From The Bench - FineWoodworking

From the bench: Engraving Krenov

December 23, 2022

First the man taught him lessons about woodworking and life. Then, the process of creating an engraved image of James Krenov carried some lessons of its own.

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.