Woodworker's Journal

Woodworker's Journal

by Chris Marshall & Editorial Team

Weekly Free / Paid

America's woodworking authority. Woodworker's Journal delivers weekly briefings with shop-proven plans, project videos, and tool reviews designed for woodworkers of all skill levels.

About Woodworker's Journal

Woodworker's Journal is the 'Shop Foreman' for the hobbyist. Its weekly newsletter is famous for its 'Practical Utility'โ€”they specialize in projects and techniques that are achievable in a typical home shop without needing $50,000 worth of machinery. It's unique for its 'Focus on Safety and Jigs'; they provide a lot of free content on how to make your tools work better and safer. It is an essential read for the weekend woodworker who wants reliable, tested plans and smart advice on how to build great furniture and shop projects.

What Makes This Newsletter Unique

Practical Shop Guidance. They provide the most accessible and reliable shop-focused weekly briefing for middle-market woodworkers.

Who Should Subscribe?

Home woodworkers looking for reliable project plans, tool advice, and shop-improvement tips.

Content Format

A friendly, instructional weekly email featuring 'The Weekly Project', 'Tool Test Results', and 'Ask the Expert' Q&A.

Pricing & Subscription Options

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  • Weekly emails
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Free weekly email ('Weekly') + Paid for magazine

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Our Take: Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Extremely reliable and shop-tested project plans
  • Very high level of instructional clearity
  • Great balance between hand tool and power tool content

Cons

  • Newsletter can be ad-heavy
  • Less 'Artistic' focus than Fine Woodworking

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the plans free?

They offer a mix of free plans in the newsletter and more detailed paid plan sets for larger projects.

How often is Woodworker's Journal published?

Woodworker's Journal is published weekly.

Who writes Woodworker's Journal?

Woodworker's Journal is written by Chris Marshall & Editorial Team. Woodworker's Journal is dedicated to 'The Best Information in Woodworking'.

About the Author: Chris Marshall & Editorial Team

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Chris Marshall & Editorial Team

Woodworker's Journal is dedicated to 'The Best Information in Woodworking'. Their team focuses on providing clear, tested, and reliable information that woodworkers can use in their shops immediately.

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