rdonr
06-27-2010, 12:39 PM
I subscribe to several magazines. My opinions, briefly:
Woodsmith - overall favorite. Great projects with detailed explanations. Great tips section.
ShopNotes - similar to Woodsmith but all about jigs and shop projects.
Wood - also very good projects. Does some good comparative tool reviews. Good tips section.
Woodcraft - good projects. Maybe slightly simpler than Woodsmith or Wood.
Popular Woodworking - changing a lot lately. Seems to be less emphasis on projects, more on hand tools. Good articles on finishing and design. They do have a pretty good beginner's project in every issue.
Fine Woodworking - more about how and why and what's possible. Includes some plans but less detailed instructions.
I find all these mags interesting and informative.
If you are looking for woodworking "self-education" info on tools and techniques you should also look at used book sites for Nick Engler's Workshop Companion book series. Highly recommended.
Don
Woodsmith - overall favorite. Great projects with detailed explanations. Great tips section.
ShopNotes - similar to Woodsmith but all about jigs and shop projects.
Wood - also very good projects. Does some good comparative tool reviews. Good tips section.
Woodcraft - good projects. Maybe slightly simpler than Woodsmith or Wood.
Popular Woodworking - changing a lot lately. Seems to be less emphasis on projects, more on hand tools. Good articles on finishing and design. They do have a pretty good beginner's project in every issue.
Fine Woodworking - more about how and why and what's possible. Includes some plans but less detailed instructions.
I find all these mags interesting and informative.
If you are looking for woodworking "self-education" info on tools and techniques you should also look at used book sites for Nick Engler's Workshop Companion book series. Highly recommended.
Don