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Russ Filbeck

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  • Bending wood with hot water

    December 18, 2020

    Russ Filbeck doesn't use a steambox when bending wood for his ladderback chairs. Instead he uses a copper tray made by noted Shaker box maker John Wilson.

  • Russ Filbeck gives back through woodworking

    July 22, 2020

    Russ Filbeck has been many things: submariner, woodworker, teacher, and philanthropist. In this interview, Russ shares his story, from how he started woodworking to his work helping President Carter raise money for his foundation, The Carter Center.

  • Sharpening gouges and drawknives with a lapidary wheel

    January 29, 2020

    Chairmaker Russ Filbeck demonstrates how he gets his drawknives and carving gouges sharp in short order using abrasive belts and a rubber lapidary wheel on his grinder.

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