WOOD Magazine

WOOD magazine is the world’s most popular woodworking publication. Every issue includes clear, fully illustrated plans for all types of projects from gifts to furniture, skill-building tips and techniques, and hard-hitting tool reviews. Plus watch helpful videos that bring the pages to life for woodworkers of all skill levels.

A Winning Recipe • GET TO KNOW THE COOKS STIRRING UP THIS ISSUE’S MIXTURE.

WOOD Magazine • Issue No. 303 | July 2025 Vol. 42, No. 3

We Heart Workbenches • Your workbench functions as the heart of your workshop and your most valuable tool. If yours is in need of an upgrade or replacement, read these articles that get to the heart of the matter.

Building for the Future

Your Projects

Sweet Workshop Retreat • A bright and tidy mountainside shop provides a perfect getaway from the kitchen for a celebrity chef to cook up woodworking projects.

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Spring Into Action

Hardware Storage Cabinet • Unclutter your shop with this handy cabinet that corrals hardware and fasteners within plain view and easy reach.

Compact Cordless Mitersaws • Don’t let their size fool you. These scaled-down mitersaws are capable of making full-size cuts, yet are small enough and light enough to be carried from the workbench to a jobsite.

Contemporary Compact Cabinet • Add handsome storage to any room and step up your woodworking skills when you build this small cabinet that’s packed with intriguing details.

5 Step-Up Tablesaw Blades • Set your saw up with one of these specialized wood slicers when your combination blade just won’t cut it.

Child’s Play Picnic Table • Serve up some childhood fun with this pint-size combination picnic and sensory table. The lift-off top reveals tubs you can pack with tactile goodies like sand, clay, or water.

11 Strategies for Water-Based Finish Success • Don’t be afraid of water-based finishes. Use these techniques to ensure you’ll get great results that protect the wood and let its beauty shine through.

Dream-Storage Headboard • With three easily accessible storage built-ins, this headboard lets you ditch the nightstands to maximize a bedroom’s floor space. Rest assured, we’ve got complete instructions.

Tools & Materials

What’s Ahead • A GLIMPSE INSIDE THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE (ON SALE JULY 18)