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Popular Woodworking (1-year)

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Publisher: FW Publications
Category: Magazine

List Price: $47.88
Buy New: $19.96
You Save: $27.92 (58%)



Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars 9 reviews
Sales Rank: 258

Format: Magazine Subscription
Type: Consumer magazine
Subscription Issues: 7
Subscription Length: 12 Months
Issues Per Year: 7
First Issue Lead Time: 6-10 Weeks

ASIN: B00005NION

Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 3 months

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Product Description
POPULAR WOODWORKING has everything woodworkers need to develop their skills. Woodworking essentials from A to Z are covered. Topics include routers, lathes, joinery, table saw use, and more. Every issue includes inspiring projects that build your skills and make your shop time more rewarding. Articles about technique and finishing methods are written by professional woodworking experts. Tool reviews are based on shop tests that arm you with the knowledge you need to make smart buying decisions.


Customer Reviews:   Read 4 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars Great magazine but cheaper directly   September 11, 2008
Mark Hochstein (Maryland)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This is a premiere woodworking magazine. Editor Christopher Schwarz has done a great job changing the focus of the magazine from just power tools to a nice blend of power tools, hand tools, beginner and advanced techniques. Having said that, the renewal price I got directly from the publishers website was 25% less than what Amazon was offering. br / br /Also, check out Woodworking Magazine. Another fantastic publication (ad free) from the same publishers.


5 out of 5 stars A Real Fine Woodworking Magazine   September 17, 2007
Derek York (Main Street USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This magazine has taken the lead in fine woodworking, especially in regard to its emphasis on hand tools and traditional techniques. So if you want to learn how to use hand tools and also get good historical perspectives on tools and techniques, there is no finer magazine.


4 out of 5 stars Its definitely a must read   February 21, 2005
Scott Pointon (Crest Hill, IL United States)
17 out of 18 found this review helpful

I have to admit I enjoy reading about woodworking almost as much as doing it - just remember I did say "almost"! br / br /This magazine is among my top five favorite magazines on the topic and I have to say that I enjoy it greatly. The articles are well written and the photography is very good, which when combined equates to my clear understanding of their project plans, etc. This is of course crucial for any how-to magazine and there are few disappointments here. I find that there is almost always one project in every issue that I make plans to build "someday". Though I don't get to all of them, it is nice to have so many projects to choose from! br / br /I also really appreciate the tool reviews. Between Popular Woodworking and my other four favorites (Fine Woodworking, Wood, American Woodworker, and Workbench) nearly every type of woodworking tool is reviewed at least once every 18 months. br / br /Overall, this is a solid magazine with good content and a clear purpose and I feel it is well worth the money. br / br /


4 out of 5 stars Popular Wood Reading   August 15, 2004
Marc Ruby#8482; (Warren, MI USA)
27 out of 32 found this review helpful

It's very easy to write off Popular Woodworking without even reading it. One tends to assume that it is going to be the Readers Digest of woodworking. One imagines countless overly simplified articles on how to build bookcases or select the right shop vacuum. Actually, this couldn't be further from the truth. br / br /Admittedly, Popular Woodworking is not a high-end magazine. It is for the moderately funded woodworker who wants to get the best out of his or her tools without a huge outlay. It's also for folks who like a wide coverage of the woodworking field. Plans, tools, jigs, wood, techniques, and workshops. br / br /In going through a recent issue repeatedly, I kept finding little articles that I have missed on earlier readings. This is a compliment to the editors in that they try to answer many needs. On the other hand, it indicates that magazine layout and structure is a bit haphazard and cramped. You just have to keep perusing it until everything sinks in. Take the time to do so and I think you will agree the Popular Woodworking is worthwhile reading.


4 out of 5 stars One of the Best   March 31, 2003
Bob Key (Good Hope, Georgia)
29 out of 29 found this review helpful

This magazine surprises me. It looks like just another mass media pulp magazine, but it's really solid on the inside. These guys actually go to the shop and do woodworking. They are enthusiastic, thorough, honest, and funny. The articles seem to aim toward the moderately experienced amateur, but there's plenty of stuff for beginners. And the price can't be beat. This and Fine Woodworking are my favorites - put them together and you have everything you need.