Hall Frame Article
I am sure many of you remember the Hall Frame I was working on a couple months ago. Well the article I was writing for Popular Woodworking was finally published and can be found in the August 2009 issue. I have been writing for Popular Woodworking for about a year now, but this was my first published project with them. So I am pretty stoked! If you don’t already have a subscription, you can pick one up here. And of course you can always pick up a copy at the newsstand.
As with all my Popular Woodworking columns, this one has an accompanying video on pillowing ebony plugs. You can check that out here.
And finally, if you are looking to actually make one of these beautiful Hall Frames, you can download the templates here.
Completed John Hall Frame
Well here it is folks: the Hall Frame reproduction. This was an incredibly fun project and was one that had a profound effect on me. Having actual contact with the original piece (made in 1909) and creating a reproduction in 2009 just made this project that much more special to me. As you can see above, the frame is a fairly accurate copy in terms of overall shape, size and proportions. Its pretty clear that John Hall did something to color his frame, as it has a distinct red color that is missing from mine. I also made a prototype out of alder which will be a gift for my mom, and you’ll see below how dramatically different the mood of the frame is when made with a lighter colored wood.
I am incredibly proud of this piece and would like to thank Darrell Peart for putting a picture of this piece in his book, since that’s where I first saw it. I would also like to thank Gary Hall (grand-nephew of John Hall) for giving me access to the frame. And I can’t forget to thank my buddy TreeFrog (Brad) for helping me take measurements and photos of the original, and also for exhibiting an enthusiasm equal to my own concerning this project.
This frame will be featured in a future issue of Popular Woodworking, and that’s why the details are a little sparse here on the blog. But I can assure you it will be worth the wait! Hope you guys like it!
86 – Interview with Darrell Peart
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Darrell Peart is a furniture-maker, author, and instructor living in the Pacific Northwest. His work is heavily influenced by the work of the Greene brothers and as you can see on his website, Darrell likes to put his own spin on it. This interview took place in March of 2009 at the William Ng School. I took Darrell’s Aurora End Table class and he was kind enough to sit and chat with me about all kinds of things: influences, design theories, copying other works, and Greene & Greene. Darrell also gives a few tips to help bring out that inner designer inside of all of us (if it isn’t coming out naturally).
If you are interested in learning more about Greene & Greene history and techniques, you have to check out Darrell’s book. You can pick it up directly on his website and he’ll even autograph it for you!
Greene & Greene Gadget Station – Viewer Project
This Viewer Project comes from Margaret from Magnolia Works. Let’s hear what she has to say!
I decided to answer your challenge to build a Gadget Station. I built one in Greene & Greene style, designed after a lantern in the Gamble House in Pasadena, California. My Station is made of genuine mahogany with ebony accents. It has a layered stained glass panel in the door, glass shelves with 1/8” slots and stepped back panels for cord access. The drawer has vents in the bottom for air circulation and is sized for a surge protector. Thank you for your inspiration!
Margaret and her husband Todd do some amazing custom woodworking and produce some beautiful Greene & Greene inspired pieces. Definitely take a moment to check out their website: Magnolia Works
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