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Small Changes, Big Difference

Megan Fitzpatrick — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:19:22 +0000

Among the most rewarding parts of working for this (and I would assume any) woodworking magazine is to build then write about a project, send an article out into the world, then have pictures come back to you of pieces others have built based on what you’ve published. And while we design and build pieces … Read more »

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500 Tables: Inspiring Interpretations of Function and Style

Ajax Alexandre — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:35:32 +0000

These 500 tables are more than just practical places to set a coffee cup or notepad; they're inspired works of art. Esteemed juror Andrew Glasgow has selected a wide array of styles and forms, from pieces that showcase masterful woodwork to ones that feature alternative materials and aesthetic sensibilities. Click here to buy this inspiring book. Read more »

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Eames-style Table

Article Index — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 15:11:37 +0000

A great way to try cold-bending, learn a new band-saw trick and fire up the hand-held power planer. By Christopher Schwarz Pages: 42-48 From the February 2004 issue #139 Buy this issue now Almost any discussion of the legendary furniture designs of Charles and Ray Eames begins with plywood that has been formed into seemingly … Read more »

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The Lost Stickley Table

Article Index — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:13:09 +0000

A one-of-a-kind table reappears after 100 years. By Robert W. Lang Pages: 56-61 From the November 2006 issue #158 Buy this issue now Most original Gustav Stickley furniture can be easily identified by model number. This was, after all, factory-made furniture and pieces were designed to be made in multiples. When you come across an … Read more »

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Draw-leaf Game Table

Article Index — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 21:29:07 +0000

This two-for-one table adds space for extra players without disturbing anything on the tabletop. By Glen Huey Pages: 66-72 From the October 2006 issue #157 Buy this issue now I was asked to design and build a gaming table. For me that is a table for playing pinochle or euchre, or a comfortable table for … Read more »

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Ribbon Table

Article Index — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 22:01:00 +0000

Impossible? No. Impossibly easy. By John Hutchinson Pages: 74-78 From the August 2006 issue #156 Buy this issue now If architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto (Finland, 1898-1976) is considered to be one of the founding fathers of modern design, then Eileen Gray (Ireland, 1878-1976), who shared his profession and time on Earth, must be … Read more »

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Country Settle Table

Article Index — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 21:43:07 +0000

This convertible project serves as a nice breakfast table, a handy small chest and a surprisingly comfortable place to sit. By Troy Sexton Pages: 60-65 From the August 2006 issue #156 Buy this issue now When furniture was more precious to its owners, it was common for a piece to have more than one purpose … Read more »

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