John Kilbourn's Comments on the Business of Making
Posted Oct 09, 2024
A woodworking colleague found a musing on the website and sent us his comments...his welcome and affirming commets.
Shop Log
Category: Craftsmanship
Texas Handmade Furniture
Posted Mar 04, 2020
Lonn Taylor's book on the subject has been an inspiration.
Fairing Arms to Back legs
Posted Mar 08, 2012
We sculpt rocker arms to flow seamlessly from the back legs.
Sharpening the Turning Tools
Posted Dec 16, 2011
We turn parts by hand at the lathe. The tools must be sharp.
Fitting Drawers
Posted Dec 12, 2011
Drawers must be loose enough so they don't stick, but tight enough to be sweet.
Sculpting Rocking Chair Backlegs and Arms at the Edge Sander
Posted Aug 08, 2011
We shape parts on a sander we built.
Making a Foot for Our Mitchell Trestle Table Base
Posted Jul 22, 2011
We stack laminate wood to make a toe space in the feet on our Mitchell Trestle Table.
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