Chair Notes

I get asked a lot about the oil that I use, and over the years I've used many different types. One mix that I've often returned to i...

I just returned from the Lie-Nielsen open house in Maine and, as usual, I can't say enough about the host and all the other makers. It...

I've been finishing up these three little youth chairs lately. They have a presence that's hard to ignore, something about the fine ...

Recently a client asked me to take process shots of his chair being finished, so here they are. Painting chairs has long been a sore spot a...

I've had a couple of busy weeks here with lots of folks in the shop. First, I had the pleasure of finally meeting Jameel Abraham, whom I...

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...

A few years ago, I was inspired by the colors and new growth of Spring when building a curved settee and I named it the "Spring Settee...

There is one opening left for the class that I am teaching at the Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking beginning this Friday. I am exci...

I don't think that I have to go very far explaining the troubles that can plague finishing. We all love woodworking and hate finishing. ...