Bob Lang
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Byrdcliffe Giclee Prints & Note Cards
The attraction to the artwork created by Zulma Steele and Edna Walker at the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock, New York is contagious. While preparing my book Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture a couple of years ago I asked my lovely, … Continue reading →
The Best Publication Hardly Anyone Knows About.
In 2018 I started a new job as editor for American Period Furniture, the annual journal of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers, aka SAPFM. I knew about SAPFM from visiting their booth at various woodworking shows, having members … Continue reading →
20th Anniversary of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture
I knew it was time to leave my job at a publishing company when the CEO proudly announced that “books are now commodities”. This was the same knucklehead who, in his first week asked “why do we have so many … Continue reading →
Woodstock-Byrdcliffe Guild Furniture Forum
Last Thursday, August 12, 2021 I had the pleasure of discussing Byrdcliffe furniture with Henry T. Ford, Byrdcliffe Historian and Director Emeritus in an online forum, presented by the Woodstock-Byrdcliffe Guild. The guild has a multi-faceted mission; they maintain the … Continue reading →
Two Sensible Methods to Authentic Stickley Finish
In the comments on my post:Â “Gustav Stickley Finishing Article” I was asked if I had a reasonable alternative to a fumed finish for quartersawn white oak. In that post I mention one, aniline dye followed by shellac. The other … Continue reading →
Who Designed Byrdcliffe Furniture?
In Celebration of Zulma Steele (& Edna Walker) Before I started writing about the American Arts & Crafts Period of the early 20th century (more than 20 years ago) I thought that the history would be the easy part. One … Continue reading →
DXF Files for Craftsman Inlays & Hardware
Drawing files for the Craftsman Inlays & Hardware as seen in my book “Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” are now available for download in both DXF format and PDF format. These were originally published in 2004 as … Continue reading →
PDF Carving Patterns for Purchasers of Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture
Discount available for purchasers of “Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture” for complete set of full size patterns. Information about the patterns is here. The patterns are in Adobe PDF format. Regular price is $29.95. Discounted price is $15.00. After your … Continue reading →
Happy New Year, Goodby Flash, Acrobat Update Video Issues
UPDATE MAY 11, 2022: VIDEOS WITHIN THE PDF OF THIS BOOK ARE NOW LINKED TO ONLINE VIDEOS. IF YOU PURCHASED THIS PREVIOUSLY, VISIT THIS PAGE FOR A FREE UPGRADE TO THE UPDATED BOOK. Sometimes I think I’m the only one … Continue reading →
Byrdcliffe Furniture In Woodworker West Magazine
My new book “Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture” is featured in the July/August 2020 issue of Woodworker West magazine. Editor Ron Goldman got in touch with me recently and included a four-page essay about the book, and about my examination … Continue reading →
Thanks for Byrdcliffe Photos
The good thing about the internet is the access it provides to images and resources. Twenty years ago when I was working on my first book Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, finding good images to use as references was a … Continue reading →
Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture Now In Stock
“Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture” is now in stock and available for immediate shipment.This is the only book that provides detailed information about furniture originally produced at the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock, New York in the early 20th century. Click … Continue reading →
Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture Pre-Orders
Thank you for your interest in my new book “Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture” and your support of my work.This is the only book that provides detailed information about furniture originally produced at the Byrdcliffe Colony in Woodstock, New York … Continue reading →
Chasing the Byrdcliffe Iris Desk, Part 2
Here is the second part on the article that I wrote in 2014, about my 2012 spur of the moment trip to see the Byrdcliffe Iris Desk. Part 1 is here. Â Â The story of the Byrdcliffe colony and drawings for … Continue reading →
Chasing the Byrdcliffe Iris Desk, part 1
I like to say that behind every good piece of furniture is a good story. The same is true for books. My first book “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture” took about 20 years to go from idea to completion. My … Continue reading →
Byrdcliffe Carving Patterns – Full size PDF
The signature feature of Byrdcliffe furniture is the colored carvings designed by Zulma Steele and Edna Walker. The image at right is the drop-front panel of the Iris Desk. In original pieces there are several variations of the iris, and … Continue reading →
What’s In Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture
Many people are aware of Gustav Stickley’s furniture, and other furniture made in the Arts & Crafts period of the early 20th century, but few are aware of the contribution made by the Byrdcliffe colony. Most woodworkers I know have … Continue reading →
Help me publish Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture
Nineteen years ago I was finishing up my first book “Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture”. Along with the rest of the world the publishing business has changed significantly. Between then and now I’ve written several other books, spent ten years … Continue reading →
Coming Soon
SketchUp Models of Woodworking Projects in 3D Warehouse
In the past few weeks I’ve received several emails from folks looking for SketchUp models of my woodworking projects. My response has been to point to the SketchUp 3D Warehouse. When I received a thank you that included: “I followed … Continue reading →
Video From Gwinnett Woodworkers
Earlier today I stumbled on this video from 2013. It was filmed in November 2012 when I was a guest of the Gwinnett Woodworkers Association in Georgia. I spent a week teaching several people SketchUp and was asked to hang … Continue reading →