How Peter Follansbee provided the perfect project for some precious lumber John Mahoney retrieved from his father.| FineWoodworking
This lantern has mortise-and-tenon joinery, glass panels, and an inset door. The top is made of bent copper, and the case rests on a base that features a dovetail slide for the candle. In this article, Ellen Kaspern demonstrates each step of the building of this lantern, from case construction to installing the glass to cutting, bending, and installing the copper.| FineWoodworking
A cockbead is a small molding with a fully rounded edge. In this article, Chuck Bender gives step-by-step instructions for creating cockbeading and applying it to the cutout apron of a William and Mary case piece. After being cut, pieces of cockbeading are submerged in water with a little added glycerin to ehance their pliability. They are then secured to the apron with hide glue and rose-head nails. Some pieces are cut to final dimensions before being applied, while others are cut in place.| FineWoodworking
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