Fine Woodworking

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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.
From the editor: What we make matters

June 7, 2021

While it’s true that woodworking is often a solitary pursuit, there is an important potential for connection to others in the work we make.
STL242: Is there one block plane to rule them all?

June 4, 2021

Chris Gochnour answers listener questions about back bevels on handplanes, various types of block planes, and getting rid of chatter when using a spokeshave.
No meat in front of the blade

June 2, 2021

This simple rule helps keep your mind on your work and results in safer woodworking.
Slice it like Pye

May 28, 2021

When furniture maker Jeff Miller fell in love with the fluted bowls of English craftsman David Pye, he decided to build his own version of Pye's "fluting engine."
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.
No shame in painting (or in using a roller to do it)

May 25, 2021

It's often historically accurate to paint furniture, plus it's a great way to dress up and protect the wood.
STL241: Dust collectors vs. dust extractors

May 21, 2021

Vic Tesolin joins Mike and Ben to discuss dust collection, upgrading old tablesaws, whether a shop is ever done, and the finer points of Instagram etiquette.
How to print full-sized patterns in SketchUp

May 19, 2021

Dave Richards demonstrates how to export and print full sized plans on a large-format printer using a handy extension.
A look at Piher and their double-acting clamps

May 17, 2021

Piher's system can increase clamping pressure while allowing more control.

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