Online extras from FWW issue #292
Video: Upholstery tools, materials, and concepts
Michael Mascelli goes over the tools you’ll need to start upholstering, and the anatomy of a well-constructed chair cushion.
Video: All together now
For Christian Becksvoort it’s not only more efficient to shape a table’s tripod legs as a group, but it also delivers more consistent results.
Shop Projects
One of six project guides available online, Shop Projects includes 100 articles and 74 videos with great ideas and tips to help you outfit your workshop. Discover smart jigs for your workbench, machines, and power tools. Learn how to keep your workspace organized with practical shop storage ideas. Dive into plans for workbenches, from basic to complex, and check out our plans for router tables and other shop helpers.
Interview: Scott Landis of GreenWood Global
Curtis Buchanan’s chair was inspired during his time with GreenWood, an organization that works with artisans in Honduras and the Peruvian Amazon to produce high quality wood products from well-managed forests.
Calculated kerfs
Kerf bending can be a powerful tool when creating curved pieces. This online kerf calculator will help you figure out the kerf spacing.
Video: Upholsterer’s tool kit or treasure chest?
While visiting a local tag sale, professional upholsterer Michael Mascelli came across one worker’s complete upholstery tool kit from the early 20th century.
5 spectacular Japanese joints
Learn how these joints go together and why they were used
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