Entries from December 2007
December 14th, 2007 · 5 Comments
William and Hussey Molder
With a few minor alterations to the factory model, this is definitely one of Pops’ favorites for sure!
This made in the USA machine is a must have for woodshops that are ready to take it up another level. Whether you’re building a grandfather clock or a giant classic bar, the ability to [...]
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Tags: Tool Review
December 14th, 2007 · 5 Comments
Stile & Rail is a term used by craftsman in the construction of wood doors, paneled walls and other decorative features for furniture and cabinetry.
The stile and rail construction technique for a typical cabinet door consist of five members. The two vertical pieces of the frame are known as the stiles while the two horizontal [...]
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Tags: Cabinetry · Techniques
Who said custom home bars were only for us guys? (Not me!)
In fact, I think women not only want a custom bar for their home, but they have the natural insight to turn it into part of the home and to make it look like it has always been there!
That’s the tough part for us [...]
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Tags: Bars · The Woodworkers Gallery
The future must be here!
I have to admit that until now, I’ve never thought about what I could do to help conserve the trees that have enabled me to make a living for over the last 25 years.
I’m still not thinking about it a whole lot, but this is a start!
I found these [...]
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Tags: Pops’ Rants
December 10th, 2007 · 6 Comments
An architectural term used in woodworking and design.
The flute is a hollowed out vertical groove milled or carved into columns to add a sleeker and more decorative look. This process has been around a long time!
I believe it was the ancient Greeks that started fluting their columns first, but who really knows. We’re just [...]
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Tags: Bars · Cabinetry · Mantels
Set in the terrace level of a mountainside home in the Blue Ridge Mountains in north Georgia, this home bar offers scenic views of a water falls and breath taking mountain ranges.
“Shame on me for not capturing these moments” Lesson learned!
However, I do have some good shots of the bar and that’s why we’re here.
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Tags: Bars · The Woodworkers Gallery
December 6th, 2007 · 1 Comment
The face frame is a wood frame attached to the front of the cabinet carcass. It is used to add strength, conceal edges, and provide a fixing point for doors, drawers, hardware, and decorative moldings.
Face frames have been a part of traditional cabinet building for centuries. Old time cabinet makers like Chippendale, Hepplewhite, and Sheraton [...]
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Tags: Cabinetry