Tag Archives: The Anarchist’s Design Book

Table Trestles-Part 9-Complete

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Greg Merritt

Finally!  After days of applying finish and buffing, these two staked dining tables are finally complete!  This project started as a simple idea from the “The Anarchist’s Design Book” for two easily moved “knock-down” tables.  That simple idea became a … Continue reading →

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Table Trestles-Part 1

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Greg Merritt

The List. If you are a woodworker with a significant other, than you are well aware of the list.  It is that list of things that our significant other wants us to build.  Sometimes we make excuses why we don’t … Continue reading →

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Tapered Octagonal Legs with the OCTA-LEG-PRO

Posted on January 7, 2017 by Greg Merritt

I really like the staked furniture method.  I like the design process and the making.  Consequently, I have several staked projects on the “to-do” list.  Since I don’t own or plan to add a lathe to my shop, the tapered, … Continue reading →

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Staked Side Table-Part 1

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Greg Merritt

Step two in my exploration of staked furniture.  Nothing too daring, just a slightly larger version of the staked stand with a drawer thrown in for good measure.  While the staked stand was built mostly ad hoc, I put a … Continue reading →

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Tables and Seating in Hillbilly Proportions

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I’m a big fan of designing my projects based upon proportions.  Not that I have an issue with a dimensional approach, I just find proportions give me a framework within to work.  Up to this point my designs have begun with … Continue reading →

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Staked Stand-Part 1

Posted on April 24, 2016 by Greg Merritt

I’ve read the book, a couple of times.  Wrote a review.  Read through all of the blog posts.  Purchased a tapered tenon cutter and reamer.  Even took a sip of the Kool-Aid, at least figuratively.  I have to admit that I’m … 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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