Nancy R. Hiller

Nancy Hiller is a professional cabinetmaker who has operated NR Hiller Design, Inc. since 1995. Her most recent book is Making Things Work.

Voysey Two-Heart Chair
December 8, 2022

It may look formal, but this classic chair is surprisingly comfortable and simple to build.
A rogue Arts and Crafts finish
August 3, 2022

This rich, dark-brown finish is the one often found when you see this Arts and Crafts chair in collections.
Capstone project
July 14, 2022

This was a project that took patience and acceptance and a refusal to compromise. Kind of like a well-lived life.
Tool review: Milwaukee M12 23-gauge cordless pin nailer
June 30, 2022

Nancy Hiller looks at Milwaukee's plug-free pinner.
Credit where credit’s due
June 15, 2022

There are no hard-and-fast rules for citing the designer who inspired your piece. But do you really need rules? Just do the right thing.
Build a traditional plate rack
June 8, 2022

With hand-cut dovetails and mortise-and-tenon joints, cove molding, and hanging with a French cleat, this plate rack lets you hone your handwork skills while you update your kitchen.
Correcting the record
May 16, 2022

Dr. Tiffany Momon and Jerome Bias describe the creative ways in which enslaved craftspeople made their own reality despite their hardships. This is where their true power lies.
Tool review: True Position TP-1935 hardware locating jig
April 26, 2022

If you're matching up differently sized pieces of casework, the TP-1935 from True Position Tools has you covered.
Working through pain
March 16, 2022

It may feel like moving mountains, but 'doing the work' despite the pain is what keeps Nancy Hiller in this game we call life.
Why I write
February 7, 2022

Between furniture making and freelance writing, Nancy Hiller has had an incredibly rich career– and we're not talking about money.

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