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STL304: All roads lead to Becksvoort

Shop Talk Live · 17 Nov 2023 · 59m

What this episode covers

Mike Pekovic, Anissa Capsales, and Ben discuss Shaker furniture, specifically the construction techniques of Christian Bexford, including the use of three-piece arched feet and off-angle miters. The hosts also address listener questions on patching a benchtop mortise with splines and solving the joinery challenge of a wall shelf with three uprights. The conversation frequently circles back to Bexford's work, culminating in a text message from him explaining his grain coordination methods.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
New Concepts, Lee Valley, Lowe's, Home Depot
Also
Christian Bexford, Hancock Shaker Village, Austin School of Furniture, Fine Woodworking, Shop Talk Live, Christina Madson, Annie Albers, Tom McLaughlin, Michael Leggett, Rex Alexander, Sam Maloof, Steve Ladd, Eric Hollenbeck, The Craftsman

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