Woodworking Internet Sites

Last updated 2/6/00

This is a list of sites through which you can find lots of other information, not all Neanderthal-leaning. This includes online discussion groups, sites with lots of pointers, and sites related to TV/magazines/etc. I've also separated out some "full-service" sites that include most of the above and more.

Sites for a single organization are not included here; you'll find some pointers to such pages on the tools, supplies, organizations and places pages. I also don't list finished woodworking businesses; I just don't have enough time to do a good job of it.

Full-Service Sites

The Woodworking Catalog: Sells web space and pointers to woodworking businesses. Also has pointers of general interest, including extensive ASCII directories of suppliers, and a woodworking e-zine. Also home to a thriving want ad/bboard service. Actively maintained and worth coming back to.
Badger Pond: Articles, discussion groups and a couple of weekly chat sessions.

Discussion Groups

The OLDTOOLS mailing list: A venue for detailed discussion of old tool stuff. Also see the announcement/invitation and answers to frequently asked questions. There are also two sources of thread archives: one maintained by Roger Rosner and one by John Gunterman.
rec.woodworking: The illicit union of alt.neanderthal and rec.norm.
rec.crafts.carving: Discussion of carving (in all materials, not just wood.)
rec.crafts.woodturning: Discussion of woodturning: tools, materials, techniques.
JKAGU: a Japanese furniture forum.
DIY Forum: A group of Japanese do-it-yourself discussion areas.
WOOD Online Discussions: WW discussion groups hosted by WOOD Magazine.
The Oak Factory - Woodworker's Bulletin Board: A web-based discussion forum.
The August Home WoodNet Forum: A web-based discussion group.
IRC #woodworking: Discussing woodworking via Internet Relay Chat.
Ornamental Turning and Antique Tool Bulletin Board: Want ads for the above. Uses client pull to update -- de gustibus and all that.
Antique Tools Classified Index: A similar, less specialized service.
The Tool Exchange: An even less specialized want ad service; at least it has a hand tool category, at my request.

Pointers Galore

Commercial sites


WoodWeb Home Page: A commercial site aimed primarily at professionals.
The Woodworking Market Place: A British directory for the woodworking biz.
The World-Wide Web Virtual Library: Furniture & Interior Design: A set of furniture-related links maintained by i3.
Tooling on the Web: A site dedicated to tools of all kinds. Primarily a collection of links right now but offering web presence to prospective clients.
Woodzone.com: Lore, plans and links.

Just folks

W5: WoodWorking on the World Wide Web: Bob Brown's page, lots of pointers, tips, even PC CAD software.
rec.woodworking tidbits: Jim Roche's page, lots of FAQs and pointers.
WoodTurning on the Web: Robert Spragg's compendium of woodturning links.
Wooden Reflections: Notable for its list of woodworking magazines.

Something completely different

The PHOAKS directory of webpages mentioned in rec.woodworking.

Media

Woodworker's Journal On-Line: Electronic cousin of the magazine.
Yahoo! Internet Life: Woodworking: Capsule reviews of some woodworking sites from one of the leading metaservices.
Canadian Workshop: Canadian woodworking and home improvement.
The Fine Tool Journal: Articles on new and old hand tools, mail auctions, and tools for sale. This site includes an online subscription form.
Hometime: Dean's web page.
This Old House: The show and the magazine. I'm quite sure Norm does not endorse the related drinking game.
Wood Online: The web presence of Better Homes and Gardens Wood Magazine. Includes a useful database of tool and material suppliers.
Popular Mechanics: A very slickly-done website. Note especially the Shop Talk section.
Woodshop News: A monthly journal of the woodworking trade. Notable for their online events calendar.
Woodworker West: A bimonthly concentrating on the West Coast.

Hardwood Review: An industry newsletter.
August Home Publishing: The publisher of Woodsmith, ShopNotes and Workbench Magazine.
Taunton Press: Publisher of Fine WoodWorking and Home Furniture, along with many woodworking books.
Today's Woodworker: A magazine.
The Woodwright's Shop: Roy's UNC-TV home page. See also the Woodwright's Shop FAQ, courtesy of Geary Morton, the show's producer.
Good Woodworking: A British woodworking magazine.