From The Bench - FineWoodworking

From the bench: A splash of cold water

November 11, 2022

When your "dream shop" is in a small apartment bedroom, you make the most of the dream.

From the bench: A bag of old chisels

August 19, 2022

The tale of Michael Cullen's sorry old chisels and what some fellow woodworkers did about it.

From the bench: The large green tool chest

April 22, 2022

It was just a big old chest full of hand tools, but the mysteries within inspired a child to pursue a lifetime of woodworking

From the bench: My workbench

December 13, 2021

Karen McBride's first workbench was built to fit in a laundry closet, and was the first step on a path.

From the bench: The postage stamp

November 5, 2021

One couple's saga as they pursue the idea of a dream shop in a village.

From the bench: Gift of lumber, gift of food

October 6, 2021

Volunteering during the pandemic led to the greatest wood haul of Zal Sarkari's life, and a chance to help others in the bargain.

From the bench: My gift is my craft

June 11, 2021

As a child, Philip Morley's dyslexia kept him from succeeding in traditional schools, but thanks to trade school, he found his own way to soar.

An homage to a humble master

May 26, 2021

Carl Stammerjohn has taught many woodworkers in his years at Cerritos College. Here's a tribute from one of them, as he gets ready to enjoy retirement.

From the Bench: A long loose end

April 16, 2021

A nine-drawer dresser sat in mid-build for nearly 30 years, its drawers half-built, its pockets stuffed with student supplies, clippings, letters, and other stuff. Then David Welter retired, and the dresser came home, rose to the top of the "to-do" list, and found a new life.