Why it matters: Woodworking connects us to a heritage of craftsmanship while allowing personal creativity to flourish in modern ways. Tools of the trade: From chisels and hand planes to CNC routers ...

In Waldoboro, woodworker Andrew Glenn is preserving traditional chairmaking — one hand-shaped piece at a time.

An adze is an essential tool for those who work with wood by hand. Its shape and structure give you specific control while processing wood, especially when chopping curved forms, planning, and ...