Monthly Archives: November 2016

On the Dismantling and Reassembly of Glued Joints

Posted on 14th November 2016 by Jack Plane

Having emailed a reply to a plea from a desperate reader at the weekend, I thought I might as well publish it here for the potential benefit of others. Animal glue is mildly hydrophilic which alone, enables it to maintain … Continue reading →

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Cross-Grained Mouldings

Posted on 10th November 2016 by Jack Plane

Mouldings on oak-framed buildings – and thence joiner-made oak furniture – followed the timber’s grain and were comparatively simple to produce. Then circa 1685, a new breed of specialised furniture maker appeared. Cabinetmakers developed more sophisticated techniques for making and … Continue reading →

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