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Stephen Scott, Naugatuck, CT, USassociate editor
Contributions
Thos. Moser chairs to star in one-act plays
And no, the one act isn't just sitting
A table you can drop a bowling ball on
If you like reclaimed wood, this might be right up your alley
Alan Peters, 1933-2009
English Furniture Maker was living link to Britain's Arts & Crafts Movement
A Glimpse of Rarely Seen Period Furniture
Exhibit offers look at seldom displayed rural pieces
A catalog of great furniture design
Inspiring pieces up for auction next week
In Woodworking Circles and Beyond, Sam Maloof Still Draws a Crowd
The late furniture maker will be an important presence at this year's SOFA expo
Nakashima: The Early Years
Exhibit highlights formative years of craftsman's career
A Mid-Century Master
An auction highlights California furniture maker John Nyquist
How to build a table, in 60 seconds
Wood and film, both skillfully cut
Legally blind and still woodworking
Here's a fellow who's dedicated to his craft
Build a table, plant a tree
Furniture Maker Shackleton aims to sustain his craft by reminding customers where their furniture comes from
A book full of wooden boxes
Better than a box full of books
Woodworking in Spain
Barcelona shop turns out a variety of fine work
Design Inspiration from the set of Mad Men
The award-winning drama's perfect sets are a great place to look for furniture ideas
Bandsaw Bravado
Woodworker gives new meaning to "fast and furious" as he creates a charming chotchkie
Sharpening 101: A Lesson in Cutting the Cheese?
Sharpening Doctor Gary Rogowski uses a hunk of cheddar to explain the difference between single, double, and hollow-grind bevels in this video tutorial
Retirement living for woodworkers
Is it possible to downsize without losing the shop?
Becksvoort honored
Maine arts group recognizes FWW contributing editor
How many hammers does it take to drive a nail?
How not to kill time in your woodworking shop.
From the Shipwright's Toolbox
Giant lathe turns logs into sailing masts
To Build an Heirloom, Start with an Heirloom
A dresser for a daughter copies prized family piece
Become one of our Tool Experts; Win Fabulous Prizes
Our annual Tool Survey is underway...
M*A*S*H's Colonel Potter in Fine Woodworking
Klinger! Mill up some more walnut!
Furniture Maker's Shop Destroyed by Fire
Blaze also claims unfinished pieces by Mark Levin
Woodworking in a New York City Apartment
Feeling cramped in your garage or basement shop? You might want a look at this…
A Woodworker's New Year
With apologies to Guy Lombardo...
New on Fine Woodworking
Heirloom Sled
jbschutz | November 20th, 2009
Jewelry "Books"
trialsman | November 20th, 2009
Cedar Jewelry Box
franco88 | November 20th, 2009
Recent comments
Re: Alan Peters, 1933-2009
Thanks very much for the note about Rob Cosman. I fixed the language in the blog post to reflect Peters' broader influence.
posted: 1:05 pm on November 2ndRe: Retirement living for woodworkers
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions! As a former Dallasite, I was especially glad to see the Texans weighing in.
posted: 4:22 pm on July 9thAnyway, I'll share your ideas with our reader. Thanks again!
Steve S.
Re: M*A*S*H's Colonel Potter in Fine Woodworking
Thanks for mentioning that, ctsjr82 - that was a great one. I remember Blake staring up at the helicopter as it airlifts his desk into the sunset.
posted: 1:04 pm on April 28thTrapper: “Sending it out to be waxed, Henry?” Wonderful stuff.
Re: M*A*S*H's Colonel Potter in Fine Woodworking
Oooh - sharp eye, Tim! It might actually be Gannon, but only if “This is the City…”
posted: 1:03 pm on April 28thI wish our website had video of Gannon’s partner, Joe Friday, lecturing some youthful offender about tablesaw safety. He always meant business.
Re: Fun reading for the lover of wood
Matt,
posted: 9:28 am on December 17thGiven your review, maybe the word "splintered" in the title constitutes truth in advertising...?
Steve S.