Monthly Archives: January 2013

Sumitsubo

Posted on January 24, 2013 by michaellangford2012

After the axe and adze have shaped the surface of a timber, the spear plane (yari kana) is used to achieve a smooth, slightly rippled surface, like calm water.  Reading the grain closely is essential; always following the contours, feeling the … Continue reading →

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tools…beyond price

Posted on January 24, 2013 by michaellangford2012

The risers for our new stair: scantlings:  15– 3/4″ x 7,3/8″ x 37″ materials:  3–1x8x16′ + 1–1x4x16′ C-grade yellow pine, jointed, ripped, joined, glued, ripped (a nominal 1×8 is 7,1/4″ at best, by the time it’s jointed may be only 7″; … Continue reading →

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American Empire

Posted on January 24, 2013 by michaellangford2012

Furniture of this type, American Empire, appears to have originated in early 19th century America, and flourished until around the time of the Civil War.  Empire furniture was built in more or less the same territory as that occupied by … Continue reading →

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