Brands & makers
Finding Solace in Woodworking: David Luckensmeyer's Kumiko Landscape
David Luckensmeyer's journey from California to rural Australia led him to find refuge in woodworking, a passion that has endured for over four decades.
Fine Woodworking
Staff reporter at Joint and Grain, covering Furniture.
Care & repair
Optimizing Your Workshop with Dedicated Workstations
Instrument maker Aaron Keim shares his approach to organizing a workshop into dedicated workstations, which has improved his productivity and skill mastery.
News
David Bedrosian Discusses Dust Collection and Sliding Table Saw Versatility
Furniture maker David Bedrosian joins *Shop Talk Live* to discuss dust collection systems and the advantages of sliding table saws, sharing insights from his workshop practices and innovative jigs.
Pieces
Greenwood Work Holding: Essential Tools for Chairmaking
Fine Woodworking expert shares techniques for creating a shaving horse and low bench, crucial tools for working with green wood in chairmaking.
Construction
Saving Split Slabs: A Creative Solution
A woodworker shares their experience of salvaging a split slab and turning it into a unique piece of furniture.
Buying
The Art of Cleaving Wood: Traditional Techniques and Tools
An exploration of the ancient practice of cleaving wood, its advantages over sawing, and the tools and techniques required to master this traditional craft.
Brands & makers
Francis Trumble: The Philadelphia Windsor Chair Maker Behind the Declaration of Independence Chairs
A dramatic YouTube video recounts the story of Francis Trumble, the craftsman who built the Windsor chairs used during the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The video, shared by Hoosierwoodcraft, uses still images, narration, and sound effects to tell Trumble's tale in an engaging, if unconventional, style.
Care & repair
Essential Bench Jigs for Crosscuts and Miters
A simple saw hook bench jig for safely making crosscuts by hand, and a saw block for small parts.
News
The Elusive Concept of Shibui: A Journey of Discovery
Phil Evans explores the Japanese concept of shibui, a nuanced idea that captures a timeless humanity and evokes a sense of calmness, harmony, and reflection.