Betsy Engel

I’m the Administrative Assistant at Fine Woodworking.It’s a good day at work when I learn something new. I have lots of good days!

Made You Look: Tom Bodett leaves the light on in a Makerspace and School in Vermont
June 5, 2024

When asked what he does for a living, Bodett answers: "I'm a pretty good writer, I'm an OK radio guy, I'm a really good woodworker."
Benchmarks: Betsy Engel — There’s a real live person on that FWW phone.
December 2, 2022

I’ve been working at Fine Woodworking for 17 years—wow, those years flew by. My phone number is the one listed in the masthead under “To contact us...” It used to…
These Blind Woodturners Are An Inspiration
March 11, 2019

As a young man, Christopher Fisher, the Blind Woodturner, lost his eyesight. Four years later, he decided he wanted to learn to turn wood.
Veteran Pen Turning Benefit on Saturday, November 10, 2018
October 25, 2018

Rockler Woodworking and Hardware stores will be hosting a nationwide event to benefit the National Veterans Foundation. On Saturday, November 10, participants can turn a pen to take home, and…
The Florida School of Woodwork Announces Two Scholarships
August 15, 2018

The Florida School of Woodwork, in Tampa, is offering two scholarships to be awarded in 2019. The Makers Hand Scholarship will be awarded to a young person between the age…
Back by popular demand… and something new!
June 30, 2017

We have some fantastic new Fine Woodworking gear for you. Show off your love for Fine Woodworking with a great new Fine Woodworking t-shirt or hat. The shirt is 100%…
New and Improved Magazine Index
June 30, 2017

Looking for a particular article? Or are you looking for all the articles we’ve done on a particular topic? You’ve been asking and we listened.
Rockler Announces 7th Annual Hardwood Forestry Fund Donation Effort
April 6, 2017

This year Rockler is partnering with the Hardwood Forestry Fund by matching private donations to the group from April 1-30, 2017 up to $15,000
Philadelphia Furniture Show, March 31 – April 2, 2017
March 22, 2017

Looking for something to do next weekend? Are you near Philadelphia?
UPDATE: Making Tapered Table Legs by Hendrik Varju
October 20, 2016

The lucky winner is user-5847156. His comment was chosen at random.

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