A Fusion of Pattern and Form
Intricate patterns are an obsession for Ben Strear, and his carved and painted basswood pieces strive to fuse pattern with form.
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Vertical Art-Deco-Inspired Boxes: Part 7
Installing the hinges. Part 1 • Part 2 • Part 3 • Part 4 • Part 5 • Part 6 • Part 7 Most of the time, when building furniture or boxes, I opt for high-quality extruded brass butt hinges, …
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Joint Survivors
Accidental musing on craftsmanship and building things to last. On a cold rainy day in December 2014, I was returning home from running errands in my Washington, D.C., neighborhood. Diane Rehm was discussing Russia on NPR. I was thinking …
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Robin Wood Axe Review
Tool: Robin Wood Axe Buy Now Manufacturer: Wood Tools MSRP: £69 (about $85) As a bowl carver, I am frequently asked about recommendations for beginner sets of tools. Though the Robin Wood Axe is always on that list, …
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Video: 4 Glue-brush tips
If you don’t like getting geeky about glue-up stuff—glue brushes specifically—then this is not the video for you.
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Bent Lamination Headphone Stand
Practice some mass-assembly techniques to create this elegant stand. Project #2501 • Skill Level: Intermediate • Time: 2 Days • Cost: $35 You know how it goes, you spot a need that you can fill with a woodworking project. In …
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