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How to Make Leaded Glass Windows

How to Make Leaded Glass Windows

Ed Pirnik, editor | February 8th, 2010

Learn how to make leaded glass windows by watching this step-by-step audio slideshow with Fine Woodworking art director Michael Pekovich.

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FWW to Take on FHB in One Big Buildoff!

FWW to Take on FHB in One Big Buildoff!

Ed Pirnik, editor | February 8th, 20102 comments

We're throwing down the gauntlet for a be-all, end-all buildoff between Fine Woodworking and Fine Homebuilding.

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Q&A with Period Furniture Maker Philip C. Lowe

Gina Eide, editor | February 8th, 20102 comments

Ever wonder how some of the woodworking pros got their start in woodworking? Well, during a recent video shoot with Philip C. Lowe of the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts we snagged a bit of time for a Q&A session.

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Book Giveaway: Windsor Chairmaking by James Mursell

Book Giveaway: Windsor Chairmaking by James Mursell

Betsy Engel, contributor | February 7th, 201047 comments

Leave your comment here for a chance to win a copy of The Encyclopedia of Wood

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3 exotic woods: English elm, Claro walnut, and English brown oak

3 exotic woods: English elm, Claro walnut, and English brown oak

Matthew Kenney, contributor | February 4th, 20103 comments

I'm about to make some boxes from some fantastic wood I found while hunting at two local lumber yards. Watch a short video that shows the beauty of these pieces of English elm, Claro walnut, and English brown oak.

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Photograph your mock-ups for a better view

Photograph your mock-ups for a better view

Michael Pekovich, contributor | February 4th, 20103 comments

Digital cameras make it easy to get a better view of mock ups. With PhotoShop, you can make a small or partial mock-up life sized and put it in your house.

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What are The Turning Points Along Your Woodworking Path?

Tom McKenna, contributor | February 2nd, 201012 comments

What events or skill developments raised your woodworking to the next level?

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How to Fix Woodworking Mistakes

How to Fix Woodworking Mistakes

Gina Eide, editor | February 2nd, 20104 comments

Being a good woodworker doesn't mean you don't avoid mistakes, the key is knowing how to fix them. Find out how Philip C. Lowe of the Furniture Institute of Massachusetts repairs a cabriole leg mistake.

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The Right Tool for the Job

Gary Rogowski, contributor | February 1st, 201010 comments

Which tools do you need to get started? Gary Rogowski talks about the first tools he would buy if he were starting over.

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Book Giveaway: Made By Hand by Tom Fidgen

Book Giveaway: Made By Hand by Tom Fidgen

Betsy Engel, contributor | January 31st, 2010126 comments

Leave your comment here for a chance to win a copy of Made By Hand

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The Kids Have Spoken: I Have a Cool Job

The Kids Have Spoken: I Have a Cool Job

Tom McKenna, contributor | January 27th, 20104 comments

Verbatims and pictures from a great 4th-grade class

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Turning My First Green Bowl

Turning My First Green Bowl

John Tetreault, contributor | January 26th, 20105 comments

How a 16 inch diameter cherry burl became a lesson in turning

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How to Cut Dovetail Keys on the Router Table

How to Cut Dovetail Keys on the Router Table

Ed Pirnik, editor | January 26th, 20102 comments

Fine Woodworking Senior Editor Tom McKenna tackles dovetail keys in the latest episode of our members-only Fast Fix video series.

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Make Your Own Walking Sticks by Charles Self

UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Make Your Own Walking Sticks by Charles Self

Betsy Engel, contributor | January 24th, 201044 comments

See who won a copy of Make Your Own Walking Sticks

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VIDEO REPLAY: Tenon Shootout: Hand vs. Power Tools

VIDEO REPLAY: Tenon Shootout: Hand vs. Power Tools

Fine Woodworking Editors, editor | January 22nd, 2010117 comments

Watch the recording of our tenon shootout where two experts faced off to find the best way to cut a tenon: hand tools or power tools.

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Period Furniture society marks anniversary and honors founders

Period Furniture society marks anniversary and honors founders

Mark Schofield, contributor | January 21st, 2010

The Society of American Period Furniture Makers celebrated their 10th anniversary by giving awards to the two founders

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Williamsburg show: Roy Underhill builds unique Jefferson bookstand

Williamsburg show: Roy Underhill builds unique Jefferson bookstand

Asa Christiana, contributor | January 21st, 2010

A few year's ago on his PBS show, the Woodright built the same Jefferson bookstand he recently demonstrated at Colonial Willamburg's Working Wood in the 18th Century conference, and you can watch that TV episode for free.

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Two blogs focus on design

Two blogs focus on design

Matthew Kenney, contributor | January 21st, 20102 comments

I recently discovered two blogs, both by Jamon Schlimgen (a furniture maker). In one, he is post a new design every day for a year. The other is a community blog, where all are welcome to post their designs and get feedback.

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My Day in the 4th Grade

My Day in the 4th Grade

Tom McKenna, contributor | January 19th, 20102 comments

I jumped at the chance to tell kids about my cool job

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Poll: What's more important? Speed or the joy of woodworking?

Gina Eide, editor | January 19th, 201013 comments

When you head into the woodshop, what’s more important? Getting your work done fast or taking time to "smell the roses" and enjoy the process of woodworking?

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