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Fine Woodworking

Designing built-ins for installation during a pandemic

December 10, 2020

You can have thoughtful details and an elegant fit, and STILL keep everyone safe.
Help wanted

December 2, 2020

Finding and keeping employees is a huge and complex issue for woodworking shops.
“Dear Nancy”

October 14, 2020

That 'free advice' you asked for on social media? It's worth its weight in thank-yous.
How I bid a small job

September 22, 2020

Just because a job is small and affordable, that doesn't mean it can't be beautiful and last a lifetime
What is “fine woodworking,” anyway?

August 13, 2020

The job was challenging, the client is happy, and Nancy Hiller learned a few things along the way. That's "fine" enough for us.
Doing business during a pandemic

June 10, 2020

Nancy Hiller interviews Paul Downs of Paul Downs Cabinetmakers, a business that makes top-of-the-line custom conference tables, about how they are moving forward in the current economy.
Fair enough

May 13, 2020

For Nancy Hiller, there is a lot more to coming up with a fair price than calculating time and materials.
Surviving a recession

April 2, 2020

Nancy Hiller shares advice that may be helpful to other professionals during this difficult time.
Hidden steel stabilizes this custom bench

March 16, 2020

Nancy Hiller designs a bench for a very specific place, with a very specific need.
An apologia for custom work

February 12, 2020

Nancy Hiller has done her best to ensure that custom work is a source of satisfaction, as well as a source of income. Here are a few of her tips.