Clark Kellogg

Clark Kellogg is a furniture maker from Houston. After graduating from the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s Nine-Month Comprehensive Program in Maine, and the College of the Redwoods’ Fine Woodworking Program in California, he’s glad to be home, even though life in Texas means he may encounter a huge spider or two. If you weren’t a furniture maker, you’d be: A weatherman, masked avenger, or world-champion break-dancer … one of those three.

The ABCs of Letter Carving

April 2, 2019

A few key techniques handle every letter in the alphabet
Wall Cabinet with Curves

July 26, 2017

A combination of old techniques and new machinery makes working with curves less painful
Handwork: Make a coopering plane

July 6, 2017

Clark Kellogg shows how he made his version, which is based on James Krenov’s classic bench plane design
Veritas- Carcas Saw

February 9, 2012

Verita's Carcas rips and crosscut saws have an 11-in.-long highcarbon steel blade with a 2-3⁄8-in. cutting depth.
Curved Door with Flat Glass Planes

December 8, 2011

A straightforward technique for setting straight panes into curved rails
How to Cut Better Dovetails with Shopmade Tools

June 2, 2011

Use a layout guide and small chisels for improved accuracy and refined looks
5 tips for aspiring plane makers

December 2, 2010

Furniture maker Clark Kellogg learned to make planes as a student in the furniture program at College of the Redwoods. And he has made a lot since then. Now you…
Adventures In Sideboard-Making! (Part 1)

April 2, 2010

The first installment of my attempt to document the process of building a large sideboard, from initial sketches to crating and delivery.
Dovetail Hold-Down Guides Chisel

December 7, 2009

I’ve made several aids for hand-cutting dovetails, but the most useful is this hold-down fence. It not only clamps the workpiece but also guides the chisel while chopping out the…