An apprentice woodworker asks what he should concentrate on for a career in the trade, and gets a full helping of good advice. October 2, 2005

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Plan with a focus on high-margin production, and you might make money — not just wear out a saw. January 14, 2008

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A woodworker has thought up a modification that improves on someone else's design, and wonders whether he should seek a patent. Responses supply a rundown on the patent process and its pitfalls. February 17, 2006

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One half of a woodshop partnership gets advice on smoothing out rough patches in the relationship. December 9, 2007

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Cabinetmakers discuss the pros and cons of having parts cut by another shop. January 26, 2008

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Who to pick - the rookie, or the experienced hand? May 4, 2005

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Confusion over three-phase power throughs a shop leasing agreement into chaos. Here are insights into the legal and practical issues involved. October 27, 2008

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So brilliant, it's simple: Use full-size cardboard cutouts to mock up your layout on the shop floor before you decide. February 1, 2011

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Getting paid for time spent on a job before you know it's yours. April 18, 2004

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Cabinetmakers discuss how to squeeze dollars out of an estimate and still make a buck. August 14, 2009

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