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Mesquite fireplace mantle

aafosse, member | January 18th, 2013

I built this curved mantle piece from Arizona mesquite for a beehive fireplace. This was a joy to build as it was my first large steam bending project as well as my first bent lamination. My...

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BENT WOOD BOX

skex, member | December 25th, 20121 comment

This box is my interpretion of the TINA BOX which was my main inspiration . Some other styles are incorperated in this box and one of the unusual features are the lid which serves as a tray alsoThe...

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Effigy of the Mind

rjscottdesign, member | June 16th, 20123 comments

The 'Effigy of the Mind' was created to emphasise the creative thought of the mind. The seat profile was the only pre determined element of construction. The creation that followed was built up one...

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"Take Time to Dance"

davidcarve, member | April 26th, 2012

A White Oak and Pine wood sculpture made using steam bending, fabric softener bending and heat bending techniques. No metal fasteners were used, only a little glue and lots of friction based on...

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My modification of a Fine Woodworking Windsor Rocking Chair Plan called "Plans Change"

davidcarve, member | April 26th, 20122 comments

I bought a Fine Wood Working Windsor rocking Chair Plan a few months ago online. I altered the plan to make it recognozeable but non functional for fun. It is made from White Oak, Walnut...

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FWW Live: Meet Michael Fortune, Renaissance Man

AsaC, member | March 23rd, 20121 comment

At Fine Woodworking Live, this summer in New Paltz, NY, you'll get to learn from and swap stories with many of our star authors, none brighter than Michael Fortune, of Toronto, Canada.

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A Violin is Born at Fine Woodworking

epirnik, member | March 1st, 20125 comments

Tiny handplanes, figured woods, and beautiful form: this woodworker just can't resist the temptation to build a violin.

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Hickory Rocker

CowboyKenny, member | December 23rd, 20113 comments

This rocker is a copy of one that my Grandfather used to use when I was a little fella. His rocker had been left out in the elements for many years and was rotted beyond repair. I built mine out of...

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gab furniture & woodworks shop

gabfurniture, member | December 9th, 20112 comments

this is my dream shop it is 24'x45' it is a project of mine that hopefully will soon come true! i've placed the machinery in order that will work for me. i design and build to others specs, i also...

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Floating Chair

Bluecab, member | November 24th, 20112 comments

A recently completed design exploration. Maple bent laminations with walnut accents and held together with 1/2" birch dowels and marine plastic resin. Thanks' for looking!

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tenshotelk

tenshotelk, member | October 20th, 2011

timber and frame workshop, will have windows and doors with lots of natural light but have trouble doing with this program, computer challenged. will also have radiant in floor heat and wood...

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Wooton Inspired Desk

Centravac, member | July 21st, 20118 comments

This is my take on the famous "Wooton" desk built in the late 1800's in Indiana. I was able to find an original so that I could get overall dimensions, but the rest of the design is my...

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Greg Stewart's unorthodox Scottish shop.

Gregs83, member | July 20th, 2011

A very unorthodox setup for a shop none the less apart from hand tools its kind of workable in a h&s contravening haphazard way!A place to escape and create.

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windsor sack back chair/ Fan Back

ACCustom, member | May 28th, 2011

theys are my owen designs to see more work go to http://accustomfurniture.blogspot.com/

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papa's shop

jwm50, member | May 8th, 2011

My shop is on the main floor of a dedicated building. I have a full metal shop on the lower floor where my dust collector and compressor live. I like to have multiple...

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Windsor Rocker

BetsyE, member | March 11th, 20112 comments

This Windsor rocker was inspired in part by the chairs of Sam Maloof, which is why the sculptural quality of the seat extends to the arms, crest, and spindles. Traditional chair-making techniques are...

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Snow sled for my boys

rmpater, member | February 18th, 20118 comments

Inspired by the massive snowfall this year, I decided to build this sled for my twin 2 1/2 year old boys. I searched online for plans but was unable to find anything I liked so I designed...

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Bend a Solid Oak 2x6 on Edge? Yup!

Vlad_S, member | February 10th, 201111 comments

How do you bend a 6 in. thick piece of solid white oak into a radius of just 30 in. along its axis? I mean, without having it splinter into a million pieces.

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You CAN build a rocking chair

moscowfield, member | February 9th, 20111 comment

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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Arbor Bow Arm Morris Chair

bbffm, member | January 10th, 20111 comment

This Bow arm Morris chair is one of the many chairs i have made ,but i decided to have fun on this one and have a tree carved on the side instead of your traditional spindles or slats. The arms are...

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