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Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker

Duncan Phyfe: Master Cabinetmaker

epirnik, member | February 1st, 2012

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, 20122 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, 201221 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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Make Millions in Woodworking in only 250 Years

Make Millions in Woodworking in only 250 Years

sscott, member | January 23rd, 20124 comments

Signed Townsend chest nets $3.1 million at auction

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The life and times of a Fine Woodworking photo prop

The life and times of a Fine Woodworking photo prop

MKenney, member | January 16th, 20124 comments

I first made this cherry cabinet as a prop for an article about mortising for hinges. Since then, it's been in the magazine several times. And then I decided to put a finish on it and hang it in my house.

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Maloof Exhibit Mounted in California

Maloof Exhibit Mounted in California

epirnik, member | January 13th, 201210 comments

Maloof fans won't want to miss this extensive exhibit in southern California

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When Good Glue Goes Bad

When Good Glue Goes Bad

epirnik, member | January 6th, 201210 comments

Selecting the right color of glue is sometimes just as important as selecting the right "type" of glue.

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Building wooden bikes

Building wooden bikes

kenstonge, member | January 5th, 20127 comments

Video-profile of bicycle builders who specialize in using reclaimed trees

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Enter to win a wooden kayak kit from Pygmy Boats

Enter to win a wooden kayak kit from Pygmy Boats

epirnik, member | January 4th, 20123 comments

To celebrate their 2011 Reader's Choice Award, Pygmy Boats is giving away a Coho kayak kit

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UPDATE: DVD Giveaway: Fine Woodworking 2011 Annual Collection

UPDATE: DVD Giveaway: Fine Woodworking 2011 Annual Collection

BetsyE, member | January 3rd, 2012237 comments

See who won a copy of the Fine Woodworking 2011 Annual Collection

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Candle holder makes a quick but elegant gift

Candle holder makes a quick but elegant gift

sscott, member | December 30th, 20116 comments

If you need a quick project for a late but welcome holiday gift, this simple candle holder will fit the bill.

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Portable music player makes a nice shop accessory

Portable music player makes a nice shop accessory

kenstonge, member | December 28th, 20112 comments

Inexpensive portable music player works well in the shop.

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Occupy Woodworking

Occupy Woodworking

kenstonge, member | December 22nd, 201128 comments

In video, antique tool-store owner says old tools and a renewed attention to craftsmanship are keys to reclaiming the economy.

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