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Shaker Chimney Cupboard Video Workshop DVD

Shaker Chimney Cupboard Video Workshop DVD

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | February 10th, 2012

The Shaker Chimney Cupboard Video Workshop is now available on DVD

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Why do you work wood?

Why do you work wood?

MKenney, member | February 10th, 20127 comments

Lately, I've been thinking about why I make furniture. It's because I enjoy making and creating--and wood is the medium I enjoy most. Why do you like woodworking?

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Brian Boggs Branches Out

Brian Boggs Branches Out

JonBinzen, member | February 10th, 20121 comment

Chairmaker Brian Boggs, well-known for his furniture, is trying to realize a long-held dream: to bring a group of craftsmen together in a collective venture. This video shows Boggs and others describing his furniture and the Boggs Collective.

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Fine Woodworking On the Road: Come out and see us

Fine Woodworking On the Road: Come out and see us

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | February 9th, 201228 comments

Catch a class or attend an event with one of Fine Woodworking's contributors.

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Jere Osgood: Modesty and Mastery

Jere Osgood: Modesty and Mastery

JonBinzen, member | February 9th, 20121 comment

In this audio slideshow, furniture maker Jere Osgood discusses his distinctive furniture, his life as a craftsman, and his experiences as a teacher.

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Fine Woodworkings Ace on the House Podcast Appearance

Fine Woodworking's Ace on the House Podcast Appearance

epirnik, member | February 8th, 2012

Learn how Fine Woodworking magazine weaseled its way into a conversation about "paddle making, drilling with dynamite, and remote control bidets."

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Chris Gochnours technique for inlaying stringing

Chris Gochnour's technique for inlaying stringing

MKenney, member | February 8th, 20123 comments

Learn how Chris Gochnour inlaid stringing into the top of his curved front desk featured in Fine Woodworking #225.

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Tweaking a shaker table

Tweaking a shaker table

kenstonge, member | February 7th, 20121 comment

Paduak pegs add a whimsical detail

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Yep, its wood!

Yep, it's wood!

MKenney, member | February 7th, 20123 comments

R. Bruce Hoadley, legendary author of "Identifying Wood" and "Understanding Wood" and a former Fine Woodworking contributing editor, is now an internet meme.

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Book Giveaway: Making Country Furniture by George Buchanan

Book Giveaway: Making Country Furniture by George Buchanan

BetsyE, member | February 5th, 201238 comments

Leave a comment here for a chance to win a copy of Making Country Furniture

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Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker

Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker

epirnik, member | February 1st, 20129 comments

Two fantastic collections of original works by Duncan Phyfe just beg to be seen.

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Table boldly goes where no woodworker has gone before

Table boldly goes where no woodworker has gone before

Tom, member | January 31st, 20123 comments

Barry Shields, from Sevierville, Tennessee, put his woodworking into warp drive to build this Star Trek coffee table, modeled after the iconic Starship Enterprise. It’s made of ash, poplar, and...

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Guitar Lessons by Bob Taylor

UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Guitar Lessons by Bob Taylor

BetsyE, member | January 31st, 201246 comments

See who won a copy of Guitar Lessons

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Designing around the lumber you have

Designing around the lumber you have

MKenney, member | January 31st, 20123 comments

I recently made a small wall shelf with drawers from some air-dried lumber I picked up from friends. Having a limited quantity forced me to design the materials at hand rather than designing the piece and looking for lumber afterward.

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Williamsburg Day 3: Fitting moldings, drawers, and inlay

Williamsburg Day 3: Fitting moldings, drawers, and inlay

AsaC, member | January 28th, 20122 comments

Another great day at Williamsburg's "Working Wood in the 18th Century" conference, filled with entertaining woodworking demos and tons of tips and inspiration to carry home.

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Williamsburg Day 2: Great tips for hand-tool users

Williamsburg Day 2: Great tips for hand-tool users

AsaC, member | January 27th, 2012

The program kicked off in earnest today with the woodworking presentations. First up was Williamsburg's own Kaare Loftheim, reproducing a bureau table made in 1754 by Williamsburg...

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UPDATED: Help a Fine Woodworker Solve a Veneer Problem

UPDATED: Help a Fine Woodworker Solve a Veneer Problem

epirnik, member | January 27th, 201224 comments

Everything was going great. I was just about to begin the finishing process when what do I notice? A chip in my beautiful rosewood veneer!

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Williamsburg 2012: Furniture of Mount Vernon

Williamsburg 2012: Furniture of Mount Vernon

AsaC, member | January 26th, 2012

Hundreds of woodworkers made their way to Colonial Williamsburg's 14th annual conference on "Woodworking in the 18th Century." This is my Day One report, with others to follow.

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Successful first try at breadboard ends

Successful first try at breadboard ends

Tom, member | January 24th, 20124 comments

A simple jig makes the process error-free

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Fine Woodworking Live Event

Fine Woodworking Live Event

FineWoodworkingEditors, member | January 24th, 201210 comments

Meet the experts behind the magazine that you love, and spend time with fellow woodworkers sharing experience and knowledge

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