Prime Video Amazon Studios is releasing the prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and in advance of that, the studio released a behind-the-scenes look at the forging of the title sequence.

In this project of the day sponsored by Laguna Tools, Willie Sandry the Thoughtful Woodworker details how to build a challenging mid-century modern stereo rack with vertical grooves, graceful tapered legs, and a unique pass-through detail that lets light inside the cabinet for an airy feel, yet still obscures wires for your components. This multi-video project is detailed with tips and step-by-step instructions. The videos are listed below.  For plans to make this rack, click here.

Morgan Li, a custom fabricator of fixtures, furniture, and graphics for retail and hospitality brands around the globe, has purchased a 230,000 square-foot facility in Chicago Heights.

Wood used for a musical instrument needs to meet certain physical and acoustical properties and not all wood species are suitable as tonewoods. Research may have found some promising wood alternates.

The animation artist at Omozoc shows viewers how to build a milk crate. Required tools include a butter knife, measuring spoon, chef knife and whisk. The other tools were 2,854 images used to make this stop-action film.   

The Vaia Dragon, a sculpture created by Venetian artist Marco Martalar on Alpe Cimbra in the Lavarone area in Northern Italy. The Dragon's body is made entirely of scraps of trees felled by the Vaia storm that swept away millions of trees in the the woods of Alpe Cimbra da Lavarone.

Want to take a wood cabin wherever you go?  Japanese company Bess recently launched the Imago Iter, a compact cabin-trailer that can be towed behind a SUV or truck.

Haworth has signed an agreement to acquire Lodz, Poland-based Mikomax Smart Office, a family-owned manufacturer of acoustic pods for telephone conversations, videoconferences, focus work and meetings.

Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg dedicated a new home to a family on Dec. 21, 2021. While the dedication was not unusual, this particular ribbon-cutting did mark a national milestone.

DUBUQUE, Iowa -- Flexsteel has introduced a new furniture line called Chevron that addresses bedroom, dining, occasional, and home office with rustic sophistication and an organic, textural vibe. Crafted in solid pine, and marked by subtle, V-shaped pattern details, the complete whole home collection is Flexsteel's first entry into the solid wood arena.