Tim Coleman

Tim Coleman makes custom furniture in the shop he built a few paces from his house in Shelburne, Mass. He’s run a one-man shop for 25 years now, since apprenticing in Seattle with Curt Minier and studying at the College of the Redwoods under James Krenov in the 1980s. Coleman’s manuscripts are as well-crafted as his cabinets, betraying his college major in creative writing at St. Lawrence University.

7 Questions with Tim Coleman
May 15, 2018

Simple really, we ask Tim questions, and he answers them
Behind the Design: Tim Coleman’s Arabesque
December 5, 2017

In this video, Tim Coleman takes you through the design process behind his cabinet-on-stand.
Dining Table Shows Off Its Joinery
November 30, 2017

Exposed joinery, echoed shapes, and elegant curves are on display on this cherry table.
Tim Coleman’s All-Time Favorite Tool
November 1, 2017

When we asked Tim to name his all-time favorite tool, we were surprised when he pulled out a ruler
Clever Wooden Clamps
March 29, 2017

Two simple, time-tested clamps hold complex parts for shaping and joinery
Shopmade Drawing Bow
February 8, 2017

Tim Coleman keeps a healthy supply of drawing bows in his shop. In this video Tim shows off his favorites and how he uses them.
FWW Shop Visit: Tim Coleman’s Bench Puppies
October 19, 2016

Bench puppies—shopmade jaws that slip into the dogholes in a workbench and tail vise to clamp a workpiece on edge—are as simple as they are ingenious.
Add Muscle To Your Miters
March 30, 2016

Shopmade L-shaped tenons create a powerful joint
Energized Door Panels
February 10, 2016

Pierced and carved, these panels add punch to any piece
These Puppies Have Bite
February 10, 2016

Clever workbench jigs grip workpieces of any size or shape.

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