Fine Woodworking

Shaping

Steam-bend a spiral

August 20, 2021

Helical legs and a conical shade combine in a beautiful lamp.
Workshop tip: Shape and ebonize walnut pegs in a single step

August 19, 2021

A bench grinder adds color to pegs and creates a pyramid shape.
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Creating a custom cove molding

May 24, 2021

The cove molding provides a calm, pleasant transition between the base and the case.
The best woods for steam-bending

May 11, 2021

Brian Boggs has steam-bent dozens of different woods over the years. Here he tells his favorites and why.
Thumb molding by hand

May 3, 2021

Megan Fitzpatrick creates a half thumb molding on the edge of her toolbox lid by hand, in only a few minutes.
How to Round Over an Edge with a Block Plane

March 18, 2021

Mike Pekovich demonstrates how he uses his block plane to create a simple roundover on an edge.
Video: A textured and carved cutting board

February 17, 2021

Mark Gardner adds an aesthetic and tactile touch to the edges by pulling the board across the bandsaw blade on a diagonal. In this video, he shows exactly how it’s done.
How to bend wood to your will

January 4, 2021

Use steam to create strong, curved parts with continuous grain.
Bending Wood With Hot Water

December 18, 2020

Russ Filbeck doesn't use a steambox when bending wood for his ladderback chairs. Instead he uses a copper tray made by noted Shaker box maker John Wilson.
Contemporary Stool: Adding Curves and Texture

July 14, 2020

Give the stool an elegant look with subtle curves and hand-carved texturing on the legs, then glue it all together with hot hide glue.

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