View Full Version : Anything to visit in NYC?
Ian Barley
02-15-2004, 6:32 PM
I am due to get a weekend in New York city in a couple of weeks. The pound/dollar rate makes it sensible for us to do some of the shopping to replace our fire damaged clothing in NYC and get a weekend away.
I have visited a couple of times before and done most of the usual tourist things. We intend to visit Ground zero to pay our respects but I am interested in anything woodwork related that I should consider.
We will basically be based in Manhattan and are very unlikely to make it to any of the outer boroughs. Does anybody have any recommendations??
Martin Shupe
02-15-2004, 10:27 PM
Ian,
Maybe you are familiar with Garratt Wade Tools.
If you are, you may be disappointed in their "storefront".
It is up an elevator ride in a skyscraper, and there is a window where you can ask to see stuff from the catalog.
Great catalog, disappointing store. :(
Still, if you have not seen there catalog, it would be worth it to go by and get one and compare prices.
The other place I might go is to see Kim Carelton Graves (I think I spelled it correctly). He runs a furniture shop in NYC, and has written books for Taunton. Supposed to be very nice in person. He recently moved his shop, but I think it was a move upstairs in the same building.
Another place might be "Tools for Working Wood", but they list their address as a PO Box, so I don't know if they have a real store or not.
Check their website. It is their name, .com
No affilliation with anyone.
Jim Becker
02-15-2004, 10:59 PM
Thos Moser (http://www.thosmoser.com) has a showroom at 699 Madison Avenue on the 2nd Floor. If you like cherry with a fine finish, you'll enjoy fondling his furniture!
Joel Moskowitz
02-15-2004, 11:30 PM
Tools for Working Wood
We are located at 27 West 20th Street suite 507
M-f 10:30 - 6:00
most of the tools are available and we have a workbench so you can play.
However while you are in NY don't miss
the Metropolitain Museum of Art - second largest collection on display
of American Furniture in the world.
fab collection of European and asian furniture too.
And of course if You like arts and CRafts furntiure -
Audi - with the stickley collection is right around the corner from my shop.
joel
Jeff Evans
02-19-2004, 7:59 PM
I would agree with visiting the Metropolitain Museum of Art. I was there in November 2003. There is an excellent furniture display. I was also impressed with their display of medieval armor.
If you have some time, Philadelphia is on a couple hours away. The Philadelpia Museum of Art also has a great furniture display.
Jeff
Jim Becker
02-19-2004, 8:32 PM
If you have some time, Philadelphia is on a couple hours away. The Philadelpia Museum of Art also has a great furniture display.
There are a ton of woodworking/woodturning/furniture attractions in the Delaware Valley, not to mention an abundance of historical sites.
Bill Grumbine
02-20-2004, 9:24 AM
We will basically be based in Manhattan and are very unlikely to make it to any of the outer boroughs. Does anybody have any recommendations??
Hi Ian
I was getting all excited right up until this quote. We are only about 90 minutes west of the city, and would love to have you as a guest, but if you aren't able to make it out of the city, perhaps next time.
Bill
Ian Barley
02-20-2004, 6:45 PM
Hi Ian
I was getting all excited right up until this quote. We are only about 90 minutes west of the city, and would love to have you as a guest, but if you aren't able to make it out of the city, perhaps next time.
Bill
Bill
I had no idea that you were that close. I think that this time around we will be too short on time for a visit. As I said this is really mainly a shopping trip. (If we're honest it's more me accompanying my wife on her shopping trip)
I am sure that this isn't the last time we will visit NY so maybe next time I'll build a visit into the plans.
I have the Met on my standby list if I get any significant time outside of the Gap or Crate & Barrel but hadn't thought to look there for furniture, but I will now.
Thanks all for responses
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