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Things have come a long way since the 1940s, before the term "furniture maker" was en vogue and "carpenter" encompassed anyone working with wood. This educational film from the '40s…

Catch up with some of the woodworkers who visited the Fine Woodworking shop for our first-ever hand tool event in conjunction with Lie-Nielsen Toolworks

We launch into day two of Safety Week with tips from Matt Berger, of our Getting Started in Woodworking series. When you hear “woodworking safety,” most woodworkers probably think of...

The jointer is essential for milling rough lumber but its spinning cutterhead will chew up your fingers if you ignore safety precautions. Fine Woodworking magazine editor Asa Christiana shares basic...

Workshop noise can wreak havoc on your ears. Learn how to keep your hearing safe from the roar of shop machines with tips from magazine editor Asa Christiana. For more…

The tablesaw is an essential piece of shop machinery, but it can also be dangerous. Learn how keep your fingers safe and avoid kickback with a short video lesson from…

Woodworking machines cough up fine dust that is harmful to your lungs so it’s essential to develop a game-plan for dust control. Magazine editor Asa Christiana shares simple strategies for...

Safety glasses are imperative in woodworking. In this short video, magazine editor Asa Christiana explains how to protect your eyes from flying woodchips and dust.

Philadelphia guitar maker uses hand tools and CNC machinery to build high-end custom guitars

The former president and woodworker to auction off persimmon cabinet at Carter Center benefit