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A beginner's guide to spray finishing
Jeff Jewitt has a new book and DVD combination that shows you how to get started spray finishing.
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FW vs. FH Buildoff: And, We're Off!
2 commentsOur big buildoff has officially begun. Be sure to tune in this Wednesday, February 17, for a live video podcast from the set!
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The Wedge
13 commentsFailure to understand my jointer's mysteries frustrated me. But failure is the key to understanding and success.
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Hank Gilpin: Exploring the American Forest
19 commentsHank Gilpin’s career has been a ceaseless quest to discover enticing American woods for furniture making.
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How to Make Leaded Glass Windows
21 commentsLearn 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!
2 commentsWe'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
19 commentsEver 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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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Windsor Chairmaking by James Mursell
89 commentsSee who won a copy of Windsor Chairmaking
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3 exotic woods: English elm, Claro walnut, and English brown oak
3 commentsI'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
5 commentsDigital 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?
34 commentsWhat events or skill developments raised your woodworking to the next level?
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How to Fix Woodworking Mistakes
4 commentsBeing 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
41 commentsWhich 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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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Made By Hand by Tom Fidgen
131 commentsSee who won a copy of Made By Hand
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The Kids Have Spoken: I Have a Cool Job
4 commentsVerbatims and pictures from a great 4th-grade class
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Turning My First Green Bowl
6 commentsHow a 16 inch diameter cherry burl became a lesson in turning
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How to Cut Dovetail Keys on the Router Table
2 commentsFine 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
45 commentsSee who won a copy of Make Your Own Walking Sticks
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VIDEO REPLAY: Tenon Shootout: Hand vs. Power Tools
119 commentsWatch 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
The Society of American Period Furniture Makers celebrated their 10th anniversary by giving awards to the two founders
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