Logan took the opportunity to upgrade it too. Follow along as he cleans everything up, installs a helical cutterhead, restores the motor, and sets up a VFD.

WGM Tool works helical head: https://www.wgm-toolworks.com/
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Received β€” 21 October 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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ShopNotes Podcast Episode 248: Interview with Nick Offerman

By: Popular Woodworking
21 October 2025 at 16:20

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We're dropping a special podcast video for you this week. Popular Woodworking Digital Editor Collin Knoff spoke to Nick Offerman recently about his new book, β€œLittle Woodchucks” - a playful yet purposeful guide to woodworking for kids and families. They discussed a wide range of topics, like the joy of making things by hand, the importance of teaching skills to the next generation, and why diversity, community, and decency are essential to keeping the human spirit alive.

If you're interested in more great episodes of the ShopNotes podcast, be sure and visit https://www.youtube.com/@ShopNotesPodcast

For a partial excerpt of the interview, head to https://www.popularwoodworking.com/interviews/nick-offerman-on-woodworking-technology-and-the-delight-of-being-human/
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Received β€” 17 October 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
Received β€” 10 September 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Sealing Green Wood with Wax

By: Popular Woodworking
10 September 2025 at 14:31

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When working with green wood, it's essential to prep it correctly in order to prevent cracking or splitting. Especially when you're working with exotic lumber, you don't want to waste a single board-foot if you can avoid it. Waxing the wood will help it dry evenly and set you up for success.
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Received β€” 21 July 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Figuring Out Nailers In The Shop

By: Popular Woodworking
21 July 2025 at 16:03

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Today we're talking about nailers in your shop! We're covering what type of nailers are beneficial to have in your woodworking shop, and some that are better for specific tasks.

Check out Senco Nailers: https://www.senco.com/finish-and-trim-tools/
Read the Norwegian Linen Chest Article: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/projects/norwegian-linen-chest/
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Received β€” 13 June 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Piping Hardline Dust Collection In Your Shop

By: Popular Woodworking
13 June 2025 at 14:19

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When Pop Wood moved into our new shop, we knew that getting the right dust collection system in place and planning the proper layout was key. Today, we're looking at the piping system we went with, and showing you how to set up a hardline dust collection for your own shop.

Check out our article on dust collection best practices from the August 2024 issue here: https://www.popularwoodworking.com/techniques/hard-line-dust-piping-best-practices/
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Received β€” 4 June 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Build a Deluxe Sliding Router Table, Part 3

By: Popular Woodworking
4 June 2025 at 14:49

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This router table is a great addition to your workshop, giving you extra control for advanced cuts with a sliding table base. In the final video, former editor Andrew Zoellner is showing you how he builds a classic shop cabinet that will serve as the base of our router table.

Watch the whole course commercial-free and with step-by-step instructions, full illustrations, and a cutting list here: https://popular-woodworking.mykajabi.com/offers/cLFLFoRm?coupon_code=PW35 Save 35% by purchasing now!
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Received β€” 28 May 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Build a Deluxe Sliding Router Table, Part 2

By: Popular Woodworking
28 May 2025 at 15:01

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This super-functional router features a sliding table base and a full cabinet to store bits and accessories. In part two of the series, former editor Andrew Zoellner is adding the t-tracks, router lift, and fence to our table.

Watch the whole course ad-free and with step-by-step instructions, full illustrations, and a cutting list here: https://popular-woodworking.mykajabi.com/offers/cLFLFoRm?coupon_code=PW35 Save 35% by purchasing now!
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Received β€” 21 May 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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Build a Deluxe Sliding Router Table, Part 1

By: Popular Woodworking
21 May 2025 at 14:19

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A router table is a great addition to any workshop, and this one takes the functionality a step further with a sliding table base. In the first video of the course, former editor Andrew Zoellner focuses on building the sliding table, including sourcing hardware.

Watch the whole course ad-free and with step-by-step instructions, full illustrations, and a cutting list here: https://popular-woodworking.mykajabi.com/offers/cLFLFoRm?coupon_code=PW35 Save 35% by purchasing now!
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Received β€” 23 April 2025 ⏭ Popular Woodworking
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