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Been wondering how a gooseneck molding was made.  It seems that a plane would not be able to make the turn at the curves.  Surely it wasn't done with a profile on a scraper?  I am confused so that means there is an easier way that I am not seeing.  Advice please? Thanks John

Hi, I sent in an automated membership application with my credit card.  I have not heard anything and have not recv the two issues of your publication. I emailed someone on your contact list who seemed to be responsible for membership matters but have not heard anything back. Can someone...

Guys, George, Adam et al, I have been reading and studying Mack Headley's Tea Table article in FWW.  I have broken down the Ionic Order he uses to numbers and wanted to post them here to get input.  I don't think the width of the leg is correct and would like anyone opinion on this.  I would...

I hope I am not wearing out my welcome on this board, but I started re-read an article by Lonnie Bird in the 12/03 issue of Popular Woodworking http://www.popularwoodworking.com/articleabstract?aid=14308.  I am having a hard time posting a link on this site.  I apologize for misspelling...

I was fooling around in the research area of this site trying to find if there are pictures or descriptions of pieces that I could look at and attempt to see column orders, golden sections etc?  I didn't get far on the Winterthur site and didn't know if anyone had a recommendation. I would...

I have been reading a lot on finishes and see that most of what I read if not all, states that you must level and rub out a finish to get it to look great.  They recommend using different grits etc, so in the 18th Century was the finish rubbed out in a manner other than french polishing?  I am...

I thank all for the insight on column orders and look forward to getting the article that Mr Walker is writing. That said, I am interested in any help on drawer progression.  I know there is the Fobanacci series but wondered how do you determine the size of the drawer to start with? Any...

There was an blog post by Adam Cherubini on his blog concerning the classic column orders.  I am trying to get some advice on using this guide as a way to determine the height/width ratio of legs and other vertical furniture members. Thanks John

Just got done watching Norm make a bonnet top high boy.  There was a "S" shaped molding that went around the bonnet near the center finial.  Anyway, Norm used multiple router bits in a sequential order to get close to the profile. How was a complicated molding like this done in 18th century?  I...

Hi guys, I am braining the attachment of a table top to its base.  I have noticed in many articles that tops are attached using pocket screws.  Is this a period method? Also, I noticed that there are pocket screws in the end rails and the long side.  Isn't this going to cause the top to be...

Hi, I am working hard at bettering my dovetail skills.  Regarding the half pin area of the tail board, should I try to saw to the line on this, or close and sneak up using a chisel? Thanks John H