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STL 324: Bridging creativity and technicality

Shop Talk Live · 6 Sept 2024 · 1h 15m

What this episode covers

Furniture makers and teachers Larissa Huff and Adrian Ferrazzutti discuss their workflows, focusing on how they use small-scale box making and rapid chair prototyping to explore techniques and designs without the pressure of large commissions. They detail specific construction methods, including veneered box joints, spiral sprout box bending, and the balance between artistic intent and practical manufacturing constraints. The hosts then answer listener questions regarding the mechanical strength of double-pinned mortise and tenon chair joints and creative solutions for eliminating tear-out on sliding table saws.

Most relevant to

early-stage companies

Topics

Mentioned

Products
Spiral Sprout Boxes
Materials
Ash, MDF, Plywood
Also
Larissa Huff, Adrian Ferrazzutti, Center for Furniture Craftsmanship

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