Tools and Supplies

REAMERS

This tool reams the arm stump and leg holes in the seat to a six-degree taper. A set screw adjusts the blade’s depth of cut.

TENON CUTTERS

A variety of sizes to cut tenons on legs, posts and spindles.  Sets are also available.

TRAVISHERS

These travishers are made specifically for chair seats. Brass soles are attached to the walnut bodies for increased wear resistance.

OAK RIVINGS

Oak blanks are split from an log to ensure straight grained, knot-free chair parts. They are shipped green (wet).

BENDING FORMS

Bending forms for bending your own chair backs.

BENT CHAIR BACKS

Bent backs are riven from an oak log, shaved with a drawknife and spokeshave, steam bent and then thoroughly dried. They are the same bent bows and crests I use in my chairs.

TURNINGS

These crisp, well-proportioned chair turnings are riven (split) from a hard maple log and hand turned when still green. Hard maple is extremely strong and holds a sharp edge — riving ensures straight grain for strength.

ONLINE CLASSES

Each 2-hour Zoom class has a demonstration session immediately followed by a Q&A. The recording will be published a few hours after each class ends (each class’ recording is free in perpetuity for everyone who purchased the class).