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Where the River Still Shapes the Work: Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum
There are museums that tell you about the past, and then there is the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, a place where the past is still happening. Located along the Essex River in Essex, Massachusetts, EHSSM is a working...
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Where the River Still Shapes the Work: Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum
There are museums that tell you about the past, and then there is the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, a place where the past is still happening. Located along...
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Andy Miller of Boatworks Today
He spent seven years learning the trade at someone else's marina. Then he went out on his own — and quietly became one of the most trusted voices in fiberglass...
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Mads of Sail Life Is Eating One Very Large Elephant
From a 1973 Albin Ballad in Denmark to a hurricane-damaged 44-foot catamaran in North Carolina — how one sailor, a YouTube channel, and a relentless standard called "pretty dang spiffy"...
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Northwest Maritime Center: Boats, Community, and Craft
Perched along the waterfront of Port Townsend, Washington—a Victorian seaport town with deep ties to the sea—the Northwest Maritime Center has spent decades building something that goes well beyond a...
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Madeline Island Yacht Club Spotlight | Full-Service Lake Superior Marina
Following our Marine Trades Spotlight series featuring real pros, real projects, and the products that support dependable results—we’re heading to the Apostle Islands this month to feature Madeline Island Yacht Club (MIYC).
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Killarney Lake Boat Works: Reviving the Past with Every Plank
Killarney Lake Boat Works was born from a passion handed down through three generations of wood boat enthusiasts. Led by Tyler, a veteran who brings infantry warrant officer grit to...
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Chagrin Valley Custom Furniture: Craftsmanship Meets Collaboration
What started in a basement woodshop in Chagrin Falls, Ohio, has grown into one of the most respected custom furniture studios in the country. Today, Chagrin Valley Custom Furniture (CVCF)...
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Daniel Barousse: Skateboarding, Woodworking, and Mobile Creation
Welcome to our creator spotlight featuring Daniel Barousse, the designer, craftsman, and lifelong skateboarder behind Barousse Works. Barousse Works is not just a workshop; it’s a creative studio rooted in...
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Bud of Forrest Design Co. | Woodworking with Purpose
Some makers find their calling early, others have to carve it out, literally. For Bud of Forrest Design Co., woodworking became more than a craft; it became a path back...
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Sailor Barry of Thunder Child
Welcome to an inspiring journey with Sailor Barry and Hailly, the dedicated stewards of Thunder Child, a magnificent 41-foot Colin Archer-type Gaff Ketch designed by William Atkin. Originally built on...
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Adamsen Woodcraft: Woodturning with Technical Skill and Creative Risk-Taking
When your YouTube channel comes with a disclaimer that says “my methods are not necessarily advisable,” you know you’re in for a good time. Meet David Adamsen, a woodturner based...
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Xyla Foxlin – Engineer, Rocket Scientist, Maker, and Relentless Joy-Seeker
Xyla Foxlin doesn’t just break boundaries, she builds right through them with epoxy, electronics, and maybe a little bit of glitter. A mechatronics engineer turned full-time creator, Xyla has become...
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