Bill Krier

How to Build a Ladder Back Chair

Written on August 2, 2010 at 3:17 pm, by Bill Krier

There is perhaps no higher expression of the craft of woodworking than the creation of a beautiful, durable, and well-functioning rocking chair. And for my money, few rocking chairs beat a ladder back chair like the one shown below (built by Russ Filbeck from ancient kauri wood) for good looks and comfort.

If you’ve ever had an inkling to make a ladder back chair, you’re in luck because Russ is this country’s preeminent expert on the subject and has made it easy for you to learn the techniques it’s taken him a lifetime to acquire. Read more

25 Interesting Facts About Editor-in-Chief Bill Krier

Written on July 20, 2009 at 9:09 am, by Bill Krier

In honor of WOOD Magazine’s 25th Anniversary, we posted 25 Interesting Facts about each of the folks who put out your favorite woodworking magazine. Why not post your own in your blog? Here’s my list:

1.    I once had a great 24×30’ garage workshop. Gave that up so the family could move to a bigger house. What was I thinking? Read more