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Gyokucho #372 Rip Cut Dozuki (Dovetail) Saw
Posted January 24, 2016
For years I used a traditional push-type dove-tail saw. Didn't even look at pull saws. Then a couple years ago I picked up one of those dowel trimming flexible blade pull saws at Menards. Shortly after I was using it to cut dovetails on my world famous thin-sided small drawers. I continued to work with that small saw until very recently when I was trying to cut dovetails to join the corners of a cabinet. The saw was getting dull and was overwelmed by the 3/4" thick stock.
Sanding Panels
Posted January 19, 2016
This video shows how I sand panels, large and small. I start with 120 grit and follow with 180 grit. The belts I use are White non-loading sanding belts to resist clogging. They cut much longer that the regular resin coated belts.
Craft Show Discovery-Exit Statements
Posted January 9, 2016
From the first year of my career all the way to the second year of my encore career in furniture making I sat with my work, in a booth, exhibiting at various craft shows. From day one I kept getting all kinds of complimentary comments about my work. I was convinced that the people loved my designs and craftsmanship. But my sales told a different story.
Introducing Cabinet on Stand V
Posted November 25, 2015
Introducing the fifth in the series of my Cabinet on Stand designs. The inspiration is from an image that appeared in my mind a few months ago. I wanted to float a small cabinet within tall curved legs. It is made from Black Cherry lumber.
What does "making expenses" mean?
Posted November 25, 2015
I often hear the statement "I made expenses" from exhibitors at poorly attended shows. I ask if they included the cost of replacing the inventory they sold as an expense. Consistently the answer is "no".
Stools
Posted November 8, 2015
I have been working on some stools for the upcoming show. They are my "Seating II" series. About 18 1/2 inches tall. Two walnut stools are already sold. Here is a picture of the leg assemblies waiting for final sanding before entering the finishing area.
39th Annual Morristown CraftMarket - Observations
Posted October 25, 2015
I exhibited at this show back in 1982. It was a very good show for attendance and sales at that time. I returned this year as part of my encore career in furniture making. I am trying to do each show I did back in the day, one more time, sort of a farewell tour.
Introducing the Decade Box
Posted October 8, 2015
1986 saw the decline of my great plan to have my own furniture designer/maker business. It would be my last year as a furniture maker until my encore career started in 2008. I had ceased doing the fine craft show circuit, for the most part, in 1984. The following two years saw me making computer furniture for a distributer. However I still managed to prototype some of my designs which lead us into this story.
My Apologies
Posted September 20, 2015
It may appear that I have dropped off the face of the world with my lack of posts and exhibits at shows. This is caused by my deep concentration on a very involved furniture project I accepted late last year. I speculated that it would consume most of this year and it is.
Who will provide the next home for this S-curve Rolltop desk?
Posted July 13, 2015
XXXI Rolltop Desk-walnut
