On February 13, 1776 Thomas Nevell credited Thomas Proctor for a "Uniform Coat" and Edward Bonsall for a "pair of Lether breechs". July was six months off but the Continental Congress had previously met in Philadelphia at Carpenters' Hall, which Nevell had helped design and build, in 1774 and 1775. In December 1775, John and … Continue reading A Uniform Coat
Batsto Furnace Part II
More information and photos of the carved mahogany stove plate pattern at the Burlington County Historical Society. The size of the pattern is 26 inches high and 33 inches wide. The ground of the relief carving is on the shy side of 5/16 of an inch below the upper surface. I don’t believe a router … Continue reading Batsto Furnace Part II
Batsto Furnace
I recently spent the day working at the Burlington County Historical Society in Burlington, New Jersey. While there I was able to examine and photograph what is, for me, one of the treasures of their collection - a carved-wood pattern used to produce one side of a ten-plate cast iron stove. A small number of … Continue reading Batsto Furnace
Catching Up
There were several questions I didn’t have the answer to during my week teaching at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. I’m using this post to correct that with the hope that those who attended the class stop in here from time to time. Several years ago I decided to make an another attempt at … Continue reading Catching Up
“There Are No Shortcuts To Any Place Worth Going.” Beverly Sills
I’ve had inquiries from a number of people who have signed up for the class I’m giving at The Marc Adams School of Woodworking in May, about what materials and equipment it will be useful to have on hand besides their carving tools. Most students I encounter, whether new to carving or having practiced for … Continue reading “There Are No Shortcuts To Any Place Worth Going.” Beverly Sills
In Proportion to the Trouble 