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From "Woodworking"
episode DIW-206 |
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Although their sect was originally an English religious movement, American Shakers found a home in New York and became renowned for the handmade craftsmanship of their products. Despite the fact that Shaker furniture has little adornment, most woodworkers agree that true Shaker creations are unparalleled in quality. DIY Woodworking host Bruce Johnson uses a kit to complete his Shaker creation -- a rocking chair. This project can be completed for less than $250 (most kits contain all materials -- even glue and stain) and is a great project for beginners. Before getting started, Johnson recommends the following: - Immediately checking all pieces in the kit against the enclosed materials list and instructions to insure that none of the pieces is missing.
- Using fine sandpaper to remove any marks or rough edges (a few sandpaper selections are usually enclosed with the kit; sanding can also be done as the pieces are assembled).
Complete plans and kit for the Shaker Rocking Chair in Bruce Johnson's demonstration can be purchased from the Shaker Workshops. Front Posts Materials: Shaker Rocking-Chair Kit
Web clamps
- Begin by dry-fitting the three front rungs into the two front legs.
- Use small brush to apply glue inside holes (figure A) on all pieces. Even though glue bonds the wood surfaces, it also causes the wood to swell, ensuring a snug fit.
- Insert rungs into all holes on one side of leg, then insert them into all the holes on the opposite leg (figure B).
- Use web clamps to encompass the frame and secure all the pieces as they dry ( figure C)
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RESOURCES :
Shaker Rocking Chair Kit
Model: F151
Shaker Workshops
Ashburnham, MA 01430-8001
Fax: (978) 827-6554
Email: shaker@shakerworkshops.com
Website: www.shakerworkshops.com
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Model: 0486270033
Author: John G. Shea
Dover Publications Inc.
Website: www.doverpublications.com
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Model: 080697267X
Author: Thomas Moser
Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
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Model: 0936399171
Author: Ejner Handberg
Berkshire House Publishers
Lee, MA 01238
Phone: 413-243-0303
Fax: 413-243-4737
Email: info@berkshirebooks.com
Website: www.berkshirebooks.com
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Model: 0486228193
Author: Robert F.W. Meader
Dover Publications Inc.
Website: www.doverpublications.com
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Model: 156158357X
Author: Christian Becksvoort
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
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Model: 0809495333
Author: Kenneth Winchester (Editor) , et al
Time Life Books
Website: www.timelife.com
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Model: 0809495252
Author: Time Life Video
The Woodworker's Guide to Furniture Design: The Complete Reference. . .
Model: 155870437X
Author: Garth Graves
Betterway Books (F & W Publications)
Website: www.fwpublications.com
Woodworking Techniques: Best Methods for Building Furniture from Fine Woodworking
Author: Editors of Fine Woodworking magazine
Publisher: Taunton Press
ISBN: 1561583456
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Model: 1561583960
Author: Fine Woodworking, Tim Schreiner (Introduction)
The Taunton Press Inc.
Website: www.taunton.com
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Model: 0783559534
Author: Editors of Time Life Books
Time Life Books
Website: www.timelife.com
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Model: 0762407190
Author: Sharon Duane Koomler
Running Press
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Phone: 215-877-1733
Fax: 800-453-2884
Email: support@runningpress.com
Shaker Museum and Library
Shaker Museum and Library
Old Chatham, NY 12136
Phone: (518) 794-9100
Website: shakermuseumandlibrary.org
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