Some folks are lucky enough to have a fully stocked workshop, with a dedicated workbench to hold work pieces for hand cutting dovetails. For those who aren’t as lucky, I came up with a plan that allowed me to supplement my work holding abilities. My shop was part of a garage, with a couple of […]
We are very happy to report that Peter Galbert, who is scheduled to teach a chairbuilding class at Highland Woodworking this fall, is gaining more notice in the woodturning world. Woodturning Magazine published a fantastic profile on Peter in October of 2010, and he was even featured on the cover! Inside the article he discusses […]
The October edition of Wood News is available – take a peek! This month we’ve got great articles and product deals, as usual. Starting with the Down to Earth Woodworker – Steve Johnson considers the future of woodworking in his typical eloquent fashion, as well as addressing practical concerns for the present, including some sound […]
Day two at the Woodworking In America conference was just as packed as Day one, including more classes with Roy Underhill, Ron Herman, Frank Klausz, Bob Lang, Jim Tolpin and George Walker. I realized about halfway through the day that I was going to miss out on taking a class with Michael Fortune…a very sad […]
Well, that was a packed day! It started early, running into many fellow woodworkers in the hotel lobby, and directing instructor Ron Herman to the orange juice at the breakfast buffet. The excitement for the day was palpable in the air, and we were all getting fueled up for a long day of learning. My […]
We are in Kentucky (right across the river from Cincinnati) attending Popular Woodworking’s Woodworking in America conference this weekend. We’re looking forward to an action-packed weekend of classes and opportunities to meet the woodworking celebrities we usually only see on TV and the internet! Tomorrow includes classes with Chris Schwarz, Roy Underhill, Frank Klausz, and […]
Blending her talents as a master craftsperson and designer, Sabiha Mujtaba creates original custom wood furniture and art pieces. While adhering to the functional principles of furniture making, Sabiha’s primary focus is on the aesthetic relationship between rigid and flowing forms. Her work is influenced by her South Asian heritage and by her love of […]