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Making an Elliptical Laminating Form for a Table Apron

Posted Apr 10, 2012

For a custom table apron, we built an elliptical form.

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Designing a Custom Dining Table with an Elliptical Top

Posted Mar 29, 2012

We designed a pedestal table whose top is a mathematically true ellipse.

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Character Making

Posted Mar 20, 2012

We make time and opportunity for children to contribute.

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Fairing Arms to Back legs

Posted Mar 08, 2012

We sculpt rocker arms to flow seamlessly from the back legs.

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Modifying the Crosscut Saw

Posted Mar 03, 2012

We tailor our machines to the tasks.

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A Frog on a Chair Leg

Posted Feb 27, 2012

We can carve.

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A Boring Machine for Recessing Chair Glides

Posted Feb 01, 2012

We built a machine to bore a recess for chair glide felt.

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Sharpening the Turning Tools

Posted Dec 16, 2011

We turn parts by hand at the lathe. The tools must be sharp.

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Fitting Drawers

Posted Dec 12, 2011

Drawers must be loose enough so they don't stick, but tight enough to be sweet.

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Gluing Chair Seats

Posted Oct 03, 2011

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