Period Furniture Makers

[Phil Mueller]

I had the opportunity to visit the American Society of Period Furniture Makers event at the Detroit Institute of Arts today. It was a pleasure meeting fellow creeker Mike Holden who was nice enough to give me a hands on lesson. Thanks again Mike! Really appreciate it. You’ve inspired me to dust off the few rounds I have and give them another go. And by the way, I forgot to mention that the spice box you had on display is stunning.

I also had the opportunity to reintroduce myself to Ed Stuckey. Ed lives in Detroit and I had met him years ago and had the opportunity to see some of his work in his home and get a tour of his workshop. His talent/work is second to none. One of the pieces he had on display was this table:

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It’s a good photo, but way more amazing in person. Truly beautiful piece.


Marco Terenzi was also there with a full display of his miniature tools. His wood and metal craftsmanship was amazing. Every last detail exact, and all fully working tools. His miniature #62 took a perfect full and thin shaving.

All in all a very enjoyable event.

[Frederick Skelly]

That table is just breathtaking!

[Bob Lang]

Just a minor correction, the organization is the Society of American Period Furniture Makers aka SAPFM. It's a great organization with chapters around the country. One of the benefits of membership is the annual journal American Period Furniture, which I edit.

Bob Lang

[Phil Mueller]

Thanks Bob for the correction.

[Jeff Bartley]

Wow, that table! Inlay work like that has always intimidated me. Phil, was Ed's shop largely hand tool centric or power or both? Modern fancy or old industrial?

Side note to Bob Lang: thank you for your article long ago showcasing the three-toed dragon stool. I built a varient of that stool and sit on it everyday!

[Bob Lang]

Thanks for the kind words Jeff. That stool is nearly indestructible, even when it's just knocked together, and a lot of fun to build.

Bob Lang

[mike holden]

Phil,
Thank you for the kind words, it was a pleasure meeting you as well.
Here are a few more pics from the event:
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The calm before the storm
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Steve Lash (on right) showed a clock and silverware boxes. Steve is a Cartouche winner.
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Marco Terenzi miniatures (exquisite)
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more from Marco
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A work in progress by Ed Stuckey


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[mike holden]

Continued...

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Ben Brung demonstrated the springpole lathe

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Marco Terenzi

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Jim Crammond (seated), Ben Brung, and Andrew Messimer and showing how the back and arms of a windsor chair are made

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Marco demonstrating the use of his block plane on alaskan cedar

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Thanks for watching,
Mike

[Jeff Bartley]

That looks like a really fun event! Thanks for sharing photos.