Chair Notes

I recently rebuilt my larger steambox that I use for classes. I had such good results using the two steamers and insulated boxes in Atlanta ...

I've been recovering from my trip to WIA this week.  I felt incredibly proud to be there with Claire Minihan, Tim Manney and Caleb Jam...

Making shapes in wood is what got me into furniture making. I recall seeing the sculptural curves in Sam Maloofs work and coveting his job. ...

I am not a scientist. I think that the scientific method is one of the great achievements of mankind, but, I would never claim that I'd ...

Here are a couple of cool links that you might enjoy. First, a video showing the results of tests concerning the effects of chipbreakers o...

I believe the the shavehorse is one of the greatest inventions ever. The rhythm and ease of working on one comes so naturally to folks that...

I am in Melbourne teaching some classes and have lots of good stuff to share. New woods, new tools, new techniques and new friends! One o...

As usual, summertime has been a tough time to sit down and keep up with all that's happening in the shop. But what's unusual is all...

Thanks for all the great suggestions on the Centerline Challenge. I read them all and even took some influence from some of them.  I think ...

Recently, I had a brain storm about finding the straight axis of a bent chair part. In my recent work, being able to register the axis of a ...

Here are a few more installments in the video series that Curtis has been making. Enjoy You can watch it here or click on the title to go t...

Every summer, I find myself more drawn to doing things away from the computer, so the blog suffers...but it's not for lack of interestin...

The old phrase "when you're holding a hammer, everything looks like a nail" ran through my head all day today in the shop. I ...