Month: January 2017

Pitchforks with Curtis

I've made a few pitchforks for historical museums over the years, though I can hardly say I'm an expert. Curtis Buchanan called me a few months ago and said he wanted to make a pitchfork. Here's some photos from my weekend in Jonesborough,  eating the Buchanan's...

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Mountain Shovel Maker

I just stumbled upon this old Folkstreams video for the second time - it's well worth watching.  A poplar or basswood log and five tools:  scribe, ax, adz, drawknife and a knife.  No work-holding devices, but a neat way to hold the shovel using his feet...

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Barstool Reproduction

I just started a fun job.  A customer wants two copies of this early 19th C. barstool.  I love getting to spend time with old chairs like this - there is so much to learn.  Last week I turned the turned parts and bent those that get bent. The new and...

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