Craig Thibodeau

Craig Thibodeau is a professional furniture maker in San Diego. He says that the recent economy has meant fewer clients looking for high-end work, but the ones who do appear “are interested in something special.” Having a good website with lots of high-quality photos of your work is essential, he says. A couple of years ago that website (ctfinefurniture.com) landed Thibodeau his greatest commission ever, when a wealthy client on the East Coast ordered a houseful of furniture, 60 pieces to date.

Clamping tricks for mitered frames

September 10, 2019

To help clamp miters, Craig Thibodeau uses small triangular offcuts from the mitering process as clamping cauls
A Trick For Drawing Shallow Curves

August 27, 2019

Craig Thibodeau demonstrates a simple jig that makes it simpler to draw large single-radius curves
How To Make One Curve Match The Other

August 12, 2019

Craig Thibodeau’s technique uses each curve to refine the other in a back-and-forth sanding process that matches them perfectly.
Solid Edging for Curved Tops

July 26, 2019

Craig Thibodeau demonstrates how to get a durable, beautiful edge and a flawless fit
Hinge mortises with a simple jig

November 29, 2017

A basic MDF template makes it easy to install cabinet hinges
Iridescent String Inlay

September 27, 2017

ZipFlex, a laminated shell material brings sparkle to your work
How to make your own chisel for delicate detail work

September 27, 2017

Even the smallest chisel you can buy is sometimes too big for inlay and stringing, so make your own, using jeweler’s files for the blades.
Easy Knife Hinges

March 29, 2017

Trouble-free method for installing this tricky hardware
Polyurethane Is My Go-to Glue

November 2, 2016

Veteran pro builds a strong case for using this misunderstood adhesive
Tablesaw Sled for Miters

September 29, 2016

Precision jig eliminates gaps and headaches

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