A couple of months ago, on another forum, a writer asked about bandsaw fences–what folks used, were commercial ones any good, did others make their own? Etc. Well, 20-25 years ago I made up one out of plywood that was good enough to get into Fine Woodworking. Since then — 7 years ago? — I’ve [...]
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Bandsaw Fence
Posted in Woodworking, tagged 8020, aluminum extrusion, band saw, Bandsaw, Custom, fence, Woodworking on August 21, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Super cool French Desk
Posted in Woodworking, tagged Custom, French desk, furniture, furniture design, Getty Museum, hidden compartment, J Paul Getty, Marquetry, secret compartments, veneer, woman's writing desk, Woodworking, writing desk on August 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
OK, this is cheating — again — but here’s a video of a totally cool 18th century French writing desk that’s at the J Paul Getty Museum in LA. Where’s my saw? where’s my wood? Where’s my skill?! http://www.getty.edu/art/exhibitions/paris_lifeluxury/video_frenchtable.html
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