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Ken will the explain the design and construction of his tool chest. Focusing on the use of prototypes and mockups during the design phase, and the use of jigs, fixtures and templates during the building of a project. Ken will also touch on the topics of applying a finish in a less than dust free … Read more
Our annual picnic — bring your own food and something to share if you wish. Instruments and games are welcome.
The Rocking Chair was made from American Elm from “Elmo” a large elm formerly on the campus green at Brown. The period footstool is the Philadelphia Oval footstool, Paul exhibited in the Guild booth at the Fine Furnishings Show.
Note that starting time is now 12:00 noon.
Note starting time is now 12:00 noon
A demonstration of how to make the knuckle joint, a hinge joint commonly used in drop leaf tables.
NOTE new starting time!
How I Built This – Hollow moulding plane & Philadelphia style Chippendale Footstools and Seating Furniture. I will talk about my own “hollow” moulding plane, building on Ned’s great moulding plane talk from February. Then I’ll dig into some historical examples and museum pictures and show how they connect to a construction approach I’ve developed for … Read more
Anyone interested in going to Greg Dorrance Woodcarving Co. store before carving meet at John Pietrella’s House at 10:30 AM then we will come back and carve at Noon. If you just want to carve meet us at Pietrella’s at Noon.