Wolodymyr Smishkewych

Considered to be the original ambassador of Japanese woodworking tools to the West, the master woodworker and sculptor shares tea, tool advice, and thoughts on the social responsibility of woodworkers.

Although overuse of tanning beds by people can lead to a skin cancer risk, they are great for helping to bring out that deep patina that usually only comes with…

How do you bend a 6 in. thick piece of solid white oak into a radius of just 30 in. along its axis? I mean, without having it splinter into…

Designed to puzzle: Bulgarian architect Petar Zaharinov's clever designs range from practical, Danish-style aesthetics to M.C. Escher-like complexity. Plus, they come packaged in their own self-contained shopping baggie. Check out…

A look at an instrument maker's standby, and some ideas for using them in furniture making

While on tour, FW Associate Editor Vlad Smishkewych meets fellow woodworkers within the music scene, gets to see a few wonderful pieces, and ponders the meaning of life for woodworkers…

You can now buy Laguna machines from Rockler and Woodcraft. Laguna's agreement with Rockler is a first step in the retail direction for the company; Woodcraft also now carries Laguna…

Who can turn a better and faster bowl, a turner on a treadle or on an electric-powered lathe? The answer might surprise you.

Love Japanese planes? Do you use power tools as well? Ditto for FW associate editor Vlad Smishkewych--a recent trip to the magazine archives and a quick jaunt on YouTube reminded…

Charlestonian musician and drum maker Adam Crowell designs great-looking and great-sounding wooden tongue drums. Check out his videos here.