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WOOD is published seven times a year and launched in 1984, offering practical guidance and inspiration for hobbyists, DIY enthusiasts and professional woodworkers. The US magazine has become one of the most widely read woodworking publications in the world, with a strong reputation for reliable, shop-tested advice. WOOD focuses on hands-on projects, woodworking techniques and tool reviews designed to help readers improve their skills and create high-quality pieces. Each issue includes detailed project plans, step-by-step instructions and clear diagrams that guide readers through builds ranging from simple household items to complex furniture. A defining feature of the magazine is its commitment to practical accuracy. Every project and technique featured in the publication is built and tested by the editorial team in their own workshop before publication, ensuring readers can follow the instructions with confidence. Available on PressReader, WOOD magazine serves as a trusted resource for anyone passionate about woodworking, whether they’re beginners learning the basics or experienced craftspeople refining their skills.
MAKING DO WITH LESS IS MORE THAN A VIRTUE; IT’S A SUPERPOWER. I like to say that woodworking imitates life. And in life, we spend a lot of energy chasing “more.” More space, more tools, more options. But more can be noisy. Infinite possibility...
Inspired by 19th-century wardrobes and linen presses, I built this game-board storage cabinet out of flatsawn sapele mahogany. For a little bit of whimsy, I inlaid a stylized gameboard piece, known as a meeple, into the lower rail.
When building this chest for storing games, I turned to very local lumber sources for everything except the maple board squares. The cherry came from trees on my sister’s property, and the walnut from a tree I took down in my yard.
Just a note to thank you for the idea and plans for the “Slide & Swivel Stash Box” in issue 306 (November 2025). I make wood toys to put in a Christmas “shoebox” program. I milled old 2×4s to create 16 boxes. These are my start of 200 to 300 toys...
I built the “Stately Stacked Table & Chest” from issue 302 (May 2025) out of walnut, then sealed it with Waterlox finish. Victorian-style brass drawer pulls complete the elegant look.
An observant reader noticed the need for a correction to the “Floor-Standing Tool Chest” in issue 301 (March 2025). In Drawing 1, the 1/4" grooves should be 3/8" deep. Also the dimensions for rabbets in Drawing 2 are reversed. They should be...
Lee Henke grew up around woodworking. His dad was a residential contractor, and Lee followed in his footsteps working various roles in construction and carpentry. Spoonmaking, though, came from a different place. “I got hooked about a...
I get a lot of splinters when I’m woodworking so I’ve started wearing gloves to protect my hands. But I’ve heard some woodworkers say this is a no-no. What’s the real story here? Are gloves safe to wear in a woodworking shop? Unlike safety...