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Fine Woodworking

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from: Taunton Press


I have been a subscriber since the premier issue in 1975. Back then my workshop was a 4 by 8 foot room in front of my carport and my only power tool was an electric drill. The second issue prompted me to make my first hand cut dovetails. The main benefit I still get out of the magazine is it gives me the confidence to try new projects that demand new skills. While I buy Woodwork regularly, and occasionally other magazines at the news stand, Fine Woodworking is the only magazine I subscribe to year after year.

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Popular Woodworking (1-year)

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: F&W Publications


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.

Also, check out Woodworking Magazine. Another fantastic publication (ad free) from the same publishers.

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Wood (1-year)

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: Meredith

November 23, 2001
Wood Magazine is been around for a good 20 years now. It is a every other month magazine published by Good Housekeeping (I think it still is). Always a good mix of product reviews, 5-6 projects none harder than advanced, and lots of how-to's. Magazines are thick with a lot of information in each issue.
Projects can be part of a family, say a mission table, chairs, and china cupboard spread over 2-3 issues. Extremely precise directions, layouts and materials lists for projects and an insert for patterns is usually included. Product reviews include a wide range of manufacturers, but usually skip the high end brands and go for lower end.
Always tons of tips and how-tos in every issue. They do expect you to have access to the usual assortment ... Read More:

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Woodcraft Magazine

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: Woodcraft Supply Llc


Woodcraft is a magazine published by the Woodcraft woodworking stores and it shows. There is a lot more reviews of products than with other magazines. Projects are good but not many beginner ones. Geared more toward folks that have some good woodworking background. Projects are there and well written but not many per issue (3-4). Lots of write-up about layout and less on how to do that step (Assumes you know how to do mortises and tongue and groove for instance).
Why 3 stars? Not very thick per a bi-annual issue (few ads!) so rather pricy. I have not done any projects like I have with Woodworker Journal (my #1 choice). One of a few magazines I let the subscription run out.

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Woodworker's Journal, The

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: Woodworkers Journal

November 23, 2001
Woodworkers Journal has been around a long time (40 years maybe?). Its because it is such a well written, well rounded magazine. Its my go to magazine for projects (which I have built many). The issue size is good, the writing top-notch, and projects galore. Good for the price, good for the projects, good for the write-ups. Their reviews of tools are usually spot on. I just find this and Fine Woodworking the best of the bunch.

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Wood Carving Illustrated

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: Fox Chapel Publishing Co Inc


I think this is the best carving magazine on the market. I wish you got 6 issues a year instead of 4. There is always something to carve from beginner to professional. I have carved many things from here. It is fun to go on the fox hunt too. There is a section for shows and seminars also. I recommend this to any carver or woodburner.

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Woodturning

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: Gmc Publications Ltd


* I buy all the woodturning magazines and feel this is the best one coming out of Europe!
* Most articles provide many pictures to make sure you do it right.
* I read it from cover to cover.

* The price is very high, wish it cost less.

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Creative Woodworks & Crafts

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: All American Crafts

February 08, 2002
* I buy all the woodturning magazines and feel this is the best one coming out of Europe!
* Most articles provide many pictures to make sure you do it right.
* I read it from cover to cover.

* The price is very high, wish it cost less.

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Woodworker West

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: Southern California Woodworker


* I buy all the woodturning magazines and feel this is the best one coming out of Europe!
* Most articles provide many pictures to make sure you do it right.
* I read it from cover to cover.

* The price is very high, wish it cost less.

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Woodcarving

Childrens Toy Shop > Magazines > Woodworking
from: Gmc Publications Ltd


If you're new to carving & want to get some ideas on where to start, this may be the magazine for you. Most of the projects (usually one per magazine) are relatively simple w/ decent instructions, firmly set in the "objet d'art" category. Stuff that makes for interesting gifts that may collect dust on someone's shelves.

If you're looking for information or properties of various types of woods, try an encyclopedia instead ("Encyclopedia of Wood," ISBN: 0816021597 is a good place to start).

If you are looking for events or carving groups in your area, you might want to search online - unless you live in the U.K., where this magazine is produced.

Give it a shot for a year. You'll probably pick up a tip or 2 and then ... Read More: