View Full Version : Wedged Tenons and Linen Panels
Leif Hanson
02-21-2005, 8:49 PM
I've done a couple articles for my web site on some classical woodworking techniques, if anybody is interested. They aren't entirely hand tooled, but a significant portion is... The first is an article on making wedged through tenons:
http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/ww/door/images/door1510.jpg
http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/ww/door/images/door1512.jpg
Here's the direct link to the article:
Wedged Through Tenons (http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/ww/door/tenons1.htm)
The second is on making a linen fold panel for a door, wall panel, or chest:
http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/ww/door/images2/img_1521.jpg
Here's the direct link to that article:
Linen Fold Panels (http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/ww/door/linen1.htm)
Hope someone find it useful, or entertaining, at the least. I haven't proof read it yet, so I want to apologize in advance for any spelling/grammar errors.
Thanks!
Leif www.norsewoodsmith.com (http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/)
Mark Stutz
02-21-2005, 9:04 PM
Leif,
These are absolutely stunning. I remember an article, FWW I think, on carving linen folds, though I couldn't imagine an application for them at the time. This is great.
Mark
Note to self: I will NOT go down this "side slope". I will NOT start buying carving tools. And if I do, I will send the bill to Leif! :D
Jim Dunn
02-21-2005, 11:14 PM
Leif,
Those are indeed some of the most beautifuly carved pieces I've seen on this site! Not to deminish anyother's carving capabilities but this is on a level equal to or better than any I've seen on most sites.
By the way where are you located geographicly?
Jim
Jim Becker
02-22-2005, 9:39 AM
Leif, I really enjoyed the carving article...very educational. Your use of the animated GIF was a great way to show the progression, too. Thanks!
Mike Scoggins
02-22-2005, 9:51 AM
Leif,
Very impressive! The carving is very interesting, and I've never seen one like it before. Thanks for the link to the article as well; I enjoyed going through it. As Jim indicated, the animiated GIF is a great idea and really shows the progression well. Next time you update your web page, you might consider slowing the animated GIF down a bit, however (i.e. stay on each view a little longer). The progression was a bit too quick for me...but, then again, I'm a little slow sometimes! :p
Mike
Mark Singer
02-22-2005, 9:54 AM
Really terrific! Very informative and of course....great work!!!
Zahid Naqvi
02-22-2005, 11:15 AM
Leif, great work. I was beginning to wonder how could one produce such consistent curves by hand carving. Didn't think about the moulding planes. nice article.
Tom Scott
02-22-2005, 11:26 AM
Great write-ups, Leif. Again, you made something that, at first, looks really difficult to do seem within the capabilities of most woodworkers.
Good job!
Tom
Leif Hanson
02-22-2005, 11:34 AM
Thanks, everyone - it's much appreciated.
Mark - this isn't a slope... A slope implies there's a surface nearby. It's better referred to as a "gravity well", or "black hole" IMO, because there's nothing near you can grab onto that will slow you down. :D
Jim D. - I'm in North Idaho. Lots of lakes and mountains, absolutely beautiful country. Totally love it here.
Mike - I slowed the gif down a bit - how's this look?
http://www.norsewoodsmith.com/ww/door/images2/lfoldcarv.gif
It's kind of abstact, but I hope it shows the basic progression well enough.
Thanks again, all!
Leif
Mike Scoggins
02-22-2005, 12:54 PM
Leif,
That's great! Now my mind can keep up with the GIF. :D
Thanks,
Mike
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