Custom Woodworking Business February 2013
In This Issue
Lumber Selection, Draw Bore and Mortise Cutting Techniques
Wood is a mystery – there is always something to learn. Here are some tips we use at OakBridge Timber Framing for selecting the right pieces of timber, and some minor but important techniques for draw bore and mortise cutting.
Hobbit Joinery a Custom Woodwork Feast
Oak plank doors sawn, planed and joined in Middle Earth's pre-industrial woodshops give "The Hobbit" warren its signature comfort quarters. Circular doors and matching jig-sawn door frames are pegged into place. Joint and tenon furnishings abound.
By
Bill Esler,
December 26, 2012 | 1:57 pm CST
Pine Beetle Wood Crafter Gains Fame
Cited for making beetle-kill pine furnishings trendy, and helping the wood industry and the environment, Azure Furniture owner Corbin Clay won Ketel One Vodka's Gentleman's Call competition.
By
Bill Esler,
January 15, 2013 | 12:36 pm CST
Decorative Wood Boxes
How I built award winning walnut veneer and birdseye maple jewelry boxes, with an excerpt from my upcoming book.
Best Rated Wood Shop?
Custom Woodworking Business is launching a new awards program: Best Rated Custom Woodworkers.
By
Bill Esler,
February 4, 2013 | 5:14 pm CST
Woodworkers: Most Commented Articles January 2013
Woodworkers most commented articles at WoodworkingNetwork.com in January 2013.
Top Industry Pros Highlight Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo
Top industry professionals featured at Cabinets & Closets Conference & Expo, Feb. 27-March 1 in New Jersey.
By
Rich Christianson,
February 4, 2013 | 5:47 pm CST
New Sliding Table Saw: Manual or Programmable
The SCM SI400 16" sliding table saw has been introduced in two versions: one programmable (SI400ep), the other manual (SI400).
By
Bill Esler,
February 5, 2013 | 12:23 pm CST
Bandsaw Blade Cuts Waste
Laguna's updated bandsaw uses extremely thin-profile blades to improve efficiency and handle intricate woodwork.
By
Bill Esler,
February 5, 2013 | 12:38 pm CST
Wood Countertop Featured in "This Old House" Renovation
A wood countertop from Grothouse Lumber was featured in an episode of "This Old House."
By
Bill Esler,
February 5, 2013 | 2:08 pm CST
Redwood Burl's Gorgeous Figure
Redwood burl offers dramatic and varied collection of figures and typically uses include inlay and marquetry.
By
Jo-Ann Kaiser,
February 5, 2013 | 2:45 pm CST
CNC Insider
Learn how adopting CNC woodworking machinery doesn't spell the end of craftsmanship.
Custom Woodworking Business February 2013 Reader Service
Custom Woodworking Business February 2013 Reader Service
Custom Woodworking Business February 2013 Digital Edition
Custom Woodworking Business February 2013 Digital Edition
Earn Custom Woodworking 'Best Rated' Award
Custom Woodworking Business launches a new recognition program: Best Rated Custom Woodworkers.
By
Bill Esler,
March 13, 2013 | 3:00 pm CDT
Wooden Jewelry Box How-To Book
Woodworker Dennis Zongker's book Wooden Boxes: Skill-Building Techniques for Seven Unique Projects will be available next month.
By
Sean Lechowicz,
September 3, 2013 | 11:18 am CDT
