Michael Dresdner
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Andy Chidwick: Sitting Pretty
I have a picture of me in a little shop apron when I was about five years old, Andy Chidwick told me when I asked just how far back his woodworking experience actually went.
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Varathane: EZ, Foam Home!
Once upon a time, stain was colored liquid. It changed the color of wood just fine, but was messy and tended to drip.
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Wipe-on Finishes and More
Most coatings are formulated to work best with a particular type of applicator, but some work nicely with more than…
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Mortise Pal: A Friend Indeed
Building a good, accurate jig is a lot harder than it seems. That’s why I appreciate people like Rob Gill, the designer and creator of Mortise Pal.
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Baker Hardwoods: Slab Happy
Jim Baker is a retired biology teacher, and that may explain in part why he was drawn to the unusual and rather limited business he currently runs.
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Matthias Pliessnig: Around the Bend
“As far as comfort level goes, chairs are the hardest thing to make,” insists Matthias Pliessnig.
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Sylvia Cook: Have Saw, Will Travel
Put in simple terms, Sylvia Cook is an itinerant chainsaw carver, but before you rush to judgment, let me assure you that she is not one of those people who crank out an endless stream of ramping bears, grinning bears and, for variety, bears holding signs.
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Delta/Porter – Cable: Still Innovating After All These Years
As you know, we love to introduce you to small companies that offer niche products, but now and again we also like to peek in and see what the big boys are doing.
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Coloring Redux: Glaze and Toner
A common method of adding color to wood after it has been sealed is with glaze.
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Brian Newell: East Meets West
After spending the past ten years designing and building furniture in Japan, Brian Newell has returned to the U.S.
