Monthly Archives: January 2012

Cutting Corners

Posted on 29th January 2012 by Jack Plane

Most individuals, observing the mouldings of the broken-arched cabinet cornice and longcase clock hood below could be forgiven for thinking “What handsome/hideous mouldings” without realising the technicalities involved with the mitring of the arches and flanking straight mouldings. Fig. 1. … Continue reading →

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Many Happy Returns…

Posted on 27th January 2012 by Jack Plane

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was born on this day in January 1756… and died on the fifth of December 1791. He could write a good tune, could Wolfgang. Jack Plane

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No Time for Timepieces?

Posted on 22nd January 2012 by Jack Plane

When it comes to antique furniture, most devotees will concede to having a favourite genre, but none I have spoken to express a profound dislike for any. It’s therefore somewhat surprising that one of England’s most famous and highly accomplished … Continue reading →

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A Thorny Subject

Posted on 15th January 2012 by Jack Plane

While making the William and Mary Walnut Chest of Drawers, a reader enquired about the method I used to lay thick and oft unyielding veneers and I replied that, where appropriate, I invariably resort to pinning them down in the … Continue reading →

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A George II Elm Corner Cupboard – Part Five

Posted on 9th January 2012 by Jack Plane

The door is suspended on H-hinges which, because they are surface-mounted (as opposed to the more usual butt hinges whose plain leaves are concealed between the door edge and carcase), have decoratively shaped edges. The hinges are also unique in … Continue reading →

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Just Deserts

Posted on 4th January 2012 by Jack Plane

Virginia received a great little book for Christmas, Wobble, by Rachael Lane, which contains thirty-five tantalising jelly recipes. Inspired by some of the delicacies, the choicest sheet gelatine was sought, but being the Christmas holidays, only powdered gelatine was available … Continue reading →

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Happy New Year!

Posted on 1st January 2012 by Jack Plane

Thanks to everyone who took the time to read my posts over the past year, and a special thanks to those brave enough to post comments. Health and prosperity to all for 2012! Jack Plane

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