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Updated Links to “The Craftsman”

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 28, 2022 by Bob LangMay 28, 2022

As an author I don’t expect my readers to take my word as gospel. I believe I have a responsibility to point readers in the direction of my sources. Gustav Stickley’s “The Craftsman Magazine” has been an essential source (and … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Harvey Ellis Furniture

Two Sensible Methods to Authentic Stickley Finish

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on July 13, 2021 by Bob LangJuly 13, 2021

In the comments on my post:  “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 →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Stickley Finish

Byrdcliffe Furniture In Woodworker West Magazine

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 30, 2020 by Bob LangJune 30, 2020

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 →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Bob Lang's Books, Building Craftsman Furniture, Byrdcliffe, Shop Drawings Books, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe, Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture

Thanks for Byrdcliffe Photos

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on June 10, 2020 by Bob LangJune 10, 2020

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 →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture Pre-Orders

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 5, 2020 by Bob LangMay 5, 2020

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 →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Bob Lang's Books, Byrdcliffe, Printed Books, Shop Drawings Books, Store, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Chasing the Byrdcliffe Iris Desk, part 1

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 1, 2020 by Bob LangMay 2, 2020
Lang-Byrdcliffe Iris Desk

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 →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Help me publish Shop Drawings for Byrdcliffe Furniture

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 15, 2020 by Bob LangApril 28, 2020

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 →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Bob Lang's Books, Byrdcliffe, Shop Drawings Books, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe

Poppy Table Reproduction

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 17, 2019 by Bob LangSeptember 17, 2019

It’s been an interesting summer to say the least. For the first time in years my wife and I planned a vacation; a two week trip to the island of Ibiza, Spain for the marriage of my son and his … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Poppy Table Reproduction

Morris Chair Class at MASW

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 29, 2019 by Bob LangApril 29, 2019

Woodworking classes at Marc Adams School of Woodworking are supposed to be a challenge. That applies to the instructor as well as the students. One of the challenges this year was the passing of Zane Powell  who kept students safe, … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Morris Chairs

Popular Woodworking Corporate Owner Files for Bankruptcy

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 17, 2019 by Bob LangJune 22, 2019

Click Here for an Update to This Story F+W Publications, Media, A Content & E-commerce Company, Community filed for bankruptcy protection on March 10, 2019. I would rather not be writing this post, but one of my pet peeves as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, Popular Woodworking

Why Woodworkers Should Write About Furniture History

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 24, 2019 by Bob LangApril 15, 2020

I’m working on a new book project, but because I’ve been at this one for several years now it doesn’t feel so new. In any case I’m approaching the finish line (excerpt for figuring out how to publish it). I … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang

The Toughest Question a Student Can Ask

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on February 23, 2019 by Bob LangFebruary 23, 2019
Bob Lang Morris Chair Reproduction Class

A few times a year I teach woodworking classes. It’s good to spend time out in the real world with new people and with those who have been in earlier classes with me. I’m told I do a good job, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

Morris Chair Class at Marc Adams-Apr. 15-19, 2019

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 2, 2019 by Bob LangJanuary 2, 2019
Bob Lang Morris Chair

This spring I will be returning to the Marc Adams School of Woodworking for a week-long class on building a reproduction of the Gustav Stickley No. 369 bent arm Morris Chair. Of all the chairs of this type this is … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Morris Chairs

Are Woodworkers Abnormally Fearful?

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on December 26, 2018 by Bob LangApril 15, 2020

And should editors of woodworking magazines practice psychology?   Way back in 2006 I built a reproduction of the Byrdcliffe Sassafras Linen Press. The original lives in the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and there are a … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Byrdcliffe, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Byrdcliffe

Table Saw Tenon Jig

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 2, 2018 by Bob LangSeptember 2, 2018

A recent discussion on WoodCentral led me to dig through some old photos to find an example of a great jig for cutting tenon cheeks on the table saw. If you’ve ever fiddled forever with a jig that rides in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, tenon jig

American Period Furniture: A Deliberately Different Magazine

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 21, 2018 by Bob LangAugust 21, 2018

I haven’t posted much in the last few months. Excuse number 1 is we bought a new house and that house needed a new kitchen (note to self: don’t ever say “it’s a nice place, except the kitchen needs to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SAPFM, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged American Period Furniture

Router Jig for Through Tenons Video

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 19, 2018 by Bob LangMay 17, 2018

Note: This is another older post (from about 5 years ago) that sank to the bottom of this site’s feed. I’ve brought it back to the top because it’s a good (and easy and fool-resistant) way to make these joints. … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang

Bamboo Glue Brush – Cheap and Pretty Good

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 18, 2018 by Bob LangMay 17, 2018

Note: This post originally appeared a few years ago. One of the problems with online content is that good stuff drifts to the bottom. This is a good tip, so I’ve pushed it back to the top of the feed. … Continue reading →

Posted in Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang

Damaged Solid Wood–Fix It With a Gouge

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 17, 2018 by Bob LangMay 17, 2018

Note: This post originally appeared about 5 years ago. I think it’s pretty good so I moved it back up in the feed. Tearing an ugly hunk out of a nice piece of solid wood can be a heartbreaker. You … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, woodworking repair

MASW Poppy Table Class

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on April 13, 2018 by Bob LangApril 13, 2018

There is a lot to like about classes at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. The first time you visit you’re impressed by the size and scope of the facility. As a class goes on you realize how good the … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

American Period Furniture

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on December 26, 2017 by Bob LangDecember 26, 2017

I am pleased to announce that I have agreed to edit the 2018 edition of “American Period Furniture” the annual journal of the Society of American Period Furniture Makers. This will be a refreshing change for me as the focus … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged American Period Furniture, Bob Lang, SAPFM

What a Class at MASW is Like – A Students Perspective

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on November 21, 2017 by Bob LangNovember 21, 2017

I don’t teach woodworking classes very often, although I usually say yes when someone asks me to. The picture at left is from a series of blog posts written by one of the guys in my most recent class at … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

Adventures in Teaching a Woodworking Class

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on October 19, 2017 by Bob LangOctober 20, 2017

Last week I was at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking teaching a dozen woodworkers how to make a chair. Usually when I teach I write about the class ahead of time, but this was different from the norm. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Greene & Greene Furniture, Greene & Greene Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Greene & Greene Furniture, Woodworking Class

Woodworkers — Do You Practice?

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on October 4, 2017 by Bob LangOctober 4, 2017

One of the ways to improve your woodworking skills has more to do with your mindset than your skill set. If you aren’t willing to do things you’ve never done before you won’t improve. That’s a simple concept, but it … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, SketchUp Woodworking

Why Every Woodworker Needs to Know SketchUp

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 27, 2017 by Bob LangApril 29, 2018

I’ve been making stuff from wood for more than 40 years and I do better work now than I used to. (If you’re curious about my woodworking, you can find photos going way back at this link.) I’m not one … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, Learn SketchUp, SketchUp Woodworking, Woodworker's Guide to SketchUp

Do You Really Need to Measure Diagonals?

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 19, 2017 by Bob LangSeptember 19, 2017

I was one of those kids who continually asked “why?” and I’ve never outgrown that. My mother taught me how to look things up and my dad, a card-carrying chemical engineer,  taught me to weigh the results of anything I … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang

Stickley Poppy Table – Art and Engineering

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 9, 2017 by Bob LangDecember 27, 2017

Before Gustav Stickley became “The Craftsman” he manufactured furniture in upstate New York. After twenty-some years in the business, he took a trip to Europe, where the Arts & Crafts movement was popular in England and L’art Nouveau was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Poppy Table Reproduction

Simple and Accurate Dado Router Jig

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on September 6, 2017 by Bob LangSeptember 6, 2017
Bob Lang's Dad Jig

The dado joint, a channel cut in one piece of wood that holds another piece of wood, is one of the bread and butter joints in woodworking. It isn’t as charming as a dovetail joint, or as manly as a … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang

The Importance of Ignoring Cutting Diagrams

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 29, 2017 by Bob LangAugust 29, 2017

Early in my career I was told by the man who hired me “we’ll teach you to think like a cabinetmaker”. Apparently that worked, and since I’ve transitioned from full time woodworking to writing about woodworking, I feel compelled to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Greene & Greene Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

My Favorite Medicine Cabinet

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 8, 2017 by Bob LangFebruary 19, 2019
Gamble House Medicine Cabinet reproduction by Bob Lang

I will be teaching a class in building this cabinet on August 26 & 27, 2017 at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking. Click Here for details. Along with an appreciation for good design, I’m also fond of the stories … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Greene & Greene Furniture, Greene & Greene Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

This Old Workshop Podcast

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on August 7, 2017 by Bob LangAugust 7, 2017

Last night I spent a pleasant hour chatting with Lance Granum and Dave Damsen of the “This Old Workshop” Podcast. We talked about how SketchUp makes woodworking better (and why I’m convinced every woodworker should learn it), the 21st Century … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp Blog, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, Interviews, podcast

Philosophy of Craftsman Furniture

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on July 25, 2017 by Bob LangJuly 25, 2017

  It is like hoisting a danger signal to speak out loud to Mr. Stickley of ornament, yet all people do not know this. “It is very grand,” said one visitor, “but have you no ornament, carving or draperies in … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Great Book of Shop Drawings for Craftsman Furniture, Stickley Craftsman Magazine, Stickley Furniture Drawings

Design Elements of Arts & Crafts Furniture: Offset Surfaces

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 25, 2017 by Bob LangMay 25, 2017

Furniture from the American Arts & Crafts period is often misunderstood and misinterpreted. Many woodworkers assume that the deliberate lack of ornament means it is easy to build. One often overlooked feature is the visual effect of parallel surfaces that … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang

Secrets to Long Miter Joints

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 18, 2017 by Bob LangMay 18, 2017

The average woodworker doesn’t always use the best looking method to join two pieces of wood – he or she is happy just to get the face frame stuck to the cabinet side. That’s why these folks are “average”. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

Stickley Bridal Chest Class – Mixed Materials

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on May 15, 2017 by Bob LangMay 15, 2017

I’m a stickler for getting the history of Craftsman furniture correct. Too much has been written about the people, dates, responsibilities and relationships of the original makers and designers that doesn’t hold up to scrutiny. And a lot of these … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Arts and Crafts Furniture, Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

Stickley Bookcase Class Results

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on March 21, 2017 by Bob LangMarch 21, 2017

Last fall I spent a week at the Marc Adams School of Woodworking near Indianapolis, Indiana, leading a group of woodworkers in the construction of reproductions of the iconic Gustav Stickley/Harvey Ellis No. 700 Bookcase. Marc Adams’ classes are always … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

Top Posts of 2016

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on January 4, 2017 by Bob LangJanuary 4, 2017

I realize that this website is a mixed bag, but it is a reflection of what I do. I’m interested in many different things and old enough to be pretty good at several of them. As it’s time to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, SketchUp Blog, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, SketchUp Woodworking, Stickley Furniture Reproduction Plans

Water Colors on Wood Carvings

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on November 29, 2016 by Bob LangNovember 29, 2016

I use watercolor pencils to add color to my carving work. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one to do this, but I’ve never seen any step by step description of the process. Here is a pictorial run though … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking How To | Tagged Bob Lang, carving

2017 Classes At Marc Adams School of Woodworking

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on November 13, 2016 by Bob LangFebruary 19, 2017

Marc Adams School of Woodworking is a special place and I’ve been invited to teach a few classes at MASW in 2017. It is the largest woodworking school in the country with an incredibly well-equipped shop and an experienced staff … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts & Crafts Resources, Blogs, Building Craftsman Furniture, Craftsman Furniture, Greene & Greene Furniture, SketchUp, SketchUp Blog, SketchUp Classes, Woodworking, Woodworking Blog, Woodworking Classes | Tagged Bob Lang, Greene & Greene Furniture, Learn SketchUp, Marc Adams School of Woodworking, Woodworking Class

Byrdcliffe Sassafras Leaves Carving-Left

ReadWatchDo.com Posted on November 1, 2016 by Bob LangNovember 1, 2016

This piece is for sale, in stock for immediate delivery. Scroll down for purchasing information. This carving is based on the left hand door panel of the Byrdcliffe linen press. The original linen press is in the Metropolitan Museum in … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogs, Carvings, Furniture & Woodwork, Store, Woodworking Blog | Tagged Bob Lang, Byrdcliffe, carving, carving for sale

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