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.
Tools, Supplies, Instruction & Shows
The vendors who appear here support American Period Furniture with their advertising dollars. When you purchase tools, supplies, lumber, hardware, buy books, participate in shows or take classes from one of the businesses listed here, you are supporting the journal as well as the community of business professionals who help SAPFM to fulfill its mission. Make a habit of using the links below when ordering online and mention SAPFM when calling to place an order.
Furniture Shows
Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Shows in Baltimore, Milwaukee, and Providence allow you to discover an incredible resource for the finest in handcrafted furniture, decorative accessories, fine craft and original art. Talented artisans from across North America display and sell their wares at each venue. Goods may be purchased at the show and special commissions and custom orders are always welcome. If you think your work is a good fit for our shows, we invite you to apply to exhibit.
Hardware
Ball & Ball has been a manufacturer of high quality decorative and architectural brass hardware for over 75 years.
Green Lake Clock Company supplies movements, hands and dials for 18th century reproduction tall clock cases.
Horton Brasses has been manufacturing authentic reproduction cabinet and furniture hardware for 70 years and offers over 1,000 different types of knobs, hinges, finials, castors and other decorative hardware.
Londonderry Brasses, Ltd. offers a fine selection of high quality reproduction brasses reproduced from period originals through the process of lost wax casting.
Lumber & Veneer
Berkshire Veneer, located in Great Barrington, MA, features a wide selection of exceptional domestic and exotic veneers.
Horizon Wood Products in Kersey, PA produces high quality hardwood veneers, boules, veneer logs and saw logs.
Irion Lumber Co. in Wellsboro, PA specializes in providing the highest quality lumber to the small custom furniture and architectural millwork shop as well as to the serious amateur woodworker.
Publishers
Federal Style Orders offers a variety of online and print resources to architects, builders, and cabinet makers who seek authenticity in neo-classical design.
Lost Art Press is a small publishing company in Fort Mitchell, Ky., that seeks to help the modern woodworker learn traditional hand-tool skills.
Schools & Instruction
The Acanthus Workshop in East Coventry, PA offers apprentice, journyman, and master-level classes. Chuck Bender is the owner and lead instructor.
The American School of French Marquetry in San Diego, CA teaches the traditional Boulle and Classic methods of marquetry in a series of week-long classes.
Calvo Wood Carving School is dedicated to teaching all the technical and artistic aspects of woodcarving in a variety of classes. David Calvo had the good fortune to be trained by Europeans. He also offers machine carving duplication services to the period furniture building community.
Connecticut Valley School of Woodworking provides a wide range of hands-on woodworking classes for men and women of all skill levels. School directed by Bob Van Dyke.
Craig W. Bentzley offers drawings of American masterpieces made by Robert Whitley. Email Craig for information.
Diefenbacher Tools is a family-owned business dedicated to providing woodworkers with only the highest quality woodworking hand tools. Diefenbacher scouts the world for the best chisels, gouges, woodcarving tools, turning tools, planes, saws and more.
Frederick Wilbur is an architectural and decorative woodcarver and author of three instructional books on carving. Inquire about Fred's class schedule at fcwilbur@verizon.net.
The Furniture Institute of Massachusetts in Beverly offers full-time and part-time programs in furniture making with master cabinet maker Phil Lowe.
Marc Adams School of Woodworking in Franklin, IN offers a broad selection of woodworking classes taught by the most highly-regarded craftsmen in the trade.
Mary May works with a variety of other artists, furniture makers, and builders to create custom hand carved pieces to meet the individual needs of each client. Mary also offers a variety of classes at my shop in Charleston, SC as well as workshops in various locations throughout the US.
Mike Siemsen's School of Woodworking Mike Siemsen offers woodworking classes with a variety of well-known instructors.
North Bennet Street School in Boston has a
2-year accredited program in Cabinet and Furniture Making as well as 3-month and project workshops.
Philadelphia Furniture Workshop is a full service woodworking teaching studio for those interested in woodworking. PFW's goal is to provide a broad range of hands-on classes for woodworkers of all levels, including beginners.
Woodworking Workshops of the Shenandoah Valley in Berryville, VA, offers week-long and weekend classes with master cabinetmakers Jeff Headley and Steve Hamilton.
Tools & Shop Supplies
Adria Tools offers quality high-performance hand tools including tenon and dovetail saws, planes, chisels, gouges and more.
Benchcrafted, makers of the MAG-BLOK, the edge-friendly multi-purpose magenetic holder. Vises designed for effortless workholding are also available.
Eccentric Toolwoorks makes saws that both function superbly and have a unique visual identity.
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks began producing top-quality hand tools in 1981. Today the Maine-based manufacturer makes over 50 types of planes, saws, and spokeshaves.
Old Brown Glue is a truly reversible wood adhesive, compatible with all animal glues making it ideal for antique furniture restoration, veneer work, lamination and instrument repair.
Olde Mill Cabinet Shoppe offers handcrafted period furniture, specialty finishing supplies and hands-on instruction in a variety of techniques.
Shellac Finishes is a family owned business, catering to the classical woodworker. Their shellac is harvested and manufactured in Eastern India.
Tools for Working Wood offers the highest quality hand tools, plans, books and videos.
Woodcraft offers woodworking supplies, tools, accessories, hardware and plans online and at over 80 retail outlets.
