Mid Century Modern-part 2, putting it together
I really love Danish modern furniture. Flowing lines, elements reduced to pure function and fundamental proportion, a focus on the beauty of the wood itself. The turned legs on this piece were a central element, but I found myself feeling vexed by the prospect of attaching them to the case. This shouldn’t be the hard…
Mid Century Modern-part 1, milling and dovetailing
On the heels of a post about Windsor chairs, I’d like to share some thoughts about a Danish Modern console I recently built. Ever since returning from the chair class I’ve been pondering whether I might begin to focus solely on Windsors, and the desire is certainly very strong. Sell the table saw and just…
A week in Tennessee
In early March of 2014, I loaded some camping gear into my rusty 2003 Kia Spectra and headed south on interstate 81, feeling the wind at my back as I cruised toward the unknown. I was headed to the shop of Curtis Buchanan, a Windsor chair maker in Jonesborough, Tennessee, for a week long…
Glue some boards together
For most amateurs and professional woodworkers alike, this fundamental task is one of the first things we learn. From a simple cutting board or coffee table, gluing boards together is often the beginning of a project. I’ve decided to describe my methods because although the topic is indeed basic and countless how-to articles exist, everyone…
Influences and inspiration
In a few months I will celebrate my 44th birthday. That number seems curiously large as I stare at it, and it leads me to reflect on this winding journey and where I stand in it. All in all, I can say with some certainty that I like the view from the road I’m traveling…
