These tenon cutters were donated by a former student who has retired from his chairmaking hobby. We’d like them to go to someone who would have trouble affording them and would use them a lot. If you know someone like that, please nominate them (or yourself) in the comments section. I’ll pick a winner and mail the set of three tenon cutters to them. (Our tenon cutters have progressed a long way since these were made, but I’ve tested all three of them and they seem to be working quite well. It’s our usual set of three cutters: one 11/16 one for legs, one 1/2″ one for arm stumps or posts, and one 1/2″ cylindrical one for spindles.)
Thanks for all the entries! Choosing a winner was hard, but I have done so and the tenon cutters are on their way. Happy chairmaking!
Thanks for all the entries! Choosing a winner was hard, but I have done so and the tenon cutters are on their way. Happy chairmaking!
I want to nominate Gerard Van Halsema for the travishers giveaway. Gerard came into my life at a moment when I despaired if I’d be able to become a chairmaker – I had some tools, some wood, and some skills but couldn’t overcome the inertia and get it done — too much life and work. Gerard has a passion for handworking tools & we formed a partnership – he’s building my skills, I’m building his, and we’re learning together how to build a chair. It’s been a joy and privilege and I know these travishers would be well-used and well-cared for by Gerard!
Please sign me up. I’ve wanted to enter the world of greenwood chairmaking for so long. Thank you.
I’ve been making tenons using chisels and a hole guide for the size of tenon I’m making. I’d like to enter my name in the drawing. Thank you.
Please add me to your list of hopeful recipients. I’m new to chair making and my attempt at making my own was less than stellar.
Would be a wonderful addition to my beginner shop. Thankyou for the opportunity
Please add my name to the list for the tenon cutters. I am just beginning my journey in making chairs. thanks
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please add my name to the list For the Tenant cutters.
Andrew Meyer
This is great. Thanks, Elia. We’re working on a set of ladder back chairs right now
Please enter my name.
Ive been looking for similar in flea markets etc.
Hello Elia, Please add my name to your list. Thanks, Andras
Would like to add my name to the list for consideration
Hi Elia. I am just getting started in the chair making practice and these would be very helpful.
Please sign me up, Elia! I want to get more serious about chair making but the cost of many of the specialty tools is not in my budget. Thanks.
I would love to be entered as well. I second Paul and saying how generous it is of you to offer. I have been itching to make chairs ever since I saw you, Elia, make a windsor on an old episode of The Woodwright Shop I was streaming on PBS. But like others, the need for specialized tools has made it hard to get past some scrap tests on hand-shaved tenons that looked good on the surface but didn’t actually hold so well! With this set, I think I could swing getting one of your reamers and then going to town!
That’s very generous of you, Elia.
I hope whoever you donate them to will carry the tradition forward and, when their chair making days are over, will donate them again.
I would love to be considered for the drawing also. I am in the country of Armenia and trying to promote and share my love for crafts and woodworking here with the people in this country. These tools would go a long way. Let me know if I can help pay for some of the shipping out here as well…
I would loved to be entered into the drawing. I have retired and messed in woodworking for a while but have an overwhelming desire to make a stick chair! Love your work and blogs. Thanks!
How about just donating them to The Chairmaker’s Toolbox? Worthy group and the tools will definitely go to an aspiring chairmaker.
I would love to be considered to receive this hand-tool solution to cutting tenons. I am retired and originally inspired by Curtis’s mesmerizing videos, have been making chairs for years, but am always short of the better tools.