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The Issue Fifteen Cover

  After the past two weeks of blog announcements of the Issue Fifteen table of contents, it’s time to unveil the cover. This cover captures a pre-assembly moment of the breadboard ends of the hutch table I built for this issue. The breadboards of this table are nailed onto the end grain of tabletop between its tenons. This is how it was commonly done throughout history. The nails Is used are reclaimed cut nails, whose pitted texture ensures they will hold like the dickens for at least a couple centuries. We’re excited to be publishing these articles. We’ve again reached far and wide to bring you fresh and inspiring articles. Some people assume that because Mike and I are into...

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Issue 15 T.O.C. – Michael Updegraff – “Few & Far Between: Making Gate Hurdles”

This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Fifteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is to come.  The subscription window that includes Issue Fifteen is open now. To get Issue Fifteen when it ships in early October, you can sign up for a subscription here.  If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Fifteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________  Michael Updegraff –  “Few...

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Issue 15 T.O.C. – David Bayne – “Sheraton’s Red Oil: Experiments in Historic Finishes”

This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Fifteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is to come.  The subscription window that includes Issue Fifteen is open now. To get Issue Fifteen when it ships in early October, you can sign up for a subscription here.  If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Fifteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________  Courtesy of Schuyler Mansion...

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Issue 15 T.O.C. – “Resolute Care: An Examination of an Early-19th Century Pine Standing Desk”

This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Fifteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is to come.  The subscription window that includes Issue Fifteen is open now. To get Issue Fifteen when it ships in early October, you can sign up for a subscription here.  If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Fifteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________  “Resolute Care: An Examination...

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Issue 15 T.O.C. – Kenneth Schwarz – “Accustomed to Handle the Hammer: The Nail Making Specialty in Pre-industrial Manufacture”

This post is part of a blog series revealing the table of contents of upcoming Issue Fifteen. As is our custom, we’ll be discussing one article per weekday in order to give you a taste of what is to come.  The subscription window that includes Issue Fifteen is open now. To get Issue Fifteen when it ships in early October, you can sign up for a subscription here.  If you aren’t sure about your subscription status, you can reach out to Grace at info@mortiseandtenonmag.com. Keep in mind though, if you are set to auto-renew, you never have to worry about getting the next issue of Mortise & Tenon. Issue Fifteen is coming your way soon! ___________________________________  Kenneth Schwarz – “Accustomed...

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