(Treks = Journeys) — “Woodtreks” are video journeys for woodworkers, wood artists, and collectors of fine wood crafts, art, and furniture. Join me. Be inspired, learn how-to, and discover master artisans & their work. Click to read more about this site, what viewers are saying, or my “first year” wrap-up. FEATURED VIDEOS YOU MIGHT ENJOY

Video: John Reed Fox: How a Master Artisan Selects Wood

In this video, get an inside look at how this master furniture maker collaborates with fine-hardwood dealers, Rick and Brian Hearne, to search from among Hearne Hardwood’s 1,000,000 board feet of top-grade hardwoods. The goal for Mr. Fox’s 700 mile buying trip: the perfect set of walnut boards. It’s John’s critical first step in crafting the highest-grade heirloom furniture. Learn the practical steps to how you too can select better wood for your next masterpiece. Click here to watch video now.

Video: Window To The Past: The Use Of Patterns In Traditional Furniture Making

In this video, we join proprietor Todd Felpel as he takes his ritual end-of-day tour through the highly acclaimed, 60-year old, Irion Company cabinet shop. During our tour, Todd hints at how cabinetshops of the past were run and how custom furniture was ordered and created. And it all starts with the patterns. Click here to watch video now.

Video: How to Hand Cut Precision Dovetails: The Pins

No matter what your experience level (whether you’ve tried making dovetails by hand in the past or you are interested in learning something new) there are secrets to getting easier and better results. In this complete two part video tutorial, I introduce to you Cabinetmaker Craig Vandall Stevens’s systematic approach. Click here to watch video now.