Kelly J. Dunton

Kelly J. Dunton started working with tools very young, in his father’s shadow. An associate art director for Fine Woodworking for nearly five years, he has married his natural design ability with his growing skill as a woodworker to build furniture for himself and his family. Away from work, he enjoys cruising the scenic Hudson Valley and the mountains of New York State on his motorcycle and bicycle.

Tool Review: GearKlamp by Bessey

April 25, 2019

The handle of Bessy's new F-style clamp, the GearKlamp, is on its metal rail, allowing you to use the tool in tight spaces. A series of plastic gears rotates the…
Benchtop Planers

February 10, 2016

The best machines produce smooth, parallel surfaces on your lumber
Makita LS1018 Sliding Compound Miter Saw

December 2, 2015

The sliding and chopping actions are very smooth and precise.
Rikon 25-130H Benchtop Planer

October 28, 2015

It runs quietly, leaves very small, almost invisible mill marks, and came so well adjusted that there was almost no snipe.
Outfeed Table Doubles as a Workbench

July 29, 2015

With a big top and vise, this easy-to-build table gives you more space to work
SawStop JSS-MCA Job-site Tablesaw

July 29, 2015

Mobile saw is at home in the shop
Build a Greene-and-Greene Picture Frame

December 8, 2011

Shallow carving combines nicely with classic cloud-lift curves
How to Make Greene and Greene Style Ebony Plugs

December 8, 2011

Learn how to hide your screws and dowels with style in a step-by-step video
Bench Cookies

December 1, 2009

Bench Cookies elevate work and grip it tightly
Buying Roughsawn Lumber

July 1, 2009

Q: I finally have a jointer and planer, so for my next project, a table, I plan to buy roughsawn lumber. I managed to calculate the number of board feet…

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