Fine Woodworking editors were among a crowd of thousands that flocked to Providence, R.I., for the 2006 Fine Furnishings Show last month. The 11th annual event at the Rhode Island Convention Center brought together almost 200 furniture makers and artists for three days of showing, telling, and selling.

For Fine Woodworking, the event is an opportunity for editors to scout out new authors and potential article ideas from the parade of finely crafted furniture on display. This year, we decided to bring a video camera along and report back with some highlights from the show.

In the following three videos, Fine Woodworking managing editor Mark Schofield interviews three furniture makers from the show floor about their work, and collects some practical tips that any woodworker can take back to their shop.

Tips for Working With Live-Edge Lumber Furniture maker Mark Cwik talks about preparing a huge slab of bubinga for a tabletop from filing voids with epoxy to applying an even spray finish
A Sunburst Finish for Bowls Wood turner Michael Allison answers questions about his colorful trademark finish
Furniture From Reclaimed Lumber Michael ‘Vintage’ Perkins shares tips for building furniture from recycled barn wood

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