Fine Woodworking

Building a Cherry TV Cabinet – Part III

March 9, 2012

In the final installment of this 3-part series, it's time to glue the case up, fit the doors, and apply a finish
Part 2: A Violin is Born at Fine Woodworking

March 7, 2012

With all the rib pieces glued up and faired smooth, the violin is ready for a spruce top and a maple bottom
A Violin is Born at Fine Woodworking

March 1, 2012

Tiny handplanes, figured woods, and beautiful form: this woodworker just can't resist the temptation to build a violin.
Building a Cherry TV Cabinet with Hand Tools – Part II

January 20, 2012

This post covers in detail how I created the half blind dovetails that join the cabinet sides to the top. Below are ample photos and discussion of the process from…
Building a Cherry TV Cabinet with Hand Tools – Part I

January 10, 2012

Learn what's involved in building a Cherry entertainment center using Japanese handplanes for super-smooth stock preparation in part one of a three-part blog series
Tool-shopping tips for flea market fanatics

September 16, 2011

Here's a few quick tips on shopping for chisels and other hand tools at flea markets and garage sales.
The Perfect Marking Knife, at Last!

August 25, 2011

Collaboration with a blacksmith yields a beautiful, functional marking knife
Finally, I have a motorized plane

June 2, 2011

Check out the my latest plane acquisition. It has a motor! This could be the coolest tool I'll ever own. What is it? The Hitachi Super Surfacer.
Homemade Hand Tool Cuts Leather Clean and True

June 1, 2011

I recently began using leather for accents in some of my furniture but needed a way to chop the material cleanly, rather than cut it with a knife. Learn how…
Inside the shop at Old Street Tools

May 20, 2011

A recent trip to Eureka Springs, Ark. gave me the chance to visit the shop at Old Street Tools. Here is what I saw.

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