Local Hidden Treasure
You might drive by one every day, tucked away from the main road. I drove right by it for years, never suspecting there was a time capsule of American furniture right under my nose. The Spring Hill Historic Home is …
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Category Archives: February 2018 #237
Folding Stool
For camping, conquering and contemplating, these stools have a long history among artists, soldiers and rugged individualists. Plan: Download patterns for the leather seat and pocket. Web: Learn all about leather terminology. By Christopher Schwarz wi…
Read morePatience Learned, Not Taught
Youthful energy sparks the experience, but careful work takes time. Editor’s note: this article originally appeared in the February 2018 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine. Recently, the young boy a few houses down the street wanted to make so…
Read more17th-century ‘Desk Box’
Simple joinery will keep this piece together for centuries. Books, papers, lamps, candlesticks, spoons, Legos, clothing, electronics and more all end up on top of any flat surfaces in our house. As a joiner, I have made lots of …
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Rout Arches of Any Size
This millwork technique can be used to make curved parts with accuracy and ease. Much of my recent work has been making period-appropriate arch-top sash windows for an historic building. They are 6 1⁄2‘ tall, with …
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