Does anyone know what kind of finish(es) were typically applied to
original all-wood Shaker footstools? I have just completed two
Hancock footstools made from plans in "Shop Drawings of Shaker
Furniture and Woodenware Volume III" and I wanted to apply the same
original finish. This book does not always mention finishes. The
tops are southern yellow pine and the legs were turned from white oak.
These footstools do not have fabric tapes. TIA

On May 20, 7:28*am, Phisherman wrote:
Does anyone know what kind of finish(es) were typically applied to
original all-wood Shaker footstools? *I have just completed two
Hancock footstools made from plans in "Shop Drawings of Shaker
Furniture and Woodenware Volume III" and I wanted to apply the same
original finish. *This book does not always mention finishes. *The
tops are southern yellow pine and the legs were turned from white oak.
These footstools do not have fabric tapes. *TIA

Most shaker furniture was finish with shellacor painted with milk
paint.
I have a section in my web site on shaker furniture and links for moe
information on shakers and furniture.

Randy
http://nokeswoodworks.com

On Tue, 20 May 2008 05:46:25 -0700 (PDT), randyswoodshoop
wrote:

On May 20, 7:28*am, Phisherman wrote:
Does anyone know what kind of finish(es) were typically applied to
original all-wood Shaker footstools? *I have just completed two
Hancock footstools made from plans in "Shop Drawings of Shaker
Furniture and Woodenware Volume III" and I wanted to apply the same
original finish. *This book does not always mention finishes. *The
tops are southern yellow pine and the legs were turned from white oak.
These footstools do not have fabric tapes. *TIA

Most shaker furniture was finish with shellacor painted with milk
paint.
I have a section in my web site on shaker furniture and links for moe
information on shakers and furniture.

Randy
http://nokeswoodworks.com


Good links Randy! I have an extensive collection of Shaker books, yet
have not seen any mention of footstool finishes. Much of my furniture
is Shaker replicas I agree that many items were finished with milk
paint and/or shellac. Thanks.

On May 20, 11:35*am, Phisherman wrote:
On Tue, 20 May 2008 05:46:25 -0700 (PDT), randyswoodshoop





wrote:
On May 20, 7:28*am, Phisherman wrote:
Does anyone know what kind of finish(es) were typically applied to
original all-wood Shaker footstools? *I have just completed two
Hancock footstools made from plans in "Shop Drawings of Shaker
Furniture and Woodenware Volume III" and I wanted to apply the same
original finish. *This book does not always mention finishes. *The
tops are southern yellow pine and the legs were turned from white oak.
These footstools do not have fabric tapes. *TIA

Most shaker furniture was finish with shellacor painted with milk
paint.
I have a section in my web site on shaker furniture and links for moe
information on shakers and furniture.

Randy
http://nokeswoodworks.com

Good links Randy! *I have an extensive collection of Shaker books, yet
have not seen any mention of footstool finishes. *Much of my furniture
is Shaker replicas *I agree that many items were finished with milk
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I do alot of shaker stuff myself.. I have been to both shaker villages
in Kentucky. I like there clean lines.

Randy

On Tue, 20 May 2008 13:09:43 -0700 (PDT), randyswoodshoop
wrote:


I do alot of shaker stuff myself.. I have been to both shaker villages
in Kentucky. I like there clean lines.


Me too!

I haven't been to Kentucky, but there's a nice Shaker village in MA.

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