Bob Miller

Bob Miller is a custom furniture maker and woodworker based in the Charlestown neighborhood of Boston Massachusetts. In addition to his own line of work, Bob manages The Charlestown Furniture Makers which is an 18 tenant co-op, solar powered woodshop located in the Sullivan square area of Charlestown

Bob Also teaches for the continuing education department of The North Bennet St School, primarily teaching Bowl Turning and The fundamentals of fine woodworking

Shopmade racks simplify finishing

May 4, 2020

Bob Miller shares the racks he made to hold parts while finishing and drying.
The importance of working clean

April 8, 2020

Bob Miller shares lessons from a 108-sq.-ft. bench space
Happy Grease Day!

February 26, 2020

To help fight the urge to be lazy about maintenance, Bob Miller selects a single day a year to grease and lubricate all of the bearings in the shop.
The fascinating Art Nouveau style

January 24, 2020

Bob Miller examines the Art Nouveau style, which is often marked by sumptuous and conspicuous use of material matched to a hugely laborious process.
The Power of Pattern Routing

December 4, 2019

While most woodworkers are aware of top- and bottom-bearing pattern bits, Bob Miller says you should consider adding one more to your arsenal.
The Merits of Shop Class

October 23, 2019

Bob Miller argues that the purpose of shop class is not to create woodworkers or welders, but instead to help bring revolutionary ideas to fruition.
How to Draw an Ellipse

October 2, 2019

Bob Miller argues that with a few simple formulas and a clever jig, it becomes possible to draw and cut ellipses of any size and add this stately and pleasing shape to your work.
Shellac Solvent: Grain Alcohol vs. Denatured Alcohol

August 28, 2019

Bob Miller explains why you should head to the local liquor store before applying your next shellac finish
There is a monster (bandsaw) lurking in Boston

July 24, 2019

If you find yourself in Boston, and happen to be in the Charlestown neighborhood, take a few minutes to walk through the Charlestown Navy Yard. Not only is the Navy yard a wonderful place to visit, but there's also a monster lurking behind building 114
Thomas Chippendale and the origin of design

June 26, 2019

Was Thomas Chippendale the greatest designer of the 18th century, or the greatest marketer of the 18th century?