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By Email
Please use our Contact Us form to email customer service. The customer service team is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time.

By Phone
Our customer service team is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time at 1-855-840-5118.

By Mail
F+W Publication Products
700 E. State Street
Iola, WI 54990


Refunds and Exchanges
Shipping and Handling
Ordering and Customer Service
Gift Certificates
Sales Tax
Online Customer Rewards Program
Popular Woodworking VIP Program
MP3 audio files and M4V and WMV video files
Digital Downloads


Refunds and Exchanges

Your satisfaction is our top priority, which is why we're happy to offer Friction-Free Returns. If, for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you may return it for a full refund, credit or exchange of the product purchase price at any time. It's that simple! No hoops to jump through and no strings attached!

Returns should be directed to
F+W Media - Consumer Books
c/o Aero Fulfillment Services
6023 Union Centre Blvd.
Fairfield, OH 45014

Be sure to include a copy of your receipt or packing slip with your return to ensure proper credit is given. If you have questions regarding a return, our customer service team is happy to assist you. Our customer service team is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time at 1-855-840-5118.

What should I do if I have purchased a magazine from a bookstore or other retailer and am not satisfied?
Returns directly to the publisher can only be accepted if the product was purchased directly from the publisher. Any other return should be made directly with the retailer from whom you purchased the product.



Shipping and Handling

What options are available for shipping?
We offer a variety of shipping options, including media mail through the United States Postal Service and Ground Services & Expedited Service through FedEx or UPS. Standard services are also available for International Orders.

How much is shipping and handling?
Over-sized and other special products may have shipping fees in addition to those listed below.

US Postal Service
Product Type Per Shipment Per Item
Books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines $3.00 $0.99
Digital Downloads, Webinars, Magazine Subscriptions $0 $0
Delivery within 7 to 21 business days


Ground (United States)
Product Type Per Shipment Per Item
Books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines $8.99 $0.99
Digital Downloads, Webinars, Magazine Subscriptions $0 $0
Delivery within 7 to 10 business days; no P.O. boxes


2 Day (United States)
Product Type Per Shipment Per Item
Books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines $9.99 $1.99
Digital Downloads, Webinars, Magazine Subscriptions $0 $0
Delivery within 2 to 4 business days; no P.O. boxes


Standard Overnight (United States)
Product Type Per Shipment Per Item
Books, CDs, DVDs, Magazines $12.99 $4.99
Digital Downloads, Webinars, Magazine Subscriptions $0 $0
Delivery within 1 to 3 business days; no P.O. boxes


International Air Printed Matter
Product Type Per Shipment Per Item
Books $2.00 $9.00
CDs, DVDs, Magazines $2.00 $5.00
Digital Downloads, Webinars, Magazine Subscriptions $0 $0
Delivery within 7 to 21 business days


FREE Shipping on U.S. orders over $25! (some restrictions apply)
1. Place at least $25 of products in the Shopping Cart.
2. Proceed to checkout.
3. Choose 'Free Standard Shipping to U.S. Addresses' as your shipping method.
4. Complete your order.

If you qualify for FREE Shipping on U.S. orders over $25 but your order also contains one or more ineligible items, you'll be charged shipping fees for those ineligible items. Applies to U.S. delivery addresses only.

Ordering and Customer Service

How can I check the status of my order?
Our customer service team is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time at 1-855-840-5118.

What payment options do you accept?
We currently accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover/Novus.

May I mail my order with any other form of payment?
Yes. Simply print out your shopping cart just prior to the final step of order completion, so that your full order, along with your name, address and phone number are visible and mail it to us with your check or money order. Please send the order to:
F+W Publication Products
700 E. State Street
Iola, WI 54990


Gift Certificates

Do I have to spend my entire Online Gift Certificate at once?
If your order total is less than the balance on your Online Gift Certificate you can use your gift certificate again on a future order.

Where can I use my Online Gift Certificate?
The certificate can only be used at the online store from which it was purchased.

What happens if my order total is higher than my Online Gift Certificate amount?
You will be prompted to enter your credit card information or another Online Gift Certificate if the amount of your order exceeds the balance on your Online Gift Certificate.

Does my Online Gift Certificate expire? Are there any fees?
Online Gift Certificates expire 365 days after the original purchase date. No Certificate related fees are charged.

Can I get refund on my Online Gift Certificate or a purchase made with an Online Gift Certificate?
We cannot offer refunds on the purchase of an Online Gift Certificate. If you return a product that was purchased with an Online Gift Certificate only, the amount of the return will be added back onto your Online Gift Certificate. Otherwise the amount of the return will be added back onto your credit card.



Sales Tax

Will sales tax be applied to my order?
Companies selling over the Internet are subject to the same sales tax collection requirements as any other retailers. Click here to read our Sales Tax Summary.



Online Customer Rewards Program

Save on every order through the Online Customer Rewards Program. Click here to learn more.


Popular Woodworking VIP Program




MP3 audio files and M4V and WMV video files

What is an MP3 file? What are M4V and WMV files?
An MP3 file is an audio-only file. Common programs that play MP3 files include:
  • iTunes
  • Windows Media Player
  • Winamp
  • RealPlayer
M4V and WMV files include both audio and video. Common programs that play M4V files include:
  • iTunes
  • Quicktime
  • RealPlayer
Common programs that play WMV files include:
  • Windows Media Player
  • iTunes
  • RealPlayer
Do I need an account to purchase an audio or video file?
No, but we highly recommend you first create an account as it will more easily allow you to access any downloadable products you purchase. When you are logged into your account you can click the Downloads link to access a library of past downloadable products you have purchased.

I purchased an audio or video file. How do I download the file?
Instructions for accessing your file can be found in the confirmation page displayed after you make a purchase and at the bottom of your confirmation email.

If you have an account click the 'My Account' button and log in. Once logged in, click the Downloads link to access your file. To save the file to your computer, click the Download button next to correct file and choose to save the file to your computer.

If you do not have an account, go to www.ShopWoodworking.com/electronic_delivery_login and enter the following information: your Order ID, the email address you used during your purchase and the billing zip code you used during your purchase. You can find your Order ID on the confirmation page displayed after you make a purchase and in the confirmation email sent to you after your purchase. If you are unable to locate your Order ID, contact customer service for assistance.

I have an account, but the file I purchased is not available in my account. How can I access my file?
If you purchase a file but were not logged into your account at the time you will not find your file on your account downloads page. To access the file go to www.ShopWoodworking.com/electronic_delivery_login and enter the following information: your Order ID, the email address you used during your purchase and the billing zip code you used during your purchase. You can find your Order ID on the confirmation page displayed after you make a purchase and in the confirmation email sent to you after your purchase. If you are unable to locate your Order ID, contact customer service for assistance.



Digital Downloads

What format is a Digital Download?
Unless otherwise noted Digital Downloads are PDF files. To open a PDF file you will need the free Adobe Reader software.

Do I need an account to purchase a Digital Download?
No, but we highly recommend you first create an account as it will more easily allow you to access any downloadable products you purchase. When you are logged into your account you can click the Downloads link to access a library of past downloadable products you have purchased.

I purchased Digital Download. How do I download the file?
Instructions for accessing your Digital Download can be found in the confirmation page displayed after you make a purchase and at the bottom of your confirmation email.

If you have an account click the 'My Account' button and log in. Once logged in, click the Downloads link to access your Digital Download. To save the Digital Download to your computer, click the Download button next to correct file and choose to save the file to your computer.

If you do not have an account, go to www.ShopWoodworking.com/electronic_delivery_login and enter the following information: your Order ID, the email address you used during your purchase and the billing zip code you used during your purchase. You can find your Order ID on the confirmation page displayed after you make a purchase and in the confirmation email sent to you after your purchase. If you are unable to locate your Order ID, contact customer service for assistance.

I have an account, but the Digital Download I purchased is not available in my account. How can I access my Digital Download?
If you purchase a Digital Download but were not logged into your account at the time you will not find your Digital Download on your account downloads page. To access the Digital Download go to www.ShopWoodworking.com/electronic_delivery_login and enter the following information: your Order ID, the email address you used during your purchase and the billing zip code you used during your purchase. You can find your Order ID on the confirmation page displayed after you make a purchase and in the confirmation email sent to you after your purchase. If you are unable to locate your Order ID, contact customer service for assistance.

I have a dial-up internet connection. Will I have trouble downloading a Digital Download?
Most Digital Download files are large and they will be slow to download if you have a dial-up internet connection.

Can I save a copy of the Digital Download on my computer?
Yes. To save a copy, right click the Download link and choose "Save Target As" or "Save Link As". This will save the PDF to your computer. Once the download is complete open the file using Adobe Reader.

The graphics won't appear in the PDF, the text looks garbled, and pages are missing.
Make sure you are using the latest version of Adobe Reader. If you are using a program other than Adobe Reader to view PDF files (such as Apple Preview) the files may appear incorrectly. To open a file in Adobe Reader, first open the Adobe Reader program. Then click File -> Open. Locate the file on your computer and then click 'Open'.

Why am I having trouble printing the Digital Download?
There are security settings on the Digital Download that prevent anyone from extracting text or pages. For a few customers this may prevent you from printing the Digital Download. If you are experiencing this problem, contact customer service for assistance.

Can I search for text within the Digital Download?
To search within the Digital Download use the Find feature within Adobe Reader. Click Edit -> Find and type in the word or phrase you are searching for.


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