Joanna Werch Takes
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Ramon Gibbs: “Jewelry Furniture,” Done His Way
Ramon Gibbs makes what he calls “jewelry furniture,” creating the curves on his band saw boxes with no more than two grits of sandpaper.
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Valentine’s Day: A Woodworker’s Gift-giving Occasion?
Joanna wonders whether woodworkers’ loved ones get gifts from the shop for Valentine’s Day — and, if so, whether those are really belated Christmas presents.
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John Murphy: Working Wooden Vehicle Models
John Murphy, a woodworker in Ireland, builds realistic models of vehicles and construction equipment, with moving parts.
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Nicole Kenefic: Design and Engineering Leads to Woodworking Shop
Nicole Kenefic runs a custom woodworking shop in Indiana, drawing on her background in both engineering and interior design.
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Hoping This Time, It’ll Be Different …
What woodshop procedure or task have you engaged in multiple times, hoping for a different result?
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Trent Davis: Woodworking and More
Trent Davis is a woodworker, musician, metalworker and more who enjoys experimenting in the shop and sharing knowledge.
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Brian Murphy: Chairs, Arts and Crafts and a Furniture Show
Brian Murphy has been woodworking for over 30 years. He’s found a favorite niche in chairs, inspired by the Arts and Crafts style — and organizes a furniture show in Escondido, California, every January.
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Time for Reflection (And Happy Birthday!)
The end of the year — and birthdays! — provide a time to reflect on the past and dream for the future.
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60,000 Toys from St. Louis Woodworker’s Guild
St. Louis Woodworkers Guild hosts Toy Build for charity at Rockler store befittingToys for Tots and Bring Me A Book St. Louis.
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Melissa Engler: Sculptures on Nature
Melissa Engler’s sculptural woodwork focuses on the world of nature and her desire to protect it.
