Woodworker: John CameronCameron found CR to be “an island of idealism, a place where the pursuit of the best was valued above all and in all.” But he also remembers Krenov saying, “Perfectionism can lead to paralysis,” which Cameron took to mean keep on working, but don’t stop looking or questioning. The demilune is a traditional form. However, this one in Swiss pear, with its Rhulmannesque legs, shows Krenov’s influence in the sense of proportion, the workmanship, and the details. Cameron, a member of the New Hampshire Furniture Masters, works alone in a small shop. He designs and builds custom furniture and bamboo fly rods, and does decorative metal and wood engraving.

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