A chairmaker since 1971, Mike has written seven books. He published his first one in 1974 when he was 27 years old. He has also authored countless magazine articles.

He is currently a contributing editor for Fine Woodworking. He has been a contributing editor for American Woodworker and Early American Homes magazines. Before founding The Windsor Institute, Mike was a popular speaker and teacher and appeared at locations all over the country. Mike has been featured many times on television, most recently on Martha Stewart Living, The Woodwright’s Shop and New Yankee Workshop. Both The Wall Street Journal and the New York Times have published front page articles about him. He has been featured in numerous magazines, including Country Living, Early American Homes, Yankee, Woodworker’s Journal, and Woodshop News.

• Books by Mike Dunbar
• Magazine Articles

The American Country Woodworker
Rodale Press - 1993

Woodturning for Cabinetmakers
Sterling Publishing Co. - 1990

Restoring, Tuning, and Using Classic Woodworking Tools
Sterling Publishing - 1989
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Federal Furniture
The Taunton Press - 1986

Make a Windsor Chair
The Taunton Press - 1984
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Windsor Chairmaking
Hastings House - 1976

Antique Woodworking Tools
Hastings House - 1977
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Fine Wood Working  01/22/01
"Michael Dunbar Makes a Windsor Chair..."

Woodworker's Journal  4/99
"Michael Dunbar: Prince of Windsors..."

The New York Times  2/11/99
"In the Shop with Michael Dunbar - Do It Yourself Windsor Chair..."

The Wall Street Journal  8/15/97
"As a Work of Art: Windsor Chair Gets a Standing Ovation..."