Mark Arnold

Mark Arnold is both an excellent woodworker and an accomplished writer. The former skill comes partly from a two-year course at North Bennet Street School in Boston, while the latter is displayed in American Period Furniture (www.sapfm.org), which Arnold edits jointly with his wife, Margaret. You can see more of Arnold’s work and sign up for classes in his central Ohio shop at www.bostonwoodworking.com.

Jig for Fitting a Curved Chair Splat

January 31, 2012

Building a chair with a curved back splat is challenging work, in part because the splat itself is tricky to fit. The tenons at the splat’s top and bottom aren’t…
All About Veneering a Sunburst

August 20, 2009

Learn how to create this decorative tabletop and surround it with one of three beautiful borders. Plus watch a free video on tuning and using a veneer saw.
A Convex Decorative Edge-Banding

July 1, 2009

An elegant border for a sunburst tabletop
Tuning and Using a Veneer Saw

July 1, 2009

Learn how to sharpen this saw to get great cuts every time
How to Veneer a Sunburst

July 1, 2009

Dazzling tabletop, step by step
Beautiful Border Frames a Sunburst Tabletop

July 1, 2009

The border around the veneered center of a tabletop can have a strong voice, or it can serve its purpose with a whisper
Router-Made Bandings

September 1, 2007

Dress up your work with these unique designs
Make Your Own Banding

July 31, 2007

Router bits and hot sand create bandings with a striking 3D effect for decorating furniture