Society of American Period Furniture Makers

SAPFM Members
in the News

Alan Turner describes how he builds a cabinetmaker's bench in the June/July issue of American Woodworker. He also writes about tapping wood with machine screw threads to make shop jigs.

Justin Kauffman won the Best in Show Award for body of work at the Baltimore Fine Furnishings Show in May.

Craig Bentzley writes about techniques for aging cherry in the June/July 2010 issue of Woodcraft Magazine.

Dennis Chilcote consulted for an article on basket making in the June/July 2010 issue of Woodcraft Magazine.

Herb Lapp's article on Philadelphia Windsor chairmaker Joseph Henzey appears in the April 2010 New England Antiques Journal.

An article on the William & Mary style by Charles Bender was published in the April 2010 Popular Woodworking.

Kari Hultman's article on reclaimed sunken mahogany appears in the April 2010 Popular Woodworking.

Jerome Bias has written about free black cabinetmaker Thomas Day for the Arts & Mysteries column in the April 2010 Popular Woodworking.

Tony Kubalak's bombé chest is featured in the Reader's Gallery section of the April 2010 issue of Fine Woodworking.

Dennis Chilcote's Shaker-inspsired basket appears in the Reader's Gallery section of the April 2010 issue of Fine Woodworking.

In the April 2010 issue of Fine Woodworking, Jeff Headley describes how he makes and installs fluted quarter columns.

How You Can Support SAPFM

There are many ways to support the Society of American Period Furniture Makers. Join SAPFM and get involved in the regional chapter in your area, volunteer to help organize and staff the mid-year and annual conferences. Join the online discussion forum and share your knowledge and expertise, or submit an article for consideration to American Period Furniture.

Conferences, the publication of American Period Furniture, and the maintenance and development of the website are partially offset by membership dues and conference fees. Your tax deductible charitable donation will help support these efforts as well as enable SAPFM to provide new programs and services to its members.

The Society of American Period Furniture Makers (SAPFM) is legally recognized under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a not-for-profit corporation, organized and operated exclusively for public and charitable purposes, to provide a forum for the education of the craft of period furniture-making.

Donations made in the 2003 tax year and thereafter (which can include cash or non-cash gifts, bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, etc.) may be used as a charitable contribution by donors on their Federal tax returns. Any individual, estate, trust, corporation or foundation that makes a charitable donation may be eligible. Donors should always consult with their accountant for tax advice.

Your generous donation affords us the opportunity to expand our educational endeavors and provide financial support to individuals and other groups who share our interest in period furniture-making. Donors can feel satisfaction knowing that they have helped support SAPFM’s educational mission, and at the same time enjoy a deduction on their Federal income tax returns.

To make a donation by credit card, use the Paypal button at the top of this pag. You do not need to have an account with Paypal to use the donation button. If you would like to make a donation by check, make your check payable to SAPFM and mail to:

Mickey Callahan
14 Reservoir Dr.
Bellingham, MA 02019

If you have questions concerning your membership status or in making a charitable and tax-deductible donation, please feel free to contact Brad Ormsby, Secretary/Treasurer, SAPFM.

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