In this video, I tackle my 23rd filmed project, involving the challenge of turning black locust wood for the first time. I ...

When we enter the Mather House Woodturning Studio on a Friday evening, Jack B. Smith ’19 accosts us with a small slab of Hawthorn wood. “Smell it!” he insists. Smith has been a regular at this studio ...

This video showcases the challenges encountered while working with an olive burl cookie, culminating in a commissioned project. A key objective was to preserve the natural edge of the burl wood.

While it’s true that many homeowners and hobbyists attempt to finish interior wooden furniture, trim and cabinets, few people achieve the results they’d hoped for. At least this is certainly the way ...