Tag Archives: Christopher Schwarz

The Octagonizer Gauge

Posted on January 1, 2017 by Greg Merritt

  The most recent episode of “The Woodwright’s Shop” has Roy Underhill and Christopher Schwarz discussing staked furniture.  Part of the discussion is how to layout and cut octagonal tapered legs.  Just before CW starts the explanation of how to … Continue reading →

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The Anarchist’s Design Book-First Thoughts

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I have eagerly awaited the arrival of Christopher Schwarz’ latest book, The “Anarchist’s Design Book“, since he first hinted at it with the working title “Furniture of Necessity” way back in 2012.  The term vernacular furniture was bantered about in … Continue reading →

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