Guest Blogs

Kramer, Seinfeld Agree - Wood is Good; Rosanne Takes Up Logging

By Chuck Ray Posted: 06/09/2013 3:56PM

Need a laugh to escape the blahs. Remember...it could always be worse.

Giant Sycamore Almost Crushes Truck

By Scott Wunder Posted: 06/06/2013 6:51PM

An huge unwanted sycamore log, that put the durability of my truck in an unplanned test, wound up creating gorgeous kitchen cabinets.

What is Fine Woodworking? Part 2

By Jared Patchin Posted: 05/31/2013 12:21PM

A reader comment on my curved sapele hall bench projected prompted me to ask - what exactly constitutes fine furniture or fine woodworking in general.

Woodworking with Gloves: Am I Crazy?

By Scott Wunder Posted: 05/30/2013 11:36PM

I almost always wear gloves in the shop, even while operating machinery. Here's why.

Jay Leno Goes Wood

By Chuck Ray Posted: 05/26/2013 4:32PM

A video from "Jay Leno's Garage" shows one of the best of the best, the 1948 Chrysler Town and Country convertible and also demonstrates the durability of wood..

Beat the Competition through Process Innovation

By Philip Bowers Posted: 05/20/2013 1:32PM

Companies spend fortunes on product development and research to ensure that they are on the cutting edge. How can your small start-up, and minimal R&D budget, compete with that?

Contractors: Don't Be an Underperformer

By Chip Yawney Posted: 05/16/2013 7:21PM

After a falling out with a general contractor, a client sought out A Cut Above to “do its magic” to fix some cabinets surgically altered to accommodate new appliances. But what happened to that contractor?