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  Back in December I shared a couple photos with you of a shaker bedroom set that I was commissioned to build. It has been done and delivered to its new home for a few months now. I am somewhat tardy at this blog thing – not my favorite! This project was begun at a...

This photo of the corner of a Shaker dresser is not too inspiring. Correct, or is it? A long ago volume not often read, titled, “ The Workmanship of Risk by David Pye”, delves into art and craft. This book does not have to be applied just to woodwork. The question...

This is Part 2 of the blog post on this project-- (In case you missed here is the link to  Part 1 ) This 'Northwoods' home is a new home, but designed to have the look and feel of a home of the later 1800's - early 1900's. Take some time looking through these...

    I recently took some time off from the Colonial Secretary task , to build a very contemporary platform bed. It was a nice diversion! This bed even though it is of a simple design has to be done well - To Look Right. The Rift Sawn Red Oak lends it self to...

This 'Northwoods' home is a new home, but designed to have the look and feel of a home of the later 1800's - early 1900's. Take some time looking through these photos...you will feel like you have stepped back in time!  Every single detail is period!                  ...

    Whenever I do a piece as large and imposing as this Walnut Secretary, I like to break the work down into the major components that join together to make the whole. In this case the Secretary.   The photos are of building the feet for this desk.  At this...