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Shadows
Forgetting your last mistake.

Best Books
Encyclopedia of Furniture Making Ernest Joyce Cabinetmaking for Beginners Charles Hayward Understanding Wood Bruce Hoadley Sharpening Leonard Lee Hand Applied Finishes Jeff Jewett A...

Blade Geometry
Tear-out when hand planing can be a frustration. There are simple techniques you can use to change the cutting angle of your blade or...

SawStop Saws with CEO Matt Howard
This is a fascinating chat with Matt Howard, CEO of Sawstop Saws. They have blade technology that shuts off a saw before it can...

The Mastery Program
At The Northwest Woodworking Studio, we offer a school of thought and practice in the skills of design and woodworking.

The Nature of Workmanship
The very act of building/ creating/ making furniture is an act filled with implications about you and your goals.