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This two-piece puzzle has a lot to offer: it’s easy to make, satisfying to solve, and in its assembled form, it᾿s handsome aesthetics look great displayed on any shelf. 

When it rains, it pours. So you put on a raincoat—or go inside. And when the snows come, you bundle up. Sunny? A pair of sunglasses and maybe some SPF lotion. 

The Adirondack chair is synonymous with the best of summer: You know, relaxing in the shade with friends and family, or simply sittin’ back on a warm evening with a drink in hand. These iconic chairs with their rear legs that lean forward to become part of the seat structure come in many forms, and are made of everything from construction lumber to injection-molded plastic. 

The crossbow was the weapon of choice for hundreds of years before gunpowder made it obsolete in the eyes of the military. But the archaic armament lives on today as a great piece of sporting gear.

Whether your shop is Lilliputian or Brobdingnagian, it’s hard to overstate the importance of dust collection. 

The most common question asked when thinking about Mother's Day gifts is typically, "What am I going to get mom for Mother's Day." Or, if you're the kind of mom who loves dropping those subtle gift hints, here's some great DIY gift ideas from Woodcraft that will be sure to help in making something for Mom! 

When a refurbishing project crosses my path, I listen to what the client’s requests are. After taking inspection of the project, there comes to mind a host of questions before ever working on the item. Repairing the item based on sight or conversing with obvious questions to the owner is just the beginning of providing a solution. There are additional concerns that will help the project restoration. Understanding the connection of the piece to the client, such as what the item means to them; what the environment will be in its placement and surroundings; and attaining a clearer perception of the history, as well as the heritage of the piece; can also be important.

The hardest part of tackling a DIY project? Getting started! With the right preparation and process, anyone can confidently become a DIYer. Find your project, create your process and bring it to life!

Creative people are discovering the fun in using resin to create turning blanks, item encapsulations, bowls, river tables and more. To meet their project needs, Woodcraft continues to expand its line of resins and related products – and to encourage these makers Woodcraft will be sponsoring a contest in March.

This contemporary cabinet will grace any room with a touch of elegance. Its plywood case construction combines with solid wood doors to make a worthy challenge for any ambitious  woodworker.