Federal - Page 10 of 18

Mahogany Hall Table in Federal Style
June 30, 2012

Federal Style Hall Table This table is very compact but has enough capacity to handle those entry way package and mail perch duties as well as storing car keys,…
Period Furniture, Old & New, Exhibition in Hartford, CT
April 4, 2012

The Connecticut Historical Society and the Society of American Period Furniture Makers have collaborated on a show presenting original pieces and modern reproductions along side each other.
Secretary Desk
February 15, 2012

When I was young, my aunt had a slant front secretary desk with the supports which automatically slid out when the front was opened. I thought it was about the…
Williamsburg Day 3: Fitting moldings, drawers, and inlay
January 29, 2012

Another great day at Williamsburg's "Working Wood in the 18th Century" conference, filled with entertaining woodworking demos and tons of tips and inspiration to carry home.
Williamsburg Day 2: Great tips for hand-tool users
January 27, 2012

The program kicked off in earnest today with the woodworking presentations. First up was Williamsburg's own Kaare Loftheim, reproducing a bureau table made in 1754 by Williamsburg...
Williamsburg 2012: Furniture of Mount Vernon
January 27, 2012

Hundreds of woodworkers made their way to Colonial Williamsburg's 14th annual conference on "Woodworking in the 18th Century." This is my Day One report, with others to follow.
Federal Side Table
December 23, 2011

This table uses Walnut and Poplar (secondary) wood. Inlays and stringing are holly and dyed castela. Banding is aspen, mahogany and dyed castela. Stringing grooves were hand cut using...
Williamsburg hand-tool conference almost sold out
December 16, 2011

If you are a fan of hand tools or period furniture, you should check out "Working Wood in the 18th Century" at Colonial Willimasburg. This January's conference is almost sold…
gab furniture & woodworks shop
December 10, 2011

this is my dream shop it is 24'x45' it is a project of mine that hopefully will soon come true! i've placed the machinery in order that will work for…
Birds eye Maple side table
December 3, 2011

This elegant side table was designed for a customer in Portsmouth NH. It has a hand dovetailed drawer and Ebony beading around the face.

Page 10 of 18 Previous

UNLIMITED membership - Get access to it all

Start Free Trial Upgrade Membership

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.

Get complete site access to video workshops, digital plans library, online archive, and more, plus the print magazine.

Federal - Page 10 of 18

Get the latest from Fine Woodworking Magazine

#315-JAN/FEB 2025

#314-Tools & Shops 2025

#313-NOV/DEC 2024

#312-SEPT/OCT 2024

#311-JULY/AUG 2024

We hope you’ve enjoyed your free articles. To keep reading, become a member today.