Table of Contents:
An Interview with Spencer Nelson on Apartment Woodworking
An Overwhelming Call: The Life & Work of Eric Sloane - Michael Updegraff
Chester Cornett’s ‘Masterpiece’ - Brendan Gaffney
Norse Seat Chest - Kate Fox
Hand in Hand with Jonathan Fisher – Joshua A. Klein
Traditional Coopering - Marshall Scheetz
Book Recommendation – Chinnery’s “Oak Furniture” - Derek Olson
Examination of an 18th-century Tea Table
Tools for Learning: Woodworking with Young Kids - Joshua A. Klein & Michael Updegraff
Woodworking in Classic Literature - Megan Fitzpatrick
10,000 Hours: A Journey into Japanese Woodworking – Kim Choy
This biannual publication celebrates the preservation, research and restoration of historic furniture. Its multi-disciplinary approach brings together the perspectives of furniture makers, conservators and scholars to span woodworking past and present, with focus on pre-industrial tools and methods.
In this issue, Brendan Gaffney examines Appalachian chairmaker Chester Cornett’s remarkable bookcase rocking chair. Kate Fox investigates the intriguing six-board construction of ancient Norse sea chests, some of which have survived for centuries.
A compelling article by Joshua Klein and Michael Updegraff encourages woodworkers to share their passion for their craft with children. In a separate article, Klein shares insights he gained through researching the work of 19th century craftsman Jonathan Fisher.
There is also an interview with Spencer Nelson on woodworking in small spaces, and a photo essay examining an 18th century tea table that reveals the skills of the period craftsman. Additional contributors include Marshall Scheetz, Derek Olson, Megan Fitzpatrick and Kim Choy.
More like a book than a typical magazine, it is printed on heavy stock paper and richly illustrated with color photos. Sold as a single issue, not a subscription.
Softcover, 144 pages, 2018.