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SketchUp to shop: 18th-century molding

September 1, 2021

Tim Killen demonstrates how SketchUp helps him shape an 18th-century molding by hand.
The cost of wood shop organization

August 25, 2021

For Mike Farrington, time is money, so an organized shop will pay for itself.
How I choose the finish for a job

August 23, 2021

Appearance is just the first of many factors Nancy Hiller considers.
Torchiere with a twist

August 20, 2021

Jesse Shaw explains what inspired the design of the translucent shade on his Prometheus lamp.
STL Profile: Erika Torres

August 20, 2021

Erika Torres tells us about her woodworking journey—from high school shop class to studying with Gary Rogowski–and why she's committed to woodworking for the long haul.
Confessions of a hand-tool woodworker

August 13, 2021

If you care more about how a thing is made than how quickly you can make it; if you enjoy the feeling of getting the blood flowing through some good labor; if you enjoy knowing that you can tackle anything thrown your way with just a handful of tools, you might just be a hand-tool woodworker.
STL247: Drop the baseline

August 13, 2021

Mike and Ben discuss getting rid of marking gauge lines on dovetails, how long their blades last, more apron and pencil preferences, and why Mike has a day job.
Managing a dining table with massive components

August 11, 2021

To help manage this large project, Tim Killen designed this farmhouse table with five separate assemblies.
A coffee table built for handwork

August 9, 2021

The story behind a table designed to encourage an exchange between students.
Designer’s Notebook: Greenwood utensil design

August 6, 2021

A well-designed, well-made spoon is a joy to use, and that's one reason why Emmet Van Driesche thinks the craft of spoon carving has had such a resurgence of late.

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