While touring exhibits eight years ago, a collection of beautiful tiger Maple furniture eagerly drew my attention. The furniture had that curly maple “pop” that woodworkers desire and value. That day I met a young maker named Daniel Corban whose work I have seen at prestigious exhibits like the famous Masters Show. His knowledge of(…)
Woodworking is a leisure activity for many enthusiasts. It is a chance to play in the shop, make something, be original and have fun. Alabama’s Geoff Wymer is inspired to make things that are fun in his shop. He was inspired to be a woodcarver. His interests also included creating unusual musical instruments from wood(…)
When a group of master woodworkers gets together, you quickly find out who they admire. Charles Brock kept hearing about Scott Dewaard. When the two finally met up at the Master’s Show in Knoxville, TN – Charles immediately knew why he is held in high esteem by his colleagues. From his straw bale shop to his(…)
Master Woodworker Caleb Woodard is making waves in furniture design. His unique style blends sculptured movement with function and the results are captivating. We’ll go to Caleb’s Springfield, Tennessee workshop and meet this second-generation woodworker and cutting-edge designer in our Moment with a Master. Popular Woodworking Magazine shows us why putting a blunt tip on(…)
From carving to turning to even creating life-like flowers – master woodworker Sheila Collins does it all! She’ll tell us the story behind some of her pieces and show us how to get a perfect fit when it comes to putting a top on a box. Popular Woodworking Magazine’s Tips, Tricks and Techniques features the(…)
John Lucas expresses himself through his work. He is an artist living in a world that is ruled by the question “What if?” Most of his work is personal because a theme inspires it. John is known worldwide for his marvelous hand mirrors and reveals his methods for making them on his lathe. Not only(…)
