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For a Phila. tall clock base joined to the sides of the base with DT's, which piece - sides or secondary wood base - is pins and which is tails? Seems most reasonable to me that sides of this case should be pins and the base piece tails, then the joint is locked together so the sides can't...

Really easy to find decent old 2-3' wooden spirit levels that need jut a little TLC to spiff them up and they are often constructed of really nice wood.  Typically these are available for under $5 or so at flea markets but often one or more of the glass "windows" protecting an intact spirit...

For the most discriminating Newport furniture connoisseur - just in time for the holidays - once in a lifetime opportunity - completely up your level of inspiration as you reproduce your next piece of Newport furniture - this is not a joke. FOR SALE: Home of famous cabinetmaker, John Goddard...

A little off topic but for anyone interested see the announcement below for an upcoming lecture by Dr. Jennifer Mass - Senior Scientist and Laboratory Director, Scientific Research and Analysis Laboratory, Winterthur Museum and Art Conservation Department, University of Delaware - in November at...

Anybody have recommendations for must see restorations or tool stores while in Kyoto or Tokyo?

Here's an upcoming exhibit in Newport RI for anyone interested in a close up look at some original RI furniture “A Writer’s Dozen: Desks from the Collections of The Newport Historical Society” opens Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Seventh Day Baptist Meeting House, 82 Touro St., Newport, and continues...

I acquired a classic Marples Hibernia Works Sheffield brace along with a dozen or so bits a few months ago.  Although this is not the beautiful Ultimatum model, it does have all brass cladding, ivory inlay, ebony handle, and terrific brass medallion.  It's all in great shape and totally usable...