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About the Cover John Wood, Part-time Sales Associate with Klingspor's Woodworking Shop of Hickory John has been carving for 16 years and has won many awards while learning and mastering the awesome hobby of woodcarving. One of his most proud awards: 2011 Novice Carver of the Year. John loves to carve birds, hawks, ducks but his favorite is the Decorative Floating Decoys. He loves carving because he loves meeting people from all over the world. He wanted to thank his mentor - Don …

On the Cover Epoxy Table made by Harrison Spires From page 2 of Catalog, Volume 187 My name is Harrison Spires, I have been woodworking for 7 years. Both of my grandfathers were woodworkers. Spending time with them building small projects fueled my passion for woodworking. My hobby turned into a business and I love building something that will last for generations and truly is one of a kind. The wood for this table came from a maple tree here in Hickory. The tree had fallen during a storm …

Charlie Brown - Small Federal Style Bow Front TableThe small Federal Style bow front table features geometric forms, tapered legs and contrasting inlaid veneers commonly used during this period. The shallow drawer has hand cut dovetails and period knobs. The piece is mahogany and the veneers are figured sapele and mahogany with maple and inlay banding. The inlaid fan and book ends are handmade and sand shaded. The table design is by Frank Vucolo as was featured in "Popular Woodworking Magazine." …