Birch Bark Containers
Built mainly from bark, these Scandinavian-inspired containers use two nested layers with tab-and-slot joinery, minimal tools, and optional decorative carving and punching.
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The Power of Frame and Panel Joinery
Master these skills and you can build anything. From chests to cupboards to cradles, frame and panel joinery opens a whole new world of possibilities.
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Peter Follansbee’s unplugged workshop
At just under 200 sq. ft. and without electricity, Follansbee’s shop suits the way he works.
Read moreThe Best Oak Money Can’t Buy: Turn A Log into Lumber by Hand
The cost of this stock is physical exertion, but it’s fun and rewarding. The riven oak that I use for joinery work is the best stock available; but it comes at a cost – the labor invested to produce it. …
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Spring-Pole Lathe Turning
Peter Follansbee gives us a fascinating glimpse into his turning process—as though it were 1684.
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