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Totally Turning 2013

JoeLarese, member | March 26th, 2013

World class woodturners, instant galleries and the Woodworkers Showcase makes Saratoga Springs a woodworkers destination .

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UPDATE: Carving in the Round by Andrew Thomas and How to Carve Wood by Richard Butz

BetsyE, member | January 31st, 2013199 comments

See who won a copy of Carving in the Round and How to Carve Wood

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The hobbit cupboard completed

MPekovich, member | December 17th, 201212 comments

Custom-forged hinges are the final touch on a middle earth-inspired cabinet.

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A bed fit for a princess

AsaC, member | December 16th, 20123 comments

Marc Adams models his school on the Disney philosophy of "plussing," or taking each new effort higher than the last. He is just completing an amazing bed that comes straight out of "Beauty and the Beast."

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Carving (Branding) the Lowboy

Killenwood, member | November 21st, 2012

My previous blog entry showed a video of the building of the Philadelphia Lowboy in SketchUp. Several of the components in the SketchUp model showed the carving that is typical of these pieces. These...

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Liam Flynn: Virtuoso Vessel Maker

JonBinzen, member | May 31st, 20126 comments

Using straightforward turning and carving techniques, Irish woodworker Liam Flynn turns extraordinary vessels from green wood and enriches their refined forms with freehand fluting. This slideshow presents an array of his work and methods.

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A furniture biography of Gene Landon

moscowfield, member | January 23rd, 2012

One of Gene Landon's long time students has written a book about Gene's furniture making by focusing on his house

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Nora Hall, 1922-2011

BetsyE, member | July 31st, 20118 comments

Nora Hall, renowned master woodcarver and teacher, died July 19 after a short bout with cancer.

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Acanthus Carving and Design by Bob Yorburg & Hans Sandom, Illustrator

BetsyE, member | June 15th, 201131 comments

See who won a copy of Acanthus Carving and Design

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Best pieces from the biggest woodworking club in America

AsaC, member | June 6th, 20116 comments

Each year the San Diego Fine Woodworkers Association holds its annual show at the San Diego County Fair in Del Mar, Calif., drawing as many as 400 pieces from all around the U.S. This year was another wonderful outpouring of woodworking passion and talent.

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"Wood Carved Jhoola" Indoor India Swing Bench

DennisZongker, member | June 3rd, 20111 comment

I just finished making & carving this unique indoor India swing bench, for a customer, it is also known as the Oonjal or Jhoola. This type of swing bench is not readily available without an...

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A woodworker's Italian holiday.

moscowfield, member | April 6th, 2011

A holiday in Italy touring ancient Rome and Herculaneum reveals many decorative elements still used in period furniture

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UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements by Tony Kubalak

BetsyE, member | February 13th, 201141 comments

See who won a copy of Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements

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Baby planes

Vlad_S, member | January 28th, 20115 comments

A look at an instrument maker's standby, and some ideas for using them in furniture making

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Calling all woodworkers under 30

AsaC, member | January 21st, 20116 comments

Fine Woodworking is co-sponsoring a special gallery show at The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. The deadline to send in photos is April 1, and there are huge prizes.

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Carved, "Methodist Flames" 3"thick x 4'-0" wide x 14'-0" long

DennisZongker, member | January 20th, 20113 comments

Carving, with a "Power Grinder"

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Williamsburg, Day 3: Three projects in one day

AsaC, member | January 14th, 2011

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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