Joinery, Joiners Mallet, Joiners Trim Bench, Period Piece Replica Carving.
Dovetail joints. Liriodendron Tulipifera.
Half-lap dovetail joint. Liriodendron Tulipifera.
Mortise and Tenon joint. Liriodendron Tulipfera.
Trim Bench. Liriodendron Tulipifera. Application of mortise and tenon, dovetail and dado joinery. Reinforced with horse-hide glue.
In an apprenticeship with professional woodcarver Mary May, I performed the layout, removal of the bulk material, rough carving of flutes and finishing of three period piece replica carvings that will serve as the capping ornaments for three built-in shelves. The original carvings can be seen in the oval office of the White House. (Finish and Detail Carving by Mary May)