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Berea Ladderback Project
Video Library

Introduction

02:23

Introduction

Straight Grain

07:32

Straight Grain

Straight Grain is Jeff's First Component of Strong Joinery

Wood Movement and Grain Orientation

11:57

Wood Movement and Grain Orientation

Moisture Control

06:29

Moisture Control

In this video, Jeff Lefkowitz explains why Moisture Control is a critical component of a strong joint in post & rung chair construction. --- Moisture control is controlling the moisture content of mating parts in a joint. In the Boggs chairs, the rungs are super dry (about 4% mc) while the legs are dry (about 8% mc) so this is known as Dry/Super Dry joinery. After assembly, the rung gradually takes on moisture expanding within the joint, making a tight joint even tighter.

Precise Fit

06:49

Precise Fit

Surface Quality

02:43

Surface Quality

Continuous Glue Bond

12:12

Continuous Glue Bond

Learn the secrets behind using liquid hide glue to get a continuous glue bond in a precision fit joint. Old Brown Glue - https://oldbrownglue.com/ Avent Bottle Warmer - https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Avent-Bottle-Warmer-SCF355/dp/B00LJ64JR4

Process At-A-Glance

11:55

Process At-A-Glance

Introduction

02:09

Introduction

Download your Free Template - https://www.jointeffort.net/blp-practice-leg-template

About the Practice Leg Template

03:18

About the Practice Leg Template

We're going to take a closer look at the FREE Practice Leg Template you just downloaded.

Part 1 - Initial Layout

09:34

Part 1 - Initial Layout

In this video you'll learn: - Choosing straight grain and how to deal with runout. - How to start the layout for this part. - Deciding which faces to cut first.

Part 2 - Taper Two Sides

08:05

Part 2 - Taper Two Sides

In this video you'll learn the progression of steps to successfully cut a taper with a draw knife and spokeshave.

Part 3 - Layout and Taper Remaining Sides-JE

03:50

Part 3 - Layout and Taper Remaining Sides-JE

Once the first two tapers are complete, you can lay out the remaining tapers and cut them using the same process as before.

Part 4 - Lay Out the Octagonal Facets

04:23

Part 4 - Lay Out the Octagonal Facets

Learn the easy way to lay out an octagon inside a square and a quick method for transferring those arrises to the sides of your practice leg.

Part 5 - Cut the Octagonal Facets - Essentials

02:06

Part 5 - Cut the Octagonal Facets - Essentials

How to prepare hickory bark for seat weaving

21:08

How to prepare hickory bark for seat weaving

If you buy hickory bark, you'll probably have to do a little work to get it ready for weaving. Learn the steps Jeff uses to get this beautiful natural material ready for weaving.

Tips for weaving with hickory

17:03

Tips for weaving with hickory

Part 1: Tools and Materials - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

10:00

Part 1: Tools and Materials - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

Part 2: Taper the Warp - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

29:17

Part 2: Taper the Warp - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

Part 3: Weave In The Weft - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

44:02

Part 3: Weave In The Weft - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

How to Make Stop-Cuts With A Spokshave

02:23

How to Make Stop-Cuts With A Spokshave

Part 3: Weave In The Weft - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

44:02

Part 3: Weave In The Weft - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

Part 2: Taper the Warp - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

29:17

Part 2: Taper the Warp - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

Part 1: Tools and Materials - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

10:00

Part 1: Tools and Materials - Weave a Seat with Tapered Splint/Reed

A Look at the Assembly Jig

02:51

A Look at the Assembly Jig

Tips for weaving with hickory

17:03

Tips for weaving with hickory

Weave a Boggs Side Chair

04:43

Weave a Boggs Side Chair

How to prepare hickory bark for seat weaving

21:08

How to prepare hickory bark for seat weaving

If you buy hickory bark, you'll probably have to do a little work to get it ready for weaving. Learn the steps Jeff uses to get this beautiful natural material ready for weaving.

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