The Woodshop Shed
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adventures in woodworking and home maintenance, from my shop in an oversized backyard shed
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New Windsor Chairmaking Classes with Richard Grell
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In his April 2013 Design Matters column, George R. Walker introduced to our pages the work of Windsor chairmaker Richard Grell, and shared the fascinating story of how a devastating fire and its aftermath proved the enduring strength of the Windsor form. Today, I received a press release
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Building a Forgotten Classic from Kaare Klint
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For the last few years, I've studied the world of campaign furniture and the history of the Roorkhee chair, an English form of military seating that appeared in the last days of the 19th century. Most people have never heard of the Roorkhee. But many people have seen the chair that evolved from the Roorkhee
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