From the bench: The tack hammer’s story

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From the bench: The tack hammer’s story

Michael Cullen fine woodworking, From the Bench, Hammer, Other, Wood

Michael Cullen’s appreciation for tools and the stories behind them are one of his mother’s enduring legacies.

From the bench: Engraving Krenov

John Cameron Carving, Carving - Relief, engraving, From the Bench, James Krenov

First the man taught him lessons about woodworking and life. Then, the process of creating an engraved image of James Krenov carried some lessons of its own.

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From the bench: My mentor, Mr. Scriven

Richard McCormick Ed Scriven, From the Bench, Other, Woodworking Mentors

What happens when you find the perfect woodworking mentor? Inspiration, learning, and discovery, which lead to the realization of a dream.

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From the bench: A bag of old chisels

Michael Cullen Chisels, From the Bench, Old Chisels, Old Hand Tools

The tale of Michael Cullen’s sorry old chisels and what some fellow woodworkers did about it.

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Penguins to planes

Jack A. Cerchiara From the Bench, Inspiration, Woodworking Lessons

From studying penguins in Patagonia to building furniture in Seattle, the arc of Jack Cerchiara’s career has been long.

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