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Fine Woodworking Discusses Moonwood and Kitchen Finishes
Fine Woodworking's podcast addresses a listener's query about timber harvested by the lunar cycle and provides advice on finishing walnut for kitchen

Woodturner Geoffrey Laycock Advocates for Full-Face Shields
Woodturner and writer Geoffrey Laycock argues that the high-speed risks of woodturning necessitate full-face protection, not only safety glasses, citing

Glencoe House Refurbishment Uses Bespoke Wallcoverings
Malcolm Duffin Design collaborated with Newmor Wallcoverings on a refurbishment of historic Glencoe House, creating bespoke scenic murals and selecting

SawStop Unveils First Band Saw at IWF
SawStop has launched its first product beyond table saws: the Professional Band Saw, incorporating its safety technology.

Shepherd& Founder on Supplier Partnerships
Freda Shepherd says strong, trust-based supplier relationships, built over years with mutual respect, are the key asset for design businesses.

Scott Hoek named VP at GA Group
GA Group names Scott Hoek VP and head of fixtures, furniture and equipment. He will lead efforts to help clients optimize and monetize these assets.

Labor Day Furniture Sales Guide for 2026
Business Insider's home editor provides advice for buying furniture online and lists the best Labor Day sales on sofas, mattresses, and patio sets.

Messe Frankfurt UK Opens LiGHT 26
Messe Frankfurt UK has opened free registration for LiGHT 26, the UK's dedicated high-end lighting specification trade show, returning to London's Business

Nissen Richards Studio designs IWM London
Nissen Richards Studio has designed the 'Childhood in War' exhibition for IWM London, opening summer 2026. The exhibition explores the impact of conflict on children through nine room-sets.

CSI Europe Cruise Interiors Expo Returns
The Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe returns to Hamburg on December 2-3. Free registration lets professionals meet over 300 exhibitors.

Paul Sellers on Bench Plane Grip
Paul Sellers discusses the subtle, apprentice-learned techniques of gripping and using a bench plane, skills not found in manuals or from power tool use.


Woodworkers' Institute Offers Free Books
The Woodworkers' Institute is providing free books to its subscribers and users, but at what cost to their data?

Woodturning Project: Creating a Traditional Pair of Travelling Candlesticks
A woodturning project that combines faceplate work, spindle turning, inserts, and thread chasing to create a traditional pair of travelling candlesticks.

Turning a Platter: A Beginner-Friendly Project
A platter is a great alternative to a bowl, requiring less material and allowing for better balance when turned on the lathe.

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.

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.