Glen Huey was one of the greats. A master of period furniture, his work always had that unmistakable touch. Clean. Precise. Deeply respectful of the craft's history. I never met him in person, but through his writing, videos and teaching, he made a real impact on me. He was one of my woodworking legends.
Glen Huey was one of the greats. A master of period furniture, his work always had that unmistakable touch. Clean. Precise. Deeply respectful of the craft’s history. I never met him in person, but through his writing, videos and teaching, he made a real impact on me. He was one of my woodworking legends.
He had a way of explaining things that cut through the noise. No fluff. No ego. Just straight-up knowledge from someone who clearly loved what he did. Whether it was a dovetail joint or a full-blown highboy, you knew that if Glen was behind it, it was going to be solid and beautiful. He didn’t just build furniture. He told stories through timber, with a quiet kind of authority that didn’t need to shout.
After he left Popular Woodworking Magazine, Glen co-founded 360 Woodworking. It was his way of keeping the teaching going. The content there had the same tone. Personal, direct, and full of useful detail. You could tell he cared about sharing the craft, not just showing off. That site became a place where his voice stayed strong and clear, and I found myself returning to it over and over.
What stood out to me most about Glen was how generous he was with his time and skill. He gave so much to the community. Articles. Books. DVDs. Workshops. He helped so many of us lift our game. For people like me, working alone with hand tools, having someone like Glen on the page or on screen made the bench feel a little less quiet.
He passed away in June 2025. His death is a real loss. Not just to woodworking, but to those of us who found inspiration in his work and his way of being. He’ll be missed. I’ll still turn to his books and videos like old mates. That’s the kind of legacy he’s left. One of skill, passion and honesty. Rest easy, Glen. You gave us a lot.
