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 →
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 →
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 →
“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 →
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 →
I’m leaving Cincinnati tomorrow and won’t be back until July 30, 2019. It’s a long overdue vacation and we’re going to the island of Ibiza for my son’s wedding and meeting the family of his lovely, smart and charming bride. … Continue reading →
Gustav Stickley No. 369 Morris Chair Plans Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of this Gustav Stickley Morris Chair 12 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard views, Details and Exploded Views … Continue reading →
When “Woodworker’s Guide to SketchUp” was first published in 2010, it was the first book of any kind about using SketchUp specifically for woodworking. It was also my first publication in PDF format with embedded videos. It was sometimes a … Continue reading →
Special Price on two books “The Complete Kitchen Cabinetmaker” and “SketchUp for Kitchen Design” scroll down to purchase. If you’re considering remodeling your kitchen, you’re not alone. It’s a great way to make your home more enjoyable, and a new … Continue reading →
One way to judge the merit of an idea is to see how long the results of that idea stay around. A long time ago I thought it would be a good idea if somebody published a book of measured … Continue reading →
The old saying “two heads are better than one” holds true in my house. My wife Joyce and I collaborated on the carving in the image at left. I did the carving and she came up with the idea. She … Continue reading →
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 →
This piece has been sold, but I would love to carve another one just for you. Click Here to send me an email. It doesn’t seem like ten years have passed since I built a reproduction of the Byrdcliffe Sassafras … Continue reading →
This piece is has sold, but I’d be happy to make another especially for you. Send me an email for details. The design for this carving is based on a ceramic tile design originally made by the Grueby Tile & … Continue reading →
To give you a better idea of what my new book “SketchUp For Kitchen Design” is like, I recorded a short video. Watch the video below to take a four-minute tour of this book. If a kitchen remodel is in your … Continue reading →
Harvey Ellis/Gustav Stickley No. 700 Bookcase Plans Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of the Gustav Stickley No. 700 Bookcase 18 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard views, Details and Exploded … Continue reading →
CLICK HERE FOR A VIDEO PREVIEW OF “SKETCHUP FOR KITCHEN DESIGN” SketchUp is the ideal tool to plan a kitchen, whether you are a cabinetmaker, an interior designer, a contractor or a do-it-yourselfer. With a 3D model you can see … Continue reading →
“SketchUp For Kitchen Design” is a digital publication in enhanced Adobe PDF format. It is available either as a download, or on a disc sent to you via first-class mail. If you live within the United States of America, there … Continue reading →
This piece is for sale, in stock for immediate delivery. Scroll down for purchasing information. This carving of a stylized iris is similar to the carvings on the front panel of the Byrdcliffe Iris desk. The artwork is also from … Continue reading →
This piece is for sale, available for immediate delivery. In the late 1800s, Japanese prints became the “latest thing” in America. Frank Lloyd Wright and Harvey Ellis both enjoyed and collected prints, and the influence of this aesthetic can be … Continue reading →
This piece is for sale with immediate availability. In the course of studying Arts & Crafts style furniture for many years, I’ve also had the privilege to see many beautiful works in other media. Glass, prints and pottery are some … Continue reading →
Back in stock, new carving available for immediate shipment! The lines between art and craft have always been wide and fuzzy. I have studied Arts & Crafts period furniture for a long time, and along with the furniture of that … Continue reading →
Gustav Stickley No. 93 Music Cabinet Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of this Gustav Stickley Music Cabinet 8 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard views, Details and Exploded Views Complete … Continue reading →
Stickley No. 700 Bookcase Adapted for the Alabama Woodworker’s Guild Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build an adaptation of this Gustav Stickley Glass Door Bookcase 15 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard views, … Continue reading →
Harvey Ellis/Gustav Stickley Bookcase Desk Plans Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of this Gustav Stickley Billiard Chair 17 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard views, Details and Exploded Views Complete … Continue reading →
Ernest Gimson Dining Table from “The Craftsman” Magazine Plans Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of this Ernest Gimson dining table 15 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard views, Details and … Continue reading →
Gustav Stickley No. 388 Highchair Plans Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of this Gustav Stickley Highchair 11 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard Views, Details and Exploded Views Complete Cutlist … Continue reading →
L. & J. G. Stickley No. 220 Prairie Settle Plans Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of this L. & J.G. Stickley No. 220 Prairie Settle 14 letter size pages of detailed … Continue reading →
Gustav Stickley No. 312-1/2 Billiard Chair Plans Available for instant download in PDF format Complete detailed plans to build a reproduction of this Gustav Stickley Billiard Chair 15 letter size pages of detailed drawings Standard views, Details and Exploded Views … Continue reading →
One of the most flattering things that can happen to an author is an inquiry asking “Can I use your book as a resource for my class?” It makes me feel a little proud and it also makes me want … Continue reading →
This piece is available to purchase – scroll down for information. This is a hand carved, hand painted rendition of the Hebrew word Chai. It means life, now and in the hereafter. The carving is solid basswood, and the frame … Continue reading →
This piece is available to purchase – scroll down for information. What happens when a two-dimensional graphic is rendered in three-dimensions? That’s the question that I’ve been exploring for the last several months. As a woodworker, carving is the most … Continue reading →
This piece has been sold, but I would be happy to make another for you. E-mail for details. This is an interpretation of one of the panels from the Byrdcliff Iris Desk, panels designed in 1902 by Zulma Steele. To … Continue reading →
This piece is available to purchase – scroll down for buying information. Good design is timeless, and one of my pastimes is taking an old design and reproducing it with a contemporary selection of materials. If you weren’t aware of … Continue reading →
This piece is available to purchase – scroll down for buying information. This is a reproduction of a Gustav Stickley No. 70 Music Cabinet in solid quartersawn white oak. The cabinet stands 47″ high, is 20″ wide and 16″ deep. … Continue reading →
This piece is available to purchase – scroll down for buying information. One of my favorite pieces of Gustav Stickley furniture doesn’t look like Gus had anything to do with it. The Poppy table was part of the collection of … Continue reading →
This solid quartersawn white oak table is a reproduction of a Gustav Stickley splayed leg side table (the legs angle from front to back). This was not a regular factory production piece; I only know of one example that has … Continue reading →
This piece is available to purchase – scroll down for ordering details. This little table is 16″ in diameter and the top is 18″ above the floor. It is made entirely from solid quartersawn white oak with through mortise and … Continue reading →
Bits and pieces of this piece have appeared here for the last month or so. I’m blessed with a talented, lovely and charming wife, and this is a collaboration between Joyce and I. If you don’t read Hebrew, this is … Continue reading →
One might think that major software companies could figure out a way to work with major hardware companies so that a format that works pretty well on a PC would work just as well on an iPad. One of my … Continue reading →
