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Chair Brings in Some Pretty Big Bucks
I recently offered “Making Ladder Back Chairs with Russ Filbeck” in one of my book giveaways. So when I saw the news of a recent charity auction where Russ sold one of his chairs, I was...
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You CAN build a rocking chair
Windsor-style chairs present new challenges to even experienced furniture makers. However, with a little patience the new tools and new techniques become valuable additions to your woodworking knowledge.
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Williamsburg Day 3: Phil Lowe is a woodworking ninja
2 commentsOn Day 3 of "Working Wood in the 18th Century" Phil Lowe took the stage, and stole the spotlight.
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Williamsburg, Day 3: Three projects in one day
On Day 3 of "Working Wood in the 18th Century," the presenters worked on three separate pieces, each showing the influence of Oriental imports on native furniture makers of the time.
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IWF Alert: A chat with the brains behind CustomMade.com
We caught up with two of the guys behind Custommade.com, to talk about what they do, how they started, and their new partnership with Fine Woodworking to bring business advice to woodworkers interested in selling their work.
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IWF Alert: Student furniture wows crowds
2 commentsOnce again at IWF, the Design Emphasis show drew crowds with top examples of student work from around the U.S.
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Furniture made by FineWoodworking.com readers
2 commentsThere are over 3700 pieces in our online Readers Gallery. It''s a good place to go for inspiration. Here are some of my favorites.
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Betsy Gets a New Chair
The Betsy Ross House in Philadelphia recently remodeled its upholstery shop.
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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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Is Danish Modern the furniture style of our time?
59 commentsWhile Maloof and Krenov certainly created the template for the modern studio furnituremaker, I think they they also shared an furniture style: an offshoot of Danish Modern. And recent makers have taken up that mantle.
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Nakashima's Leg
7 commentsThe question of how to repair a broken chair leg takes on new meaning when it comes to super-fine furniture.
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Thos. Moser chairs to star in one-act plays
1 commentAnd no, the one act isn't just sitting
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In Woodworking Circles and Beyond, Sam Maloof Still Draws a Crowd
The late furniture maker will be an important presence at this year's SOFA expo
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Young woodworker wins again
Vermont high school woodworkers showed off their pieces at an annual show.
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A Mid-Century Master
1 commentAn auction highlights California furniture maker John Nyquist
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Is it OK to sell furniture based on FWW articles?
64 commentsFine Woodworking's generous authors present some of their finest designs in the magazine, and you can make as many as you want for your own home, or as a gift. But a serious ethical question arises if you plan to make money off a design in the magazine.
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Design Inspiration from the set of Mad Men
The award-winning drama's perfect sets are a great place to look for furniture ideas
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Students make strong showing in AWFS design contest
1 commentAWFS calls its design contest Fresh Wood, and it is designed to showcase the work of talented young high-school and post-secondary students. This year's showing was very inspiring.
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America's most important piece of furniture?
2 commentsFine Woodworking author gets a unique commission
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Reinventing Nakashima's Straight Chair
Philadelphia University mounts exhibit on a master's original.
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