This magazine issue is a great addition to any woodworking enthusiast's collection. Filled with informative articles, it includes topics such as the best new tools of 2009 and plans for a Shaker-inspired cherry bookcase. It also features a stash tray with a recycling bin and an article on gel varnish, a nearly perfect finish.

The publication is in English and was released in December 2009 with a monthly frequency. It is issue number 180 and is part of a controlled circulation distribution. The magazine is published by Popular Woodworking, a well-known publisher in the United States. It does not include any information on the condition of the magazine.