Copyright (c) 2010 CraftStylish.com en-us Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Editors' posts http://www.finewoodworking.com/profile/Fine Woodworking Editors Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:10:44 -0500 Fine Woodworking - Fine Woodworking Editors' posts http://www.finewoodworking.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.finewoodworking.com/profile/Fine Woodworking Editors Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:32:52 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23927/10-ways-to-avoid-shop-fires http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23927/10-ways-to-avoid-shop-fires Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Beware of fire dangers in the workshop. Here are 10 tips how to avoid shop fires. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23927/10-ways-to-avoid-shop-fires Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:20:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23288/video-replay-tenon-shootout-hand-vs-power-tools http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23288/video-replay-tenon-shootout-hand-vs-power-tools Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Watch 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. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23288/video-replay-tenon-shootout-hand-vs-power-tools Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:25:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23266/holiday-gift-contest-winners-announced http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23266/holiday-gift-contest-winners-announced Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Creative storage solutions won the day in our annual contest. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23266/holiday-gift-contest-winners-announced Mon, 11 Jan 2010 13:38:11 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23268/2009-holiday-wish-list-winners-announced http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23268/2009-holiday-wish-list-winners-announced Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Six winners were selected at random from the over 400 comments we received. Find out if you were one of the lucky ones! ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23268/2009-holiday-wish-list-winners-announced Tue, 29 Dec 2009 12:00:08 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23036/cast-your-votes-for-our-holiday-gift-contest http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23036/cast-your-votes-for-our-holiday-gift-contest Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Set down your champagne glass and cast your vote for the winners of our annual Holiday Gift Contest. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/23036/cast-your-votes-for-our-holiday-gift-contest Wed, 23 Dec 2009 06:12:23 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22474/free-plan-a-dedicated-sharpening-station http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22474/free-plan-a-dedicated-sharpening-station Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Build a dedicated sharpening station. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22474/free-plan-a-dedicated-sharpening-station Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:59:13 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22245/updated-giveaway-and-poll-the-most-requested-woodworking-gifts-of-2009 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22245/updated-giveaway-and-poll-the-most-requested-woodworking-gifts-of-2009 Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Vote in our polls to help us find the most-requested woodworking gifts of 2009. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22245/updated-giveaway-and-poll-the-most-requested-woodworking-gifts-of-2009 Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:58:59 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22267/poll-what-accessories-jigs-and-shop-gear-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22267/poll-what-accessories-jigs-and-shop-gear-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list Fine Woodworking Editors
Poll: What accessories, jigs, and shop gear are on your holiday wish list? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22267/poll-what-accessories-jigs-and-shop-gear-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:58:23 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22268/poll-what-power-tools-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22268/poll-what-power-tools-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list Fine Woodworking Editors
Poll: What accessories, jigs, and shop gear are on your holiday wish list? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22268/poll-what-power-tools-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:58:06 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22269/poll-what-hand-tools-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22269/poll-what-hand-tools-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list Fine Woodworking Editors
Poll: What hand tools are on your holiday wish list? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22269/poll-what-hand-tools-are-on-your-holiday-wish-list Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:10:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22266/poll-any-machinery-on-your-holiday-wish-list http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22266/poll-any-machinery-on-your-holiday-wish-list Fine Woodworking Editors
Poll: Any Machinery on your Holiday Wish List? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/22266/poll-any-machinery-on-your-holiday-wish-list Fri, 04 Dec 2009 11:34:30 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21855/woodworking-tips-have-a-new-home http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21855/woodworking-tips-have-a-new-home Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Tune in for the debut of our new home for woodworking quick tips and techniques. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21855/woodworking-tips-have-a-new-home Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:12:21 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21209/creative-gifts-could-win-you-a-stanley-prize-package http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21209/creative-gifts-could-win-you-a-stanley-prize-package Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Enter our Holiday Gift Contest today for a shot at winning a prize package that's just "plane" awesome! ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21209/creative-gifts-could-win-you-a-stanley-prize-package Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:34:56 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21210/238-holiday-gift-ideas http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21210/238-holiday-gift-ideas Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Get inspired by entries from last year's contest. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21210/238-holiday-gift-ideas Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:39:01 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21169/holiday-gift-contest-official-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21169/holiday-gift-contest-official-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Upload photos of your holiday gift projects for a chance to win a Stanley Tools prize package. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21169/holiday-gift-contest-official-rules Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:38:19 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21038/link-roundup-surface-prep-with-hand-tools-vs-power-tools http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21038/link-roundup-surface-prep-with-hand-tools-vs-power-tools Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
The ultimate collection of links to articles and videos that detail how to prepare a wood surface before applying a finish using hand planes and scrapers or power tools and sanders. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/21038/link-roundup-surface-prep-with-hand-tools-vs-power-tools Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:47:40 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20901/congrats-to-mark-laub-winner-of-our-cabinet-contest http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20901/congrats-to-mark-laub-winner-of-our-cabinet-contest Fine Woodworking Editors
Congratulations to the winners of our Cure for the Common Cabinet Contest: Mark Laub of Minneapolis, Minn., Bob Abbott of Lake Oswego, Ore., Michael Singer of Felton, Calif., and Craig Hopson of Salt Lake City, Utah. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20901/congrats-to-mark-laub-winner-of-our-cabinet-contest Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:36:49 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20747/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-latest-gallery-challenge http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20747/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-latest-gallery-challenge Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Our cabinet contest has come to a close but there's still work to be done. Vote for the winner from among our 15 finalists. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20747/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-latest-gallery-challenge Fri, 16 Oct 2009 17:28:42 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20369/poll-what-should-we-put-in-the-magazine http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20369/poll-what-should-we-put-in-the-magazine Fine Woodworking Editors
The following topics don’t get covered very often in Fine Woodworking: Mixed-media furniture, segmented turnings, large Shaker cabinets, Tansu chests, Windsor chairs, Federal sideboards, Newport blockfront chest of drawers. Which would you be most interested in seeing in future issues? ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/20369/poll-what-should-we-put-in-the-magazine Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:35:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19913/bench-cookie-giveaway http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19913/bench-cookie-giveaway Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Change your FineWoodworking.com avatar (or profile picture), post a comment below, and you could be one of five lucky winners chosen at random to take home a set of Rockler Bench Cookies. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19913/bench-cookie-giveaway Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19592/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-period-furniture-contest http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19592/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-period-furniture-contest Fine Woodworking Editors
Vote for the winner of our Classical Style contest. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19592/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-period-furniture-contest Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19260/cure-for-the-common-cabinet-official-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19260/cure-for-the-common-cabinet-official-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Official Rules for the Cure for the Common Cabinet Contest ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/19260/cure-for-the-common-cabinet-official-rules Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:23:37 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18761/james-krenov-1920-2009 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18761/james-krenov-1920-2009 Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
James Krenov, died at 88, a legendary woodworker, author, and founder of the College of the Redwoods Fine Furniture Program. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18761/james-krenov-1920-2009 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 10:37:47 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18738/monsoon-by-bill-wyko-wins-turning-challenge http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18738/monsoon-by-bill-wyko-wins-turning-challenge Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Congratulations to Bill Wyko of Tucson, Ariz. who wins our "What Have You Turned Lately" gallery challenge with his Monsoon turning. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18738/monsoon-by-bill-wyko-wins-turning-challenge Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:24:48 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18577/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-wood-turning-gallery-challenge http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18577/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-wood-turning-gallery-challenge Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
With over 100 entries to choose from, selecting our 15 finalists was no easy feat! ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18577/vote-for-the-winner-of-our-wood-turning-gallery-challenge Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18244/official-rules-classical-style-contest http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18244/official-rules-classical-style-contest Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Official Rules for the Classical Style Period Furniture Contest Sponsored by Titebond. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/18244/official-rules-classical-style-contest Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:45:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17400/lutyen-garden-bench http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17400/lutyen-garden-bench Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
A Lutyens Garden Bench built by Tony O'Malley ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17400/lutyen-garden-bench Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:40:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17397/japanese-garden-bench http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17397/japanese-garden-bench Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Jensen built the bench for an article in FWW #198 and incorporated elements from Gary Rogowski’s Asian-style bed from Home Furniture #8. Mortise and tenon joints and marine epoxy hold the... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17397/japanese-garden-bench Thu, 30 Jul 2009 11:34:20 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17254/official-rules-what-have-you-turned-lately http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17254/official-rules-what-have-you-turned-lately Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Official rules for the "What Have You Turned Lately" gallery challenge. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17254/official-rules-what-have-you-turned-lately Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17147/vote-for-the-winner-of-the-creative-bookcases-gallery-challenge http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17147/vote-for-the-winner-of-the-creative-bookcases-gallery-challenge Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Choose the winner of Fine Woodworking's Creative Bookcases gallery challenge. Voting ends Aug. 3. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/17147/vote-for-the-winner-of-the-creative-bookcases-gallery-challenge Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:11:31 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16458/the-ultimate-woodworking-quiz http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16458/the-ultimate-woodworking-quiz Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Take the latest Fine Woodworking quiz if you have a couple minutes of downtime or need a quick laugh. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16458/the-ultimate-woodworking-quiz Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:52:46 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16443/tool-chest-contest-winner-is-selected http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16443/tool-chest-contest-winner-is-selected Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Have a look at our top pick for Fine Woodworking's Tool Chest Contest and remember to check out other notable entries. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16443/tool-chest-contest-winner-is-selected Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:06:42 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16348/mccoy-thibodeau-and-howe-win-built-in-competition http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16348/mccoy-thibodeau-and-howe-win-built-in-competition Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Michael McCoy, Craig Thibodeau, and Nelson Howe win the Bostitch Build It In to Win gallery contest. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/16348/mccoy-thibodeau-and-howe-win-built-in-competition Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:59:22 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15919/youre-the-judge http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15919/youre-the-judge Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Fine Woodworking is launching a brand new gallery challenge and we want YOU to help choose the winner. Your comments will help us select finalists, then the community gets to vote on the winner. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15919/youre-the-judge Tue, 23 Jun 2009 10:58:20 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15916/creative-bookcases-official-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15916/creative-bookcases-official-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Official rules for the creative bookcases gallery challenge. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15916/creative-bookcases-official-rules Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:15:50 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15889/poll-the-next-fww-tool-test http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15889/poll-the-next-fww-tool-test Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
What tool test would you like to see next in the Fine Woodworking magazine? Take our poll...     ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15889/poll-the-next-fww-tool-test Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:24:06 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15091/maloof-memories-please http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15091/maloof-memories-please Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Help us with a retrospective on Sam Maloof (1916-2009) Send us an email (fw-web@taunton.com) or post a comment to let us know how his life and work influenced you. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/15091/maloof-memories-please Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:59:21 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/14972/a-sturdy-foot-stool http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/14972/a-sturdy-foot-stool Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Frequent Fine Woodworking contributor and Philadelphia Furniture Workshop instructor Mario Rodriguez crafted this footstool from mahogany. It features tapered legs, mortise and tenon joinery, and... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/14972/a-sturdy-foot-stool Thu, 28 May 2009 16:22:03 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/14595/build-it-in-to-win-official-contest-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/14595/build-it-in-to-win-official-contest-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Share photos of your built-in furniture projects for a chance to win one of three compressor and finish nailer kits from Bostitch! Read the official contest rules ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/14595/build-it-in-to-win-official-contest-rules Fri, 08 May 2009 15:10:52 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13468/tool-chest-contest-official-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13468/tool-chest-contest-official-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Read the official contest rules for Fine Woodworking's Tool Chest Contest and find out how you can enter to win a new SawStop Professional Cabinet Saw ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13468/tool-chest-contest-official-rules Fri, 01 May 2009 18:10:55 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13166/chuck-griffith-wins-shaker-gallery-challenge http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13166/chuck-griffith-wins-shaker-gallery-challenge Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Congratulations to Chuck Griffith of Pound Ridge, N.Y. The Shaker enthusiast who posted about one entry per day during our challenge won unanimous approval by the judges as the winner of the A Whole Lotta Shaker Goin’ On gallery challenge. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/13166/chuck-griffith-wins-shaker-gallery-challenge Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:25:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10247/contest-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10247/contest-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Fine Woodworking’s “Waste Know, Want Knot” Official Contest Rules   NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this “Waste Knot, Want Knot” Contest the... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10247/contest-rules Mon, 06 Apr 2009 13:38:56 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11120/free-plan-minimalist-router-table http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11120/free-plan-minimalist-router-table Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
This basic table takes just 20 minutes to build. Clamp it to your workbench and stow it away when you're done. It's perfect for small shops. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11120/free-plan-minimalist-router-table Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:55:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11248/safety-manual-miter-saw http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11248/safety-manual-miter-saw Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
The miter saw, also known as a chop saw, is used to cross cut lumber. Learn the safest approaches to cutting with a miter saw. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11248/safety-manual-miter-saw Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:50:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11249/safety-manual-bandsaw http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11249/safety-manual-bandsaw Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
The bandsaw is used to cut straight and curved lines, resaw thick lumber, and accomplish other custom cutting operations. Here are the ground rules for mastering all of those techniques safely. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11249/safety-manual-bandsaw Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:45:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11250/safety-manual-benchtop-planer http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11250/safety-manual-benchtop-planer Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
A benchtop planer is used to smooth rough lumber and reduce its thickness. Learn best practices for operating this essential woodworking tool. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11250/safety-manual-benchtop-planer Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:40:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11247/safety-manual-jointer http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11247/safety-manual-jointer Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Learn to operate a jointer safely for flattening lumber and straightening edges. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11247/safety-manual-jointer Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:35:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/9542/safety-manual-tablesaw http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/9542/safety-manual-tablesaw Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Get a grip on the most dangerous tool in your shop. Learn best practices for protecting your ears, eyes and limbs when operating a tablesaw. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/9542/safety-manual-tablesaw Wed, 01 Apr 2009 03:00:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11245/safety-manual-woodworking-lathe http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11245/safety-manual-woodworking-lathe Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
A lathe used for turning wood can operate at speeds upwards of 2,000 rpm. That means safety is paramount. Study these safe procedures for operating a woodworking lathe. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11245/safety-manual-woodworking-lathe Wed, 01 Apr 2009 02:05:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11253/safety-manual-drills-drivers-and-drill-presses http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11253/safety-manual-drills-drivers-and-drill-presses Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Drills come in a variety of sizes and styles, but basic drilling safety is universal. Here are a list of guidelines and proceedures for operating a drill press or drill/driver. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11253/safety-manual-drills-drivers-and-drill-presses Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:10:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11244/safety-manual-handplanes http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11244/safety-manual-handplanes Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
The key to using handplanes safely is to choose the right plane for the task and keep the tools sharp and properly tuned. The rest is just practice. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11244/safety-manual-handplanes Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:05:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11243/safety-manual-woodworking-chisels http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11243/safety-manual-woodworking-chisels Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Hand tools are deceptively dangerous, especially the woodworking chisel. Follow this sound advice and you can stay safe while working with chisels. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/11243/safety-manual-woodworking-chisels Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10986/cello-box-wins-tablesaw-prize http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10986/cello-box-wins-tablesaw-prize Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Christopher Moore’s Cello Box wins the Build Outside the Box gallery challenge and the Steel City granite-top tablesaw prize. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10986/cello-box-wins-tablesaw-prize Fri, 20 Mar 2009 13:49:28 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10237/a-whole-lotta-shaker-goin-on-official-contest-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10237/a-whole-lotta-shaker-goin-on-official-contest-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER. Entries for this “A Whole lotta of Shaker Goin’ On” Contest (the “Contest”) will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on March 23, 2009 and ending at 11:59 p.m. ET on April 29, 2009 (the “Contest Entry Period”). All entries must be received during the Contest Entry Period. The Contest is open to legal residents of the United States and Canada (except Quebec), who are at least 18 years old. Contest void in Quebec, Puerto Rico and anywhere else where prohibited. TO ENTER: There is one way to enter the contest. 1.) Visit http://finewoodworking.taunton.com/contest/ lotoshaker. Create an account if you do not already have one by entering your first name, last name, email address, password, security question and screen name. Once you have created your account you can then upload your photo by entering a title, attaching the photo and adding a brief description of your project. Submit your completed online entry form. All entries become the property of the Sponsor. Sponsor not responsible for unavailable network, failed server or other connections, miscommunications, interrupted, misrouted or scrambled transmissions or other errors or problems of any kind whether mechanical, human, electronic or otherwise. The Sponsor assumes no responsibility for lost, stolen, delayed, damaged or misdirected entries or for any failure of the website during the contest period, for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, access providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail entry to be received by Sponsor due to technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any website, of any combination thereof including any injury or damage to an entrant’s or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from playing or downloading any material related to the contest. The Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion to cancel or suspend this contest should a virus, bug or other cause beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor corrupt the security or proper administration of the contest. Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or to undermine the legitimate operation of this contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws, and should such an attempt be made, Sponsor reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution. Entries are subject to verification and will be declared invalid if they are illegible, mechanically reproduced, mutilated, forged, falsified, altered or tampered with in any way. Entrants to abide by the Contest Rules and decisions of the judging panel which are final. PRIZE/VALUE: 1 Fine Woodworking Archive Collection DVD-ROM (TP#011302) Value $149.95 1 The Shaker Legacy book (TP#070488) Value $24.95 1 In the Shaker Style book (TP#070531) Value $24.95 1 Fine Woodworking Shop Apron (TP#011019) Value $39.95 1 Fine Woodworking Mug (TP#011244) Value $12.95 Total prize total approximate retail value (ARV) of: $252.75. All prizes will be awarded. Names of prize manufacturers are used solely for the purposes of identifications of the prize. No endorsement, authorization, sponsorship, or approval of Taunton Press, Fine Woodworking or of this contest is intended or implied. TERMS/CONDITIONS: No transfer or substitution of prizes. Employees, officers, and contractors (including immediate family members and members of the same household) of Sponsors, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, distributors, dealers, retailers, vendors of Sponsors, and all other entities associated with this promotion, are not eligible. All Federal, State/Provincial and local laws apply. The winners will be responsible for all Federal, State/Provincial, and local taxes related to prize. WINNING: On or about April 30, 2009 judges will choose one winner from among all eligible entries received. Entries will be reviewed and judged by a panel of qualified judges. Entries will be reviewed and judged on the basis of quality and craftsmanship. The winner will be notified by email initially, then by mail within 10 days of the selection. Judges decisions are final. Odds of winning will depend upon the total number of eligible entries received. One prize per person, household, or family. CLAIMING PRIZES: The winner must sign and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Liability/Publicity Release within 10 days of notification, or prize may be forfeited. Winner will also be required to provide proof of age. (Tennessee residents will not be required to sign Publicity Release as a condition of winning a prize.) All prizes will be awarded. WINNER’S LIST: Send self-addressed, stamped envelope by April 30, 2009 to: Fine Woodworking “A Whole lotta of Shaker Goin’ On” Contest Winners List Request, PO Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470. SPONSOR: The Taunton Press Inc., Fine Woodworking magazine 63 S. Main Street, PO Box 5506, Newtown, CT 06470-5506. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/10237/a-whole-lotta-shaker-goin-on-official-contest-rules Tue, 17 Mar 2009 11:23:16 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/7592/readers-respond-to-our-joinery-shoot-out http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/7592/readers-respond-to-our-joinery-shoot-out Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Analytical minds want to know: How valid was our joinery shoot out? Share your thoughts and read feedback from readers and forum members. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/7592/readers-respond-to-our-joinery-shoot-out Mon, 23 Feb 2009 16:50:39 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/7591/build-outside-the-box-official-contest-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/7591/build-outside-the-box-official-contest-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER.  Entries for this “Out of the Box” Contest (the “Contest”) will be accepted during the period beginning at 12:01 a.m. ET on February 24... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/7591/build-outside-the-box-official-contest-rules Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:10:36 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5805/free-plan-shaker-tall-clock http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5805/free-plan-shaker-tall-clock Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
This graceful case piece is made with readily available materials and simple techniques. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5805/free-plan-shaker-tall-clock Wed, 04 Feb 2009 10:08:22 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2127/free-plan-build-a-shaker-style-bed http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2127/free-plan-build-a-shaker-style-bed Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Make this full-size bed with the complete drawings and construction details available as a 16-page PDF download excerpted from Jeff Miller's book 'Beds.' ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2127/free-plan-build-a-shaker-style-bed Wed, 28 Jan 2009 13:23:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/6326/video-gallery-drawers-that-breathe http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/6326/video-gallery-drawers-that-breathe Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Watch a quick video of Peter Schlebecker’s "Breathing Drawers" from the Readers Gallery of FWW #203. The chest has a silicone-rubber membrane inside the frames which "breathe" as the well-fit drawers are opened and closed. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/6326/video-gallery-drawers-that-breathe Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:47:08 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5213/show-us-your-exposed-joinery-for-a-chance-to-win-great-prizes http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5213/show-us-your-exposed-joinery-for-a-chance-to-win-great-prizes Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Have you made a piece of furniture with exposed joinery? We want to see it. Post your photos in our gallery contest and you might win more than $150 in prizes. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5213/show-us-your-exposed-joinery-for-a-chance-to-win-great-prizes Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:58:10 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5197/expose-yourself-official-contest-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5197/expose-yourself-official-contest-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Enter our gallery photo contest by submitting photos of your furniture that features exposed joinery. Read the official rules. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/5197/expose-yourself-official-contest-rules Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:33:18 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2134/free-plan-a-stylish-modern-credenza http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2134/free-plan-a-stylish-modern-credenza Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Symmetry and subtle shadow lines give this credenza a dynamic visual rhythm. This versatile piece can serve as a buffet, office storage unit, or even an audio visual cabinet. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2134/free-plan-a-stylish-modern-credenza Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:52:16 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2137/free-plan-folding-vineyard-table http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2137/free-plan-folding-vineyard-table Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
This is a trestle table with a twist. The vineyard table is almost as old a design as the trestle table, dating back 300 years or more. Some sources claim these tables were used by grape pickers in... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2137/free-plan-folding-vineyard-table Wed, 24 Dec 2008 11:27:20 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2686/a-machine-mishap http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2686/a-machine-mishap Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
A quick lesson in using the SawStop ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2686/a-machine-mishap Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:04:07 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2131/free-plans-federal-fireplace-mantel http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2131/free-plans-federal-fireplace-mantel Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Winter is here and for some of us that means stoking the fireplace to stay warm. If you're tired of looking at your drab fireplace surround then this free mantel project is for you! ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2131/free-plans-federal-fireplace-mantel Sun, 14 Dec 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2146/free-plan-portable-kitchen-work-station http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2146/free-plan-portable-kitchen-work-station Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
With kitchen counter and storage space usually at a premium, this configurable portable kitchen island project will win you a good meal from your favorite cook. Excerpted from Taunton's book Home Storage Projects, this free woodworking plan has a cut list and lessons on cabinet construction, curves, tenons, and more. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2146/free-plan-portable-kitchen-work-station Wed, 10 Dec 2008 13:07:27 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2633/win-a-tutorial-with-one-of-americas-finest-woodworkers http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2633/win-a-tutorial-with-one-of-americas-finest-woodworkers Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Your chance for one-on-one troubleshooting with a woodworking champion ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2633/win-a-tutorial-with-one-of-americas-finest-woodworkers Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:50:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2057/free-plan-and-video-stow-and-go-router-table http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2057/free-plan-and-video-stow-and-go-router-table Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Here's a quick to make router table that's sturdy, and can be knocked down, stored, and set back up with ease. It's designed for a router with a built-in lift but also fits a fixed-base router. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2057/free-plan-and-video-stow-and-go-router-table Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:10:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2631/holiday-gift-gallery-official-contest-rules http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2631/holiday-gift-gallery-official-contest-rules Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Enter our photo gallery contest by posting a photo of a project you made as a holiday gift and you could win great prizes from FineWoodworking.com. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2631/holiday-gift-gallery-official-contest-rules Thu, 27 Nov 2008 12:18:44 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2140/free-plan-classic-lift-lid-box http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2140/free-plan-classic-lift-lid-box Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Revisit Doug Stowe's classic keepsake box with this excerpt from his book Basic Box Making. Perfect for beginners and experts, these plans can be easily adapted in size, proportions, joinery, or wood choices. In fact, customizing this projects is the fun part. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2140/free-plan-classic-lift-lid-box Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:46:59 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2052/free-patterns-bread-boards-and-cutting-boards http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2052/free-patterns-bread-boards-and-cutting-boards Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Cutting boards are a great first project for the novice woodworker, and perfect for the this time of year when quick holiday projects are in demand. Watch the video and download a free article with drawings. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2052/free-patterns-bread-boards-and-cutting-boards Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:54:50 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2040/free-plan-craftsman-wall-cabinet http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2040/free-plan-craftsman-wall-cabinet Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
There is always a spot for a wall cabinet, especially a small one. This piece, a little more than a foot wide, is made of butternut, and is constructed with basic joinery and screws with wood plugs. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2040/free-plan-craftsman-wall-cabinet Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:41:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2036/free-plan-shaker-inspired-wall-shelf http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2036/free-plan-shaker-inspired-wall-shelf Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Hanging a shelf is a quick and satisfying weekend project. These plans gain their inspiration from a drawing of a peg-hung Shaker shelf in Ejner Handberg's book Shop Drawings of Shaker Furniture and... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2036/free-plan-shaker-inspired-wall-shelf Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:34:43 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2034/free-plan-a-simple-desk-organizer http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2034/free-plan-a-simple-desk-organizer Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
If you have two or three days to complete a project, you can aid in decluttering your home. Making sense of your office or kitchen work area chaos is easy when you have this attractive and function... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2034/free-plan-a-simple-desk-organizer Mon, 17 Nov 2008 15:40:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2038/free-plan-sturdy-footstool http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2038/free-plan-sturdy-footstool Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Are you looking for a weekend project with a little challenge? Angled mortise-and-tenon construction makes this simple project a little trickier because your joints need to be dead-on. ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2038/free-plan-sturdy-footstool Sat, 15 Nov 2008 15:55:00 -0500 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2042/free-plans-arts-and-crafts-storage-bench http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2042/free-plans-arts-and-crafts-storage-bench Posted by Fine Woodworking Editors
Sneaky storage is always great for boots, blankets, and other items that tend to pile up next to the door or at the foot of your bed. With a couple of cushions, this bench converts handy storage into... ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/2042/free-plans-arts-and-crafts-storage-bench Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:40:00 -0400 http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/3755/fine-woodworking-hosts-lie-nielsen-event http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/3755/fine-woodworking-hosts-lie-nielsen-event Fine Woodworking Editors
Catch up with some of the woodworkers who visited the Fine Woodworking shop for our first-ever hand tool event in conjunction with Lie-Nielsen Toolworks ]]> http://www.finewoodworking.com/item/3755/fine-woodworking-hosts-lie-nielsen-event