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.

Made By Hand — Embrace the Charm

Popular Woodworking • APRIL 2026, Vol. 46, No. 2

WORKSHOP TIPS

NEW TOOLS

New Book Excerpt from the author • When creating this book, I took my mind back to the younger me and what I wish I’d been told. Not only that, but also how I wish I’d been told it, because too much of the information available left me more confused than when I started. I hope you’ll find this book to be educational and accessible. We’ll focus on a new tool or skill in each chapter, and you’ll be able to jump straight in and start making projects immediately.

Basic Relief Carving Techniques • A few simple tools, and basic technique will result in a great looking carving.

Carved Boarded Box • This utilitarian box is made of red oak and is a great exercise in practical woodworking

Mid-Century Modern Table • This table blends clean lines with clever book storage—proving good design is as functional as it is beautiful.

Whiskey Cabinet • This finger-joint cabinet is versatile enough to be utilized in any room in the house, and packs in a lot of great woodworking techniques.

Woopsie Daisy • An updated, corrected photo captions for our "Beyond The Ropes" article from June’s issue, by Yoav Liberman.