Fresh Wood v 3: Reinventing Woodshop

fresh wood volume 3 is the hardcover publication that showcases the finalist and winning pieces from the 2007 Fresh Wood student woodworking competition held at the AWFS®Fair in Las Vegas, NV. Nearly sixty high school and post secondary students projects are featured in fresh wood, professionally photographed by fine furniture maker Michael Fortune. You will see detail shots of amazing joinery, veneering, and carving executed by the students and accompanied by commentary from each of the creators.

The projects in fresh wood volume 3 are as unique and creative as the student woodworkers. Some are reproductions and interpretations of famous styles while others are new designs, but all are functional and noteworthy. The projects include a regulation pool table, an armoire inlaid with Corian, a turned wooden sink and a set of four cabinets that conveniently nest within one another. These projects can be inspiring to educators, students, and industry professionals each project has value that can be extracted as a learning or motivational tool for anyone interested in the woodworking industry says Nancy Fister, Education Director at AWFS®. Students discuss challenges during the design and construction processes, such as using new equipment and software, defining proper angles and joints and the complexities of proper finishing.

Several informative articles included in fresh wood address furniture design and industry-education partnerships. Duane Griffiths of Stiles Machinery provides advice to educators on Taking the First Step towards this relationship, by identifying and contacting potential local industry partners. Experienced educators provide advice and share the benefits of this collaboration. The What s Happening in Woodshop Coast to Coast section showcases class projects from across the nation -- students build new boardroom furniture for the school board, remodeling the local Boys and Girls Club, restoring a historic cupola and more. fresh wood contains useful information about woodworking techniques and products and it emphasizes the connection between industry and education, a major priority for the future of the professional woodworking community. The book serves as a useful learning tool as well as an inspiring collection of artfully constructed furniture.