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Watch How It's Made
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Standing Ovation:
Watch NowSee how I turned a single slab of Black Walnut into a one of a kind standing river table desk.
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Trash To Treasure:
Watch NowFollow along as I turn a pile of scrap wood into an amazing chaotic pattern end grain cutting board.
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Pressing Updates:
Watch NowAfter years of awkward clamped fences and temporary tables I finally get around to building a better drill press table.

Behind The Evolution
My name is Herb and I'm the one man behind the whole show. From designing and building the furniture to filming and editing the videos, I do it all from start to finish in my Virginia shop.
Bench Notes — A Look Behind The Builds
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Building A Walnut River Table Standing Desk
This build started as a 3" thick slab of black walnut that I've had drying on the shelf for a couple of years. I pulled it down, cut it to...
Building A Walnut River Table Standing Desk
This build started as a 3" thick slab of black walnut that I've had drying on the shelf for a couple of years. I pulled it down, cut it to...
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Building A Corner China Cabinet For My Wife
Earlier this year I took on a project that my wife has been asking me to build for many years. She's always wanted a China cabinet to display some of...
Building A Corner China Cabinet For My Wife
Earlier this year I took on a project that my wife has been asking me to build for many years. She's always wanted a China cabinet to display some of...
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Exploring New Styles - Building A Modern Consol...
Over the years I've built a lot of furniture and cabinets and most of them have been Shaker or Mission inspired pieces. Lately I've been wanting to explore new styles...
Exploring New Styles - Building A Modern Consol...
Over the years I've built a lot of furniture and cabinets and most of them have been Shaker or Mission inspired pieces. Lately I've been wanting to explore new styles...