Archive - A Furniture Maker's Life

June 2025

Details Matter in Design

A subtle change or two is enough to make a box unique

Jun 30 •

5 Ways to Improve Your Joinery

Focus on the process rather than the tools

Jun 18 •

Trees, Lumber, and the Furniture We Make

Give life to what you make, so that the tree lives again

Jun 12 •

Turn Rough Lumber into Beautiful Boards

Rethink how you joint and plane to create more attractive furniture

Jun 11 •

Milk Paint Recipe 1

Here's a soft green that pairs nicely with cherry, walnut, and ash

Jun 6 •

How to Choose the Best Lumber

Focus on these 7 qualities to select the perfect boards for your next project

Jun 4 •

May 2025

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