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Unplugged and in tune
Written by John English Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00
Almost every woodworker owns a plane or two, but most of us hardly ever use them. While some of the best craftsmen are adamant about their benefits, most people earning a living at woodworking look at hand tools as old-fashioned, slow, inefficient, somewhat romantic and, well, pretty darn useless. One is far more likely to see them in an art furniture woodshop than a custom cabinet shop.
Texas ranger
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00
Jim Farris still gets a kick out of working with wood. He’s been running Jim Farris Cabinets since 1976, through good times and bad, and not a day goes by when he doesn’t strive to meet and exceed his clients’ expectations.
Getting it just right
Written by John English Monday, 16 April 2012 00:00
In the second in a two-part series, we look at common defects and flaws in hardwoods that can alter the price and quality
Trials and triumphs
Written by Ann Goebel Monday, 19 March 2012 00:00
When Bernie Le Boeuf fell from the top rung of the ladder, it was a long way down. He suffered no physical injuries, but Le Boeuf Architectural Woodwork Inc. was almost totally broken.
Measuring up to your expectations
Written by John English Monday, 19 March 2012 00:00
In the first in a two-part series, we take a look at how hardwood is measured, sized, dried and sold to consumers
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