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Using end grain to make drawer front veneers

Using end grain to make drawer front veneers

MKenney, member | May 21st, 20126 comments

Inspired by a sideboard that appeared on Fine Woodworking's back cover, I used end grain veneers on some small drawers for a cabinet I made recently.

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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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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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Patient takes the Design Doctors advice

Patient takes the Design Doctor's advice

MKenney, member | April 8th, 20116 comments

Brian Havens was one of three lucky readers to have Hank Gilpin critique a piece of furniture that he made. Havens to the advice to heart and made a second cabinet. Check out the improvements.

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Does MDF Belong in Fine Furniture?

Does MDF Belong in Fine Furniture?

epirnik, member | November 22nd, 201091 comments

Is MDF ever appropriate for fine furniture? Find out what our editors think and sound off with your own advice.

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Does Cardboard Have a Place in Fine Furniture?

Does Cardboard Have a Place in Fine Furniture?

Tom, member | September 28th, 201017 comments

Resin-impregnated honeycomb is a great alternative to traditional torsion-box construction. What have you used it for?

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The Soul of a Wooden Shoe

The Soul of a Wooden Shoe

Tom, member | September 24th, 20092 comments

Designer kicks it up a notch with high-style high-heel shoe sculptures

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Architectural inspiration

Architectural inspiration

moscowfield, member | September 17th, 20092 comments

Just walking past a house can give ideas for furniture design

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Boxmakers Who Think Outside the Box

Boxmakers Who Think Outside the Box

Tom, member | August 25th, 20091 comment

Check out boxes from around the globe at the Messler Gallery in Rockport, Maine

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