Al Hudson featured.

[Jeff Saylor]

In the October/November issue of American Woodworker, there's a five page spread featuring Al Hudson's exceptional furniture.  Even my students were "wow"ed by the quality.  I have one student starting a Newport tallcase clock now, and now he has another good reference photo, along with the ones in the gallery, for inspiration.  Beautiful work Al!

In the same issue, there's a great article about woodshop programs in Michigan.  It's fantastic to see that there are still "shop teachers" out there with good programs to motivate students, and it seems to be thriving in Michigan.  Quite different from the general trend to close down the shops and put in more computer labs!