On Fri, 26 Dec 2003 21:30:19 -0800, Fly-by-Night CC
brought forth from the murky depths:

The original American A&C pieces I've seen in person from Gus Stickley
as well as his brothers - L&JG - Limbert and Roycrofters all appear to
use wide pieces for tops and case sides. (It's been observed that oak
may have been the "chosen wood" for American A&C due to other hardwood
being overharvested prior to 1875-ish.)

And they had mills on every corner back then, so it was much more
available qsawn at less of a premium than it now is (when available).


There's a new book by Taunton Press on Arts & Crafts furniture, just
published this year. I rec'd a copy for Christmas and it's chock full of
pics of original pieces. I don't recall seeing any with what I would
consider unusually narrow glue-ups (less than 8" or so).

Ooh, ooh, is that Rodel's book? I have an Amazon gift certificate
burning a hole in my virtual pocket. Is it really good?

I got an email from Robert Lang about his new book being available
now, too. "Shop Drawings for Craftsman Interiors; Cabinets, Moldings
& Built-ins of Every Room in the Home" (Amazon $17.47)

Hmmm, decisions, decisions...
(I'd get both but Griz is delivering a Shop Fox mortiser next week
so I can stop dragging my heels.)

P.S: Conan, start holding your breath.


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