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  Hello folks,     We've got some wonderful workshops this summer & fall, focusing on traditional furniture with a heavy emphasis on period carving.  Mike Pekovich will be teaching a hand tool class in May.  SAPFM Cartouche winners Al Breed and Ray Journigan conducting period carving...

Clearing some of my duplicates and lesser used tools. https://www.mainecoastworkshop.com/new-used-shop-tools Various makes:  Phiel, Two Cherries, Stubai, Schaaf, some old tools.   All freshly sharpened and ready to use (light reflection might appear as imperfections- all have perfect edges)...

Maine Coast Workshop    Scholarship Program in Traditional Woodworking                                                   Starting with the 2022 workshop season, the Maine Coast Workshop is pleased to announce a Scholarship Program in Traditional Hand Skills.  The program goals are to...

  Hey folks,   The 2022 class schedule is now posted at the Maine Coast Workshop site.  Maine Coast Workshop | Woodworking School      Once again, we are featuring SAPFM Cartouche Award winners as instructors.  Classes average 5 days (Mon-Fri) and run May through October in beautiful...

Hello folks, [/color]I just wanted to make everyone aware of a unique opportunity to watch what promises to be a fascinating presentation by Russian born master carver, Alexander Grabovetskiy. Alex is teaching a 5 day workshop at my Maine Coast Workshop on June 14-19 and has offered to give a...

Hey folks, Here's an update for period furniture and carving classes at the Maine Coast Workshop, starting soon. Spots are filling but some openings are still available. Thanks, --Bill https://www.mainecoastworkshop.com/ 2021 Class scheduleJune 14-18, 2021    Alexander Grabovetskiy...

Hey folks, Just want to let everyone know that we still have spots available at the Maine Coast Workshop in beautiful seaside Camden, Maine this summer/fall.  Class size should be small (5 on average), so it's a unique opportunity to get in on the ground floor, as we get on the map, for some...

  Some nice videos I just discovered:  Lectures and Tours – THE DECORATIVE ARTS TRUST   --WFB

Hey folks,   Here's the updated schedule of traditional woodworking and carving classes at the Maine Coast Workshop in beautiful Camden, Maine.  Maine Coast Workshop School of Woodworking https://MaineCoastWorkshop.com/ Camden, Maine Wm. Francis Brown 434-907-5427 2021 Class schedule June...

Hey folks, Just thought I'd share this. It's a video presentation tomorrow eve, Tues. Aug 18th (but will remain on YouTube i assume).  It features Jeffrey Greene so it should be good.  Description below.  Not sure if it's a series or just one video on Newport furniture...

Hello folks, I'm starting 18th century carving classes (period woodworking too) at my shop in Camden, Maine this Spring and am in need of "student sets" of carving tools. If anyone has some quality carving tools (Swiss Made, for example), I'm in great need.  Thanks. www.MaineCoastWorkshop.com...

I'm starting classes this Spring at my shop in the seaside village of Camden, Maine, "the Jewel of the Maine Coast". Teachers will include some SAPFM Cartouche winners: Alf Sharp will teach "Carving the element of Chippendale highboy" Ray Journigan will teach 3 classes: a one-day...

      I had to withdraw from an incredible upcoming class with the master maker and Cartouche winner Al Breed.  I wanted to let folks know that there is an opening for Al's Townsend four draw chest class on Oct. 9 - 14, 2019.  This will be truly a once in a lifetime opportunity for someone to...

What's a good source for slotted screws?  Seems the price has gone up a lot over the past few years.  Thanks, --Bill Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/williamfrancisbrown/

  I'm looking for a good source of quality felt or baize (? same thing) to line drawers.  Self adhesive might be easiest, but if not then I would also need info on what to use to adhere the felt.   Thank you,   ---Bill

Anyone have a source for traditional marbled paper (for lining the inside of boxes or tea caddies)? Thanks.

I've got a recipe for veneer conditioner/flattener:   4 parts water   2 parts white glue   1 part denatured alcohol   1 part glycerin   Is this similar to what y'all use?   How long can I store this solution (shelf-life)?

  I'm making spade feet on some Federal tables.  I used veneer (dyed anigre, I think) to make them black for my first table, but am wondering if just using black ink might be easier next time.  Has anyone tried that?  I don't see why this would not work and it would be easier than fiting...

  Hey guys. I've got a bunch of questions..... 1.  What would you use to make black 1/8 or 3/32" cock-beading (for a Federal piece)?  I figured I could use wenge, or "blackwood" (whatever that is).  Do you have a source you'd recommend?   Might be easier to dye or otherwise colour another...

Do folks here always veneer both surfaces of a panel being used in a project vs. the show face only?