The Pro's Corner - FineWoodworking

Working through pain

March 16, 2022

It may feel like moving mountains, but 'doing the work' despite the pain is what keeps Nancy Hiller in this game we call life.
Why I write

February 7, 2022

Between furniture making and freelance writing, Nancy Hiller has had an incredibly rich career– and we're not talking about money.
A great referral is golden (as is a disastrous “before” picture)

December 16, 2021

Sometimes, even the most good-faith recommendation goes astray.
The story behind the project: cypress plate rack

November 19, 2021

Nancy Hiller shares the backstory of her next FW project; going back to her first professional job as a woodworker in 1980.
Surviving the Covid cluster

October 14, 2021

When a pandemic wreaks havoc with the normal course of construction, you need creativity and calm.
Own your schedule

September 22, 2021

Written agreements and good communication can spare you and your customers a lot of heartburn and sleepless nights.
How I choose the finish for a job

August 23, 2021

Appearance is just the first of many factors Nancy Hiller considers.
Become a better woodworker overnight

July 22, 2021

The answer isn't better tools or more tools, or even more skills. It's vision.
There is no level playing field

June 17, 2021

The keys to success in the woodworking business are as varied as the craftspeople themselves.
Why I fit kitchen cabinet doors and drawers on site

May 13, 2021

It's a surefire way to get a perfect fit without breaking your back.

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