Teacup Desk
After being impressed by the cultural civility he witnessed during a six-month stay in Japan, Michael Hurwitz designed this desk.
Woodworking Posts
Close an Open Miter
I didn’t notice this misfit miter until glue-up. Fortunately there’s an easy way to hide narrow gaps like this one. Before the glue dries, rub the corner with a hard, rounded object, like a big drill bit. Rubbing crushes the …
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The Splinter Report: December 26th
Welcome to The Splinter Report, where I gather the assorted interesting and amusing things I’ve seen in the woodworking world. This week we’re looking at a roundup of Splinter Report greatest hits. Local Oddity: OSB Edition (From April 4th…
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Before the Restoration: Assessing an Antique Longcase Clock: Part One
First Look: An Old Clock and the Weight of Responsibility When I was first invited to look at the longcase clock, it was clear that this was not simply a piece of furniture in need of repair. It is an …
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Intrepid Makers: Judy Kensley McKie
With a painter’s eye for color and pattern, McKie creates furniture enlivened by joyful carved animal forms.
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Double Bevel Marquetry
Careful layout and precise cutting are the keys to getting a beautiful marquetry panel. It’s difficult to describe the excitement I feel when I start a new double-bevel marquetry project. The ability to conjure up a picture from nothing and …
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