Mike Korsak, a talented furnituremaker in Pittsburgh with a background designing timberframe buildings, applies the principles of structural engineering to his furniture designs, letting him build graceful pieces with great strength while economizing on weight. To learn how to think about structure and how to add strength to your own designs, join Mike in this free webinar as he explains the range of ways he adapts and modifies traditional furniture structure and joinery when building case pieces, all without sacrificing aesthetic appeal.

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	Strategies For Building Stronger Furniture Strategies drawn from structural engineering solidify your furniture
	Gem of a Drawer Pull Mike Korsak uses a series of jigs to produce faceted drawer pulls that are made almost exclusively with machines.
	Add a Bead to a Curved Apron Mike Korsak demonstrates his technique using a two-part bending form and shopmade bead stock from six layers of rosewood veneer
	Fine Shop in a Renovated Garage Thoughtful renovation and a savvy layout make this shop exceptional
	Dream Machines: Mike Korsak’s 1943 Oliver 12-in. jointer With its direct-drive three-phase motor, the Oliver isn’t something that you can just plug into any old 220-volt outlet. In order to feed the beast, Mike outfitted his shop with a three-phase rotary converter, something he doesn’t regret for a minute
	Create Perfect Double Tenons with a Router Simple template offers accuracy and repeatability