Can you point me in the direction where I can find information about the construction of Shaker furniture. I need a better understanding about the frames and hidden areas more than the casework or exterior elements. I am not sure if the articles in your pages are historically accurate and true irregardless of the need to alter the work to accommodate the different climatic conditions of today’s homes. Thank you
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I thought I posted but I goofed somewhere!
See: http://www.shakerworkshops.com/sdesign1.htm
And maybe this book: I use to have it but gave it to the local libary.
http://www.powells.com/biblio/1-9780806983929-4
I have never made a 'true' shaker style but I think most of my work, though 'wing it', is sort of based on this style with my thoughts.
Not sure, but I think/am sure, like all local woodworkers, they used the woods available! No UPS to ship in wood of their choice.
are historically accurate and true irregardless of the need to alter the work to accommodate the different climatic conditions...
I could be wrong but I think the Shakers/Quakers were widespread throught the USA in many different climates. I would think they need crops to grow first! Woodworking secondary.
And as I would think.. All (good fit) basic joint construction comes first. The exterior details, seem to me, to be what makes the style. I could be wrong?
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