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Start Your Free Trial Blog Atomic Woodworking: Mastering Craft Through Incremental Practice The seemingly overwhelming journey toward woodworking mastery daunts many novice woodworkers.Tools & Materials Spring 2024 - Three innovative products to look out for Dust Right Wall-Mount HEPA Cyclone Dust Collector, Magfitt dust hose system by Woodcraft; Woodmizer LX50START AND LX50SUPER.Tools & Materials Review: JessEm Tool-Setting Gauge Height gauge is versatile and accurateQuick way to chamfer tenons for rounded mortises Simple jig uses the same tablesaw setup as the tenons. NEW! FWW Project Guides A curated collection of how-to, plans, and projects from woodworking experts you can trust. View All Guides Joinery Joinery View Guide Hand Tools Hand Tools View Guide Shop Machines Shop Machines View Guide E-Learning Courses from Fine Woodworking Join our trusted experts for these in-depth, online learning experiences. Learn More Video Workshops View All video workshops Previous Next Queen Anne Side Chair with Dan Faia With its graceful curves, cabriole legs, and ornamental back splat, a Queen Anne side chair is a bucket list build for many woodworkers. Dan Faia had a very specific Queen… Carve a Greenwood Bowl with David Fisher Using tools usually relegated to firewood preparation, David Fisher starts with a log and turns it into a bowl that’s refined and beautiful. Known as one of the masters of… Shaker candle stand with Christian Becksvoort He’s built dozens of round Shaker stands over four decades, so there is no one more qualified than Christian Becksvoort to demonstrate making this classic. In this seven-part video series,… Enfield Cupboard with Hand Tools featuring Chris Gochnour Using only hand tools, Chris Gochnour builds a Shaker classic that is as solidly constructed as it is beautiful. Hanging Wall Cabinet with Mike Pekovich I teach quite a bit and this wall cabinet is probably one of my favorite things to teach. It’s not that big of a piece, but it packs in a… Staining and dyeing wood with Mike Mascelli With a seemingly endless array of wood stains and dyes, it’s very easy to get confused and overwhelmed when adding color to your furniture. Mike Mascelli will help you understand… Sharpening Fundamentals with Bob Van Dyke If you’re not able to get your hand tools sharp, you’re not going to have much success (or fun) with them. Early in my woodworking journey, I thought that everyone… Build a Shaker Chimney Cupboard Woodworker Michael Pekovich shows you how to build a Shaker chimney cupboard, step-by-step, in this Video Workshop series. Federal Side Table Master craftsman Steve Latta demystifies a variety of techniques as he demonstrates how to construct a Federal Side Table chock-full of period details. Contemporary stool with a woven Danish cord seat From joinery to parts shaping, soap finish to seat weaving, David Johnson builds a Danish-inspired stool from start to finish in a five-part series. A perfect French polish finish In this video series, professional finisher John Coffey demonstrates the French polishing method he’s perfected after 30 years of finishing new pieces and refinishing priceless antiques. Danish Modern Desk with Tim Rousseau Tim Rousseau’s modern desk might look simple, but a lot goes into making such an elegant piece. While Tim tackles this project with a pro’s perspective using tools found in… Router Table Fundamentals with Bob Van Dyke How to Use a Router Table A router in a table is often simpler and more stable to use than a handheld router. Whether you choose a basic MDF square… Machine Setup with Matt Wajda and Ellen Kaspern A well-tuned machine makes woodworking safer and more accurate, and makes your shop time more enjoyable A Woodworker’s Guide to Upholstery with Michael Mascelli Upholstery might seem intimidating at first, but making a comfortable seat cushion is well within the skillset of any woodworker. In this video series, upholsterer Michael Mascelli takes you through… Creating full-size drawings from a museum piece Not everyone has the privilege of strolling into a museum and gaining hands-on access to a furniture masterpiece. However, for some fortunate individuals, and even more so for those with… View All video workshops Discussion Forum Recent Posts and Replies | | | | | | View More Create Post Highlights Shape Your Skills when you sign up for our emails Plus tips, advice, and special offers from Fine Woodworking . Newsletter Signup Sign Up Signing you up... 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