Andrew Hunter is a custom furniture maker who lives New York’s Hudson Valley.  Best known for his use of traditional Japanese hand tools, Andrew demonstrates and teaches across the country.   As a self-taught woodworker, he offers a unique perspective to other Americans exploring Eastern woodworking.  His workshops demonstrate that by understanding the fundamental principles behind other cultures’ tools and techniques, all woodworkers can benefit.  A frequent contributor to Fine Woodworking magazine, he is eager to share what he has learned in his 25-plus years of making furniture.