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Q & A continued from page 16 family craftsmen with photos of their tools, jigs and floor plans of their shops. It is a gold mine of information. Even better, I recommend you visit Winterthur (winterthur.org). It's quite close to you. There you can see the reconstructedDominy shop and and even take a look at the book "With Hammer in Hand" (Hummel worked there). I also like the book "The Tool Chest of Benjamin Seaton," which showcases an early toolchest and its contents. Finally, "Tools for Woodwork" by Charles Hayward. This book offers advice on hand-tool use and setup, plus lists the tools to get started. There are some other contemporary sources. But I really think a visit to Winterthur will answer many of your questions. — Christopher Schwarz, editor You Gave Us the Recipe For a Stickley Stain, but Which Stickley Stain? In the June 2005 issue, you replied to a reader regarding duplicating one of the Stickley finishes. Based on your tests, the General Fin ishes "Java" stain was recommended. I am also trying to duplicate one of the Stickley original finishes named "Onondaga 32." Based on their catalog, they have at least four different types of finishes for oak (Fayetteville 35, Onondaga 32, Centennial 31 and Limestone 38). Do you happen to know what original Stickley stain the "Java" stain replicates? Brian Baker Bethlehem, Pennsylvania The "Java" stain is close to the "Onondaga 32" from the current L.& J.G. Stickley catalog. I should point out that these aren't really "original" finishes. The current production from L.& J.G. Stickley is finished like most modern furniture with a variety of stains, glazes and toners. Original Gus Stickley furniture was fumed, shellaced and waxed in the early years, and finished with stains made by Sherwin-Williams and early versions of lacquer later on. The colors are similar, but the materials, methods and finished appearance are not identical. Jeff Jewitt's web site (homesteadfinishing. com) has some good information on how to obtain a close match to most of the colors that were originally used. If you're trying to match something you have, I'd recommend making several samples and seeing what looks right to you. PW —Bob Lang, senior editor WRITE TO US Every day we get questions from readers on all subjects about their woodworking. Some are letters; many are e-mail messages. We are more than happy to share our woodworking experience with you by answering your questions or adding some clarity to whatever aspect of the craft you are unsure about. In addition to the hundreds we answer privately every month, we want to share the best questions here with readers. Send your questions via e-mail to popwood@fwpubs.com, or by mail to: Q&A • Popular Woodworking 4700 E. Galbraith Road Cincinnati, OH 45236 Where the Contractor, Woodworker and Cabinetmaker Meet.™ ______ —_ __ _______ CMT ?oroalnsge Send a FREE Copy and do a Good Deed! Help us find a woodworker who becomes a Popular Woodworking subscriber, and we'll donate $5 to a charity! How can we afford to give away 25% of the subscription price? The simple fact is, your referral saves us money we'd otherwise spend to find new subscribers — we'd rather give back to the community and the environment than pocket the savings. So, we're donating $5 of every subscription through this program to the American Cancer Society (cancer.org) and The Nature Conservancy (nature.org). CI Yes! I'd like Popular Woodworking to send a FREE copy of the magazine to the recipient I've listed. I understand that if my referral becomes a subscriber, Popular Woodworking will donate 25% of the subscription price to charity! (Anc don't worry - we won't rent or sell your friend's name or address.) S Fill out this coupon and send to: tl 7 popular 1 • WooDworking c/o Circulation 4700 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236-9837 City To send a FREE copy even faster, visit www.popwood.com/charity.html CMT USA, Inc. 307-F Pomona Drive Greensboro, NC 27407 888-268-2487 • 336-854-0201 • Fax: 336-854-0903 • www.cmtusa.com ZIP U505AD CIRCLE NO. 124 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD. |
