Peter Galbert’s FWW Live 2018 Keynote Speech
Unsurprisingly, the journey of a windsor chairmaker is rarely a straight line
When Peter set up his own shop in Boston after working as a furniture and cabinet maker in New York City for several years, he was looking for a way of working that required very little space and investment. He found it in Windsor chairmaking, and he’s been focused on chairs ever since.
Peter has taught at many craft schools around the country including the Penland School of Crafts, the North Bennet Street School, the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, Kelly Mehler’s School of Woodworking, Highland Woodworking, the Arrowmont School of Crafts, and The Port Townsend School of Woodworking.
Besides making chairs and teaching, Peter also writes the Chairnotes blog and produces the Galbert Caliper as well as other woodworking tools. He lives and works in Boston. In 2015, he published his first book, Chairmaker’s Notebook, with Lost Art Press.
More from Peter on FineWoodworking.com:
- Stretching the Windsor Tradition by Peter Galbert #254–May/June 2016 Issue
- The Simple Art of Spoon Carving by Peter Galbert #252–Jan/Feb 2016 Issue
- Windsor Rocker Without Special Tools by Peter Galbert #218–Mar/April 2011 Issue
Comments
An excellent speech. Fascinating.
Excellent presentation. I purchased Peter's book and have one of his tools as well. I've admired his work and now I have tremendous respect for him as well. He had great things to say and has given me new inspiration. If Sam Maloof were still alive, I believe Peter could hold his own with him.
Inspirational and a great pleasure to listen to. Made me feel good.
Thank you FW. This presentation is inspirational. I appreciate the opportunity. Great presentation Pete. You were great.
Ian Blackman
New Zealand
Thank you for sharing. Really interesting and entertaining. His passion is inspiring and his skill undeniable.
Peter's presentation was even more exhilarating and passionate being there last year in Southbridge to see and hear it in person.
Like Peter's first trip to the woodshop, with the rasp on the turtle, I got to the end of the video and couldn't believe an hour had passed. Amusing, enlightening, insightful. I definitely understand why he does what he does. Thanks for a wonderful presentation.
The best hour I have spent in a good while. Thank you!
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