Appearing in the Pages of Fine Woodworking

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I am delighted to report that my platter has appeared in the pages of the Jan/Feb 2026 issue of Fine Woodworking, America’s premier woodworking magazine.

 

Platter created from many scrap pieces of wood
Photo of the page from Fine Woodworking magazine January/February 2026
Serving platter made from oak maple cherry walnut wenge sapele padauk and mahogany with Osmo finish

This was the process that led to the creation of the platter…

Evolution of Coasters > Cutting board > Serving Platter

My other creations can be seen —> here.

I had previously submitted the following pieces to Fine Woodworking, only to be rejected.

Hayward Zwerling
11 December 2025

Almost random chest of drawers made from osewood veneer ebonized mahogany and poplar

 

Tensegrity Rocking Side-table
Tensegrity Rocking Side table
Cutting board
Loop side table 
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