Shaker Candle Stand Project
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Of all the classic Shaker style pieces, this small pedestal table is Tom’s favorite. It encapsulates the best attributes of Shaker furniture – beautifully refined minimalist design and excellent joinery integrity, making it deceptively strong for its light frame. It’s not difficult to make, especially with a clever jig and a few techniques Tom demonstrates during the Course. Using these methods he has made many of these tables as gifts, especially at Christmas. The look on the face of the receive never fails to fill the maker equally with a spirit of joy.
The design is based on one in the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of art. Tom recently modified and improved the version he initially made 30 years ago to where it’s a near perfect beauty. This is a great course to explore a fine design and craftsmanship while having a memorable experience together in the shop. Tom has made them in Cherry, Maple, Tiger maple, and Walnut. You have several material options.
The companion Course will assist you through the process of making in a way that will offer the potential to carry a level of calm as you progress. Learning new skills can be fun and though challenging, and certainly offers opportunity for mistakes, Tom is great at talking you through all that towards the reality that you can make this piece!
Dimensions: 17 1/2” D x 25 1/2” H
Topics include:
- Design overview and discussion
- Working effectively from a drawing
- Using a lathe to turn the column
- Cutting sliding dovetail joinery with a clever jig
- Making the clever sliding dovetail jig
- Bandsaw tips and techniques
- Spokeshave, rasping, and scraping techniques
- Router techniques
- Finishing approaches
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ONLINE COURSE FAQs
Is it worth watching even if I don’t build along with Tom?
Absolutely, in fact we recommend you do! Whether or not you plan to build the piece, there’s a lot to learn about woodworking, and furniture making, including tips, techniques, and tricks shared from Tom’s over 30 years of experience — peppered in along with a bit of light humor as well. After all, this is supposed to be fun right!?
How long do I have access to the Sessions?
If you purchase the Course you have UNLIMITED access to the sessions — you can watch them anytime, as often as you like.
What do I need to access the Sessions?
All you need is a device with internet connectivity, such as a desktop or laptop computer, tablet or smartphone, etc. In addition, it is necessary to use the Chrome browser to consistently navigate the more sophisticated scripts on present on membership sites.
I’m not very tech savvy… is it easy?
You will be given easy to follow instructions on how to access every session. We are here to help you figure it out so worry not.
Are the sessions downloadable, or available on any other storage media?
For many reasons we have chosen to make them available via an online platform only.
FULL-SIZE PLANS FAQs
What kind of information do the Plans provide?
These are printed copies of Tom’s original design, hand-drawn plans, just like he makes for himself before building most projects. They note all the specifications, dimensions and helpful points of view for completing the piece.
Is there information provided about the materials I’ll need and how much?
Yes, in fact each set of plans comes with a cut list, and recommendations for finishing as well.
How big are the plans?
They are printed onto 36×48 sheets and will arrive at your door in a tube which assists with safe delivery and also provides a sturdy receptacle for future storage.
We choose to deliver in a tube versus folding the Plans so you do not have to deal with creases that impact your view of the contents on the page.
Does Tom create these using CAD?
No, he hand draws every component of the elements included on the Plans. He has worked with SketchUp in the past and though he knows it to be a great tool, prefers depicting curved elements in particular by hand.
Can I get the plans in digital format?
Good question, however we do not provide our Plans in digital format. It’s one small way we attempt to maintain the integrity of the intellectual property withing the project build experience.
Rather, we prefer to offer the physical product so the parts you will be making to fulfill the project are represented in actual size.
Why did your Plans go up in price in 2023?
The USPS added a surcharge to the shipping charge for items longer that 22″ which applies directly to the tubes in which we send the Plans. We conisdered the option of folding them, but find that it ruins the experience with them as they arrive creased and wrinkled in ways that the tube can generally diminish.
SUPPORT DURING THE BUILD
What if I have questions during the Course?
No problem, this is why we have The Neighborwood community which gives you access to Tom and many fellow woodworkers via a private forum.
You can post your questions in the Private Forum and get input directly from Tom and other Neighbors as needed. In fact, you can even ask question about any project you’re working on, and post pictures of your completed work for everyone to celebrate with you!
I’m not very tech savvy, is the Forum tricky?
Not at all, and we’re happy to help you learn how to use it. We’re all learning as we go, and once you get the hang of it… you’ll love it!
How can I learn more about The Neighborwood?
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