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The project was first announced in 2018, although Chris and Jennie worked on it since 2014. She was at it until the very end, but with her passing the project did not stop. In fact, it is its continuation that celebrates her life and work, and through the book she will be able to achieve new crop of woodworkers. The subject of the book is the chair, and while it seems like it is not unlike the … [Read more...]

For many woodworkers, using the skew can be quite daunting. This type of chisel seems difficult to master, but in reality, most of the knowledge you need to handle it properly is learned in the early years of our childhood. The only cuts you can do with it are point and edge cutting. Unlike other chisels, the bevel shouldn’t be rubbing the work piece. The actual motion is more of a glide than … [Read more...]

When wood is submerged under mud for thousands of years, it becomes bog wood. Absence of air and oxidation provide a unique environment for various chemicals and process to work the wood towards petrification. Allen Tilt, passionate about bringing forgotten treasures to light, finds and cures bog wood piece in such a way that they can then be used to make beautiful, timeless furniture. Lately he … [Read more...]

Steve Latta is an accomplished wood worker who has spent over twenty years teaching his love and passion for wood working at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology. He has also been a contributing editor for Fine Woodworking since 1994. Steve was interviewed at the Working Wood conference by his associate editor, Barry NM Dima, regarding his thoughts on favorite furniture pieces and tools. His … [Read more...]

An awl has many great uses for a user. It can be used as a toolbox, stitching for people who work with leather, or the starting hole for a screw. To make an awl, a person will need a block of wood, a piece of steel for the shaft, and ferrules that are made from something like copper or brass. These pieces should be put together to properly form the awl. When done, a finish needs to be added to … [Read more...]

With the world changing right before our eyes, we are having to accommodate for those changes within our homes. Not only are we focused on entertainment for our children while they are home a lot more often, we are also wanting to create learning spaces for them. Online and homeschool kids are a very popular thing right now and a lot of people are wanting to build to reflect that. You will also … [Read more...]

Fine woodworking consists of all those finer details that you might not be familiar with if you are new to the woodworking business. The materials you use are one of the factors that you should consider when trying to complete your woodworking project. It also matters how much effort you put into the pieces you work with, and it also matters who your clientele is. Your clientele are the ones that … [Read more...]

Like many craftsman skills, coopering is being done by fewer and fewer people, but those still in this trade are really artisans. John Cox is one of these guys. Originally from Philadelphia, he was slated to become a doctor and not follow his father’s footsteps of being a tool and die manufacturer. He studied music and it’s the fortune of realizing his peers were better at it than himself that … [Read more...]

Woodworking is a hobby that lets you explore your creative side while allowing improvisation. Like many hobbies, it can get expensive, especially when it comes to tools you’d like to use. Fortunately, many woodworking tools can be made by hobbyists. This will allow them to make the tool exactly suitable for the application, without breaking the bank. Cutting gauges and mortisers are excellent … [Read more...]

Before looking into workbenches, you first have to ask whether you need one or if you can do with something similar. Once your set then you can start thinking about how to build around your workbench. You want it to be sturdy so adding mass is a good way to make sure it stands the test of time. You'll want to use stout joints and pick wood based on stiffness. Use a design that is known to work and … [Read more...]