petersturner

South Portland
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Its the middle of February, 2009, and my website has just become fully functional. Theres a blog, connected to my site, that offers my perspective so that people can get to know me a bit better. As woodworking content slips into the blog I'll post it here. I hope you find it interesting and useful.


thanks, Peter

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Two New Projects: A Book and a Boxseat

Mar 24, 2010

Here's an update on "Blanket Chests", the book that Scott Gibson and I are pulling together.

Ryan's Blanket Chest

Sep 14, 2009

Here's an overview of a blanket chest project that recently passed through my shop.

Have Your Blanket Chest Featured in an Upcoming Book

Jul 15, 2009
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Call for Entries: I'm looking for 35 blanket chests to appear in an upcoming book on the subject for The Taunton Press.

Pecha Kucha Night - Portland

May 20, 2009

Do you live near Portland, Maine? Stop by the SPACE gallery for Pecha Kucha Night, where 10 presenters will offer 20 slides of their work and speak for 20 seconds about each one.

Our Evening at the Masonic Temple

May 8, 2009

an evening recounted

Creativity Invite

Apr 29, 2009

Learn about an essential event sponsored by the Maine Center for Creativity.

Press Coverage: A nicely written profile

Apr 24, 2009

Peter Turner is featured in the Maine Sunday Telegram.

Rocker Project: Off to the Show

Mar 25, 2009

My rocker's complete and ready for the CraftBoston show this weekend. See shots of glue-up and the finished piece.

Rocker Project: Almost there

Mar 20, 2009

The arrow rocker is almost complete. See some of the final fitting and shaping that happens before glue up.

Rocker Project: Break-neck pace

Mar 18, 2009

Two weeks 'til the CRAFTBOSTON show. I'm working at break-neck speed to complete my rocker project. See how I'm progressing with the joinery...

Rocker Project: Making Rocker Legs

Mar 8, 2009
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I'm back to work on my rocker project, turning the legs on the lathe. Take a look at the chips flying with these photos shot with my camera's timer.

white oak jewelry box

Mar 8, 2009

white oak jewelry box

Rocker Project: How to Make an Arrow Rocker in Ash

Feb 17, 2009
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Peter Turner digs into a new project. In this entry, see how he mills a stack of 12/4 ash and find out about the bent laminations that he uses for the curved chair back.

Home Stretch for a Danish Cord Seat

Feb 13, 2009

My completed bench frame is ready for Danish cord. Take a look.

It's all been done before

Feb 9, 2009
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Recent comments


Re: UPDATE: 2011 Fine Woodworking Archive DVD-ROM (1975 - 2011)

please sign me up, thanks

posted: 6:28 am on November 7th  

Re: FW Teams Up with CustomMade.com

Great - This is a natural. I think it will benefit us all.

posted: 12:59 pm on August 25th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Wharton Esherick Studio & Collection

Please add me to the list. Thanks.

posted: 7:08 am on August 20th  

Re: Rocker Project: Making Rocker Legs

Hi Lloyd - I'm glad you like the chair. Its seat is at standard seat height of around 18". The rockers are pure Shaker and came from John Kassay's book on Shaker furniture. You might see other useful information about rocking chairs in this great book.

best, Peter

posted: 7:59 am on March 18th  

Re: Fine Woodworking Author in Space

Hi Mark - Thanks for posting this. The blue rim is like neon.

best, Peter

posted: 4:07 pm on March 13th