In the last couple of entries, we’ve covered a range of hand tools used to peel and prep logs to use in log cabin building. This time, we’ll look at some mechanical or power methods to do this job.

Are you looking for things to make out of logs and branches? Build log birdhouses by learning how to hollow out a log for a birdhouse. Building bluebird houses from renewable resource materials isn’t ...

This project started with a massive log and the idea of turning it into a rustic throne. I walk through the entire build - ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

What began as a single build-it-yourself product out of a garage in Eagan has grown to a billion-dollar multi-channel retailer with 130 stores. Northern Tool + Equipment is celebrating more than 40 ...

This upgraded flip-top tool stand is designed for benchtop tools such as planers, spindle sanders, and grinders. It allows quick transitions between tools and helps maximize space in your garage or ...

If you’re a DIY enthusiast or just want to perform routine maintenance or minor repairs on your home, a good tool kit is indispensable. But you don’t need to go out and buy every new cordless tool, no ...