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Chris Nassise, from the workshops of Sturbridge Village, demonstrated the processing of rough lumber into finished furniture using primarily hand tools.

This month Andrew discusses another dilemma for woodworkers - whether to make or buy the jig (or fixture).  Even beginners face this question, though admittedly some jigs may be beyond their skill set.

On the other end of the spectrum I know a clever woodworker who rarely considers the buy response.  In fact, he'll sell you a self-made jig at cost and materials in the single digits for $79.99.

So take a look at Andrew's article and see if his observations are familiar to you.

As evidenced by this month's featured piece this column is not devoted only to furniture.  Jigs, fixtures, tools, and other pieces related to woodworking are also welcome.

Jamey Pope was guest presenter demonstrating techniques and fixtures used to making the banjo and mandolin in W. Concord.

Before introducing Andrew's newest  issue, I'd like to mention that this is the three year anniversary of Andrew Davis' Bevel Cut column.  So congratulations and thanks to Andrew for his dedication, insights, and humor for highlighting both standard and niche woodworking topics. 

The topic that Andrew picked for this month's Bevel Cut issue is something that has bewildered me ever since the first time I ventured into the hand plane world.  So I give Andrew my personal thanks for beginning to sort out the number system, random as it seems, for hand plane sizes.

I believe (and I should know) that this is Bob McKee's first submission as a Feature Piece. As you probably know Bob is another experienced woodworker and active member of the guild.  For those of you who don't know of Bob's woodworking skills, this article will set the story straight. 

The piece is made of spalted maple and black walnut.  Bob writes about the design, joinery, issues overcome, finishing and more.

I'm sure after reading his article, that you will agree with me that we would like to see more in this column from him.

Show starts Nov. 8 at 5pm and lasts until Nov. 10 at 4pm.

See non-guild lineup for details.

There never seems to be enough space in a workshop.  And, except for rare examples, no matter how large one designs that initially spacious workshop, it fills over time.

Andrew writes about this common issue and its possible remedies with truth and humor in his October 2019 edition.

Jim Allen describes his oak sideboard from a personal perspective.  The wood comes from his backyard and the sideboard sits in his house.  The glass didn't come from his property but it was carefully chosen.

Pictures show the first guild meeting of the new membership year 2019-2010 at the Sherborn Town Forest as part of the Massachusetts Town Forest Conference.