The following write-up describes the making of a conventional looking glass molding that can be scaled up or down to suit the size of the frame. For better examination click on any of the images for an enlarged view. Generally … Continue reading
We’ve had a project in the shop I’d like to tell you all about. Colonial Williamsburg’s Historic Trades Department is working with The Museum of the American Revolution to construct a copy of George Washington’s wartime Headquarters- “The First Oval … Continue reading
Hello everyone: No this is not directly about the spinet keyboard work, although it all relates, as you will see… Just a little followup to one topic I touched on back in January at the Mount Vernon WW conference. Why … Continue reading
Okay, we would like to settle the perennial question (or statement) we get in the shop: “Since you didn’t have sandpaper…” or “Did they have sandpaper?” or “Was sandpaper available back then?” Answer: Yes, we had it. Proof? Here goes: … Continue reading
Hello everyone: Anyone recognize these little tools? If you are into violin making or bow making, you should. They are known by names such as violin planes, finger planes, palm planes. They may look like toys from their size, but … Continue reading
In 1700 almost all of the white inhabitants of British colonial America were English or descended from English immigrants. The total white and black population was only about 250,000. By 1776 this figure had grown to 2.5 million! Contributing to … Continue reading
Hello again, all: On the recent post about toothing planes, we had a question in the comments section as to whether they were used to flush dovetail pins on drawer sides. As Bill replied, we remember seeing this but have … Continue reading
