Shaker boxes
Nov. 29th, 2005 09:24 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
lizwilliamsT and I have been on a box making course in Bristol today, constructing those Shaker-type boxes that use tacks but no glue. I have made two cherry-wood boxes, without screwing either of them up (in a bad way, that is), and it is worth noting that my last significant woodwork experience (apart from Ikea-type self-assembly bookcases) was at the age of 10, when I made a balsa-wood boat. If even I can make a box with the right instructions, this says something, about both boxes and the quality of training.
I do not mind admitting that I'm scared of woodworking equipment, ever since Charles took the tops of his fingers off through careless use of a lathe. I think 'scared' equals 'safe'.
It was very interesting, however, and the person teaching us was not only skilled, but a very good teacher. We even got fed, and went for a walk through beech woods up to the remains of Blaise Castle while the boxes were drying out. Then we met T's herb supplier in the pub and showed off our new boxes rather proudly. 'Ah,' said C, deflating us somewhat, 'I thought something small had died.'
We're planning to keep something other than bodies in them.
I do not mind admitting that I'm scared of woodworking equipment, ever since Charles took the tops of his fingers off through careless use of a lathe. I think 'scared' equals 'safe'.
It was very interesting, however, and the person teaching us was not only skilled, but a very good teacher. We even got fed, and went for a walk through beech woods up to the remains of Blaise Castle while the boxes were drying out. Then we met T's herb supplier in the pub and showed off our new boxes rather proudly. 'Ah,' said C, deflating us somewhat, 'I thought something small had died.'
We're planning to keep something other than bodies in them.
