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Here are the differences in the casting process for a low-budget, independent film versus a larger studio project.

Simple, handsome 17th-century box Synopsis: Step away from the machines and try making a carved box from the 17th century. Peter Follansbee demonstrates how to make this greenwood box, using reference surfaces for layout with the knowledge that handwork doesn’t depend on all surfaces being perfectly flat and square. Rabbeted joinery accommodates the variables inherent in handwork, and a carved surface and lidded till add some fancy touches. Carving comes first. It makes sense to carve the box...

Editor’s letter: Finding sanctuary in the shop For many of us, woodworking allows the chance to change gears, change focus, and quiet the noise. OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA I switched jobs recently, and with the expanded duties and a little more stress added to my life, my first thought was that I may need to cut down on my shop time. Instead, I found that woodworking began to play a more important role in allowing me to take a break from everything else that was going on. When my kids were younge...

Designing built-ins for installation during a pandemic You can have thoughtful details and an elegant fit, and STILL keep everyone safe. In case you just returned from a yearlong monastic retreat, we’re in the midst of a pandemic that has killed almost 290,000 people in America alone over the past 10 months. (That’s nearly ten 9/11s per month.) In response to advice from epidemiologists and public health professionals, some woodworkers have made significant changes to how we do things, whil...