Heart Attack Is a Wake-Up Call for Craftsman: The need to find a less stressful profession has turned Larry Roofner from a health care executive into a successful woodworker. - April

A Little about Gesso (and What You Can Do with It): This often-overlooked material, used by artisans centuries ago, is still useful in today's finishing processes. - May 2002

Focus on Finishes - Classic Wood Furniture Mixes Well with a Little Heavy Metal:: A combination of copper-based finishes and exotic wood veneers gives Scott Grove's art furniture a unique look. - May 2000

Furniture Talent 'Hatches' in Northern California: Andrew Jacobson designs and builds exceptional furniture in Petaluma, CA - the former 'chicken capital of the world.'- June 2001

Third Generation Continues "Old World" Heritage: Mark and Marty Strazzabosco carry on the design and woodworking skills inherited from their grandfather and father. - June 2000

What Do You Want?': Success is fully dependent on your answer to this question and your willingness do what you must to create the life you want. By Anthony Noel. - August

Adapting to Changes Helps McPhillips Prosper: This 86-year-old millwork company has stayed flexible through the years, adapting its product line to meet evolving market needs. - November 2005

Japanese Influence Adds a Special Touch to Studio Furniture: Massachusetts woodworker John Reed Fox uses Japanese hand tools and philosophy to design and build his custom furniture. - May 1999

A Mokena, IL, stair builder produces custom staircases using state-of-the-art machinery.