Classic Woodworking: Season 1, Episode 8
Classic Woodworking: Classic Shaker Oval Box (108)
May 25, 2018
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Inspired by the nearby Shaker Village, host Tom McLaughlin collaborates with guest John Ryan to craft authentic reproduction Shaker oval boxes out of cherry. These boxes are iconic because of their utility and potential for customization in size and shape. John shows Tom his technique for bending strips of wood around a form, creating a smooth and beautiful Shaker box.
For more on resawing on the bandsaw, see the article Learn to Resaw.
For more on using benchtop sanders, see the article Why You Need a Benchtop Sander.
For more on making a Shaker box, see the video How to Bend Wood for Shaker Boxes.
For more on using milk paint, see the article Rediscovering Milk Paint.
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Great video, one question though. What is the Anvil made out of?
A piece of black steel or galvanized plumbing pipe works.
what are the proportions of the wax mixture?
thanks
This is an extremely interesting video, thanks for making it! One gets the impression that you're looking back in time in a way at these techniques which must be centuries old. I wonder if some of the techniques here evolved in Europe first and were brought over by the settlers or whether this is a purely American design. Does anyone know the history of these boxes? Fine video! One I will have to watch carefully again to pick up all the details.
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