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Monthly Archives: April 2016
How to make bakelite?
Why in the world is a woodworker interested in bakelite? You might ask. Well, because it was widely used to make some of the coolest objects we know. Early radio’s, telephones, light switches, knobs… Before the invention of thermoplastics it … Continue reading
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A unique find at Texel – pt. 2
Last week I reported about the discovery of a 17th century wardrobe just for the coast of the Dutch island of Texel. Now two researchers of the Amsterdam and Leiden universities, Helmer Helmers and Nadine Akkerman, discovered that it belonged to someone … Continue reading
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Tagged Curiosity, History, Inspiration, Learning, Sharing information
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If We Sacrifice Trees, then Who is the God?
Some very profound words of Christopher Schwarz… Lost Art Press Working with wood has always seemed like it’s something more than just refashioning dead vegetable matter into useful items. Unlike metal, wood has a way of reminding us of the … Continue reading
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An original maker: Paul Elkins
This is just so inspiring… Based near Stanwood Washington, polymath Paul Elkins builds bicycles, pedalcars, tiny homes and shelters, boats, furniture. I am partial to the idea that it’s much more satisfying to make something yourself, rather than buying it; … Continue reading
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Rietveld and Mondrian
Sometimes people ask why there are pictures of the works of Rietveld and Mondrian in my workshop. After all I make historical, often ornamented instruments, which have nothing to do with that “modernist crap”… The works of Rietveld and Mondrian … Continue reading
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It’s a WOODEN Chair…
It’s probably one of the most (in)famous pieces of furniture we know. The so called ‘Red-Blue-Chair’, by Gerrit Rietveld. A design classic, a sort of 3D Mondrian in itself. Famous for its modern looks and as a break with design tradition. … Continue reading
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The Clogmaker
Earlier this year I posted this blog about “The Clog Makers Apprentice”. Here are some clips in which Jeremy Atkinson shows how he makes these clogs. His craftsmanship is awesome!
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A Luthier’s tale
Get a group of luthiers together and they immediately start to talk shop; discussing methods, materials, glues, sound concepts… In something that seems like an own language all to themselves. For a ‘normal’ person there is neither rhyme nor reason to … Continue reading
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The Dutch Luthier 