01. Dovetailed Grease Pot
Walnut and boxwood make a little box with a secret lock to stash the woodworker’s pal.
02. Secrets of the Whirlygig
Grinding forever as his wife cranks the stone, the whirlygig man turns our hand to mechanical toys.
03. Shaker Rocker Frame
The Shakers were rocking in this classic chair of turned and steam-bent maple.
04. Shaker Rocker Seat
Traditional Shaker worsted tape in checkerboard patterns makes a sweet seat.
05. Mary May, Woodcarver
Swelling and shrinking, bending and breaking, the worker with wood must be wetness aware!
06. Wood & Water
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
07. Steam Power Sawmill
Fired by wood scraps, a giant steam engine drives ancient saws and window sash mills.
08. Harvard Side Table
With artful arched feet and tenoned trestle top, this Shaker side table stands sturdy and fine.
09. A Crutch in Time
Strong and resilient, wood has the lively lightness to support a leg when it’s lacking.
10. Hancock Pedestal Table
With its turned top and dovetailed legs, this walnut tripod table is a classic of American design.
11. Brian Boggs, Chairmaker
An Asheville artisan shows the secrets of the steam-bent green-wood chair
12. Corner Cupboard, Part 1
Build the frame and panel door of this corner cupboard—an early American classic.
13. Corner Cupboard, Part 2
Complete your corner cupboard with glass casement doors and molded crown.