Violin Maker Bows to Tradition — and Then Carves Away the Frills
byViolin maker Kate Rickenbacker picked up her trade in the traditional way, apprenticing for three-and-a-half years under masters at the Chicago School of Violin…
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How a Savvy Business Player Rocked the World of a Talented Chairmaker
byBrian Boggs was in his early 20s when he happened across John D. Alexander’s book Make a Chair from a Tree. Today, three decades…
The Chopping Block That Doesn’t Give Deadlines
byOne might think Sam Benbow deserves a break from wood. At his regular gig, he works as a kitchen and bath designer and contractor,…