Mortise & Tenon Magazine

by Joshua A. Klein (Editor)

Mortise & Tenon Magazine is a twice-annual print publication which seeks to bridge the worlds of furniture maker, conservator, and scholar.

Issue 03 (2017) contents:

“The Spring Pole Lathe: Design, Construction, and Use” by Joshua Klein

"On the Trail of Two Cabinetmakers: Reconstructing the Careers of Samuel Wing and Tilly Mead" by: Shelley Cathcart & Amy Griffin

"Essential Human Work: Reimagining a Legendary School on the Coast of Maine" - Interview with Drew Langsner & Kenneth Kortemeier

“Modern Revivalist Toolmaking: What Yesterday’s Tools Can Teach Us Today” by Brendan Bernhardt Gaffney

Examination of Two Period High Chairs

“The Best of Both Worlds: Embracing the Art in Craft” by Danielle Rose Byrd

“Patterns in Shop Practice” by Garrett Hack

"Making a Stand: Form & Function for $1.50" by Michael Updegraff

"Through a Wilderness of Ornament: Making Sense of 18th-century Pattern Books" by Bill Pavlak

“On Perfection: Both Practical and Practiced” by Jim McConnell

“Resurrecting the Derelict: Hard Choices in the Conservation of a Chest” by Joshua Klein

Book Review by Vic Tesolin: “A Field Guide to Identifying Woods in American Antiques & Collectibles” by R. Bruce Hoadley

Genres: Woodwork, Nonfiction

141 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2017

Reviews

[Matt Pelto · Rating 5 out of 5]

This issue of the magazine was my introduction to the series, but I certainly plan on reading the other issues and maintaining a subscription. This magazine, or more accurately journal, is a delightful combination of hand woodworking how-to, craft philosophy, history, and design, all bound with gorgeous photography fit for any coffee table. The articles range from Jim McConnell's paradigm-shifting musings on the nature of perfection in handwork, to Joshua Klein's straight forward descriptions of building a spring-pole lathe and chest restoration, to Danielle Byrd's call for a reevaluation of the art-craft distinction, to Bill Pavlak examination of 18th century ornamentation in the popular design books. These were only a few of my favorites among the collection of great articles. I would highly recommend the magazine, and this issue in particular to anyone wishing to examine their craft on a deeper level.