Why I Do What I Do, Part 1

When a Craftsman of to-day sets to work to make a chair, the knowledge which he takes so much for granted is the stored-up inheritance of generations of craftsmen who had preceded him. He is profiting by their discoveries, their failures, and adding whatever of its own particular worth in new processes the present age … (Read More)

Low Chest with Drawer

I’m realizing a couple things in my designs I’m doing lately. I like designing with curves. I love the life it adds to a relatively simple basic form. Imagine the piece below with all straight lines, it would be pretty boring, missing anything that would catch your eye or add life to the space it … (Read More)

Wall Hanging Book Cabinet

This is a bookshelf design I’m working on. I need a shelf over my desk at the shop to hold some of my woodworking books, so I came up with this. Its about 32″ x 20″ with hand dovetailed drawers and shelves attached to the sides with through mortice and tenons. I like the design … (Read More)