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Unlock hand-shaped curves with this straightforward method for making infinite shapes with hand tools
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Unlock hand-shaped curves with this straightforward method for making infinite shapes with hand tools
Create a large round object by placing a rough object in a pivoting holder and using an angle grinder in a jig to rough out the shape.
In this video, Mike explains the steps in his design process and shows off three iterations of a nightstand class project.
Design does not stop when the making begins. Steven Hartung allows his pieces to grow and change as he builds, and he takes design cues from the unique materials he uses.
When lining the bottom of a box with fabric, cut the pieces to perfect size with a rotary, wheel-type fabric cutter.
In this video, Ramon Valdez shows off the belt-sanding jig he's created for modifying and reshaping small components.
This wildly patterned wood makes even the simplest piece of furniture stand out.
The art of carving incised lettering is both a valuable skill for professional woodworkers and an instructive practice for beginners.
Ramon Valdez unleashes the potential of this often-overlooked tool with a few simple tricks.
No downloads, payments, or previous 3D modeling knowledge needed.
In this episode, Vic sits down with Fine Woodworking staffers Owen and Bridgid to talk about shop tunes, hand-plane weight, and ways to systematically shape wood.
It's called bolection turning, but don't let the fancy word fool you. It's easy to do.
Tension during baguette preform and shaping rtooh Tue, 08/25/2026 - 12:37 Hello bakers. In my efforts to perfect my baguettes, I’m turning my attention to forming/sha...
In this Designer's Notebook, Stevan Hartung explains how the wall cabinet form can be avenue to experiment with texture and shape.
In this video, Mike demonstrates his method for keeping his card scraper in working order.
You can get a repeatable back bevel on a hand-tool blade by simply flipping the honing guide and riding its top edges.
What is fine woodworking? Explore how intent, skill, materials, craftsmanship, and changing standards shape the meaning of fine furniture. The post What is Fine Woodworking? appear...
The following is excerpted from Chapter 11 of “Shaker Inspiration,” in which author Christian Becksvoort presents six of the many Shaker reproductions he’s made in his long career....
I wouldn’t mind making one or two of these out of wood. They are effectively a “hop-up”. To make the hinges you run up some thick hardwood dowel on a woodlathe and bore it for bras...
Stevan Hartung used more than 5,000-year-old bog oak, brown-black color and rift-cut figure inspired a restrained design.
Fine Woodworking staffers Mike, Owen, and Bridgid sit down to discuss Handworks 2026, wood finishes for kitchen utensils, and the moon's effect on trees.
Peter Child shares tips for beginners on sharpening and honing each gouge's particular shape without overheating the edge
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