From Under the Mango Tree….
Jeremy has been a student at the School of Woodwork for a while and has gone through some early learning steps many new woodworkers face. We asked him to share his journey thus far. Humble beginnings. I took the Introduction to Woodworking course at the Florida School of Woodwork andContinue Reading
American LifeStyle Magazine Interview
Ireland – Fairy Trees and Ancient Lands
How to Make A Raised Panel Door
Furniture Design Styles | Mid Century Modern
How to Design Furniture Part 2
Learn About The Lathe | Types of Lathes and the Turning Tools
Types of Lathes and Wood Turning Tools I remember my father showing me how to turn wood on the lathe and other wood turning tools. He showed me the basics of how to hold the tools to create shapes. It wasn’t long before I was grabbing pieces of scrap wood, andContinue Reading
Choosing Woodworking Tools | Table Saw vs. Band Saw
Choosing Woodworking Tools Table Saw vs. Band Saw Woodworking tools are what I’ve spent my life using. Woodworking and teaching woodworking classes has been my life’s work, and I’ve always worked under the assumption that every woodworking shop should have a table saw. But lately, I’ve been rethinking that strategy.Continue Reading
How to Design Furniture Part 1
How to Design Furniture (part 1) Learn the Basic of Furniture Design with Kelly Parker In this 2-part article we’ll explore how to design furniture from concept through to a completed prototype using a real-life *commission as an example. This first post describes the processes of sketching and modeling. The secondContinue Reading
Hand Planes – Why Do you Need Them?
Why Do You Need Handplanes? Learn about the parts of a hand plane and why you need them in your workshop Why do you need hand planes? Well let me tell you a story. We had a workshop where I spent my childhood, but it was in a basement thatContinue Reading
Hanging Out with Michael Fortune and Kelly Parker
An Evening with Micheal Fortune & Kelly Parker The Florida School of Woodwork offers many opportunities to meet and talk with well-respected, extremely talented woodworkers. Michael Fortune and Kelly Parker recently taught a cabinetmaking class at the school. One evening, local woodworkers had the opportunity to hear a presentation byContinue Reading