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Cathy Harms

location-pin Raleigh, North Carolina

School: Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

Expertise: product testing, carpentry, woodworking, renovating and remodeling

Cathy Harms

  • 10 years experience as a DIY woodworker and content writer
 

Experience

Cathy Harms is an award-winning woodworker, teaching artist and writer covering a range of topics including woodworking, home improvement, tool selection, DIY and home decor for a variety of publications. Her work has been featured in Fine Woodworking Magazine, and her educational toys were named "Etsy Finds." Cathy owns Charms Woodworks, a one-woman woodworking shop where she specializes in building furniture using fine joinery techniques and teaches toymaking/STEM workshops. All her woodworking projects are made with true DIY spirit and dedication to the finer points of design, form and function.

Education

Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts

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Articles

7 Best Dust Collector Machines For Woodworking

The 10 Best Dust Collector Machines for Woodworking

Dust collection is an important part of a clean and safe shop. We found the best dust collector systems on the market.
Drill Doctor Drill Bit Sharpener

We Tried It: Drill Doctor Drill Bit Sharpener Review

Save money and bring dull and broken bits back to life with the Drill Doctor.
5 Best Biscuit Joiners, Tested And Reviewed By A Professional Woodworker Charm 5 Ss Edit

The 5 Best Biscuit Joiners, Tested and Reviewed by a Professional Woodworker

Ready to "take the plunge" and buy a biscuit joiner? We put five leading brands to the test to find which is the best overall.