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United Society of Shakers
The Shakers have had a major influence on my designs. The Sabbathday Lake community
was established in 1794. Check their web site, buy herbs and teas, or visit the community
in person.
http://www.shaker.lib.me.us/
Shaker Workshops
Authentic Shaker reproductions, not only furniture (both kits and finished) but also oval boxes, lamps, pottery, rugs, kitchen utensils and folk art.
http://www.shakerworkshops.com/
Fine Woodworking
Magazine
If you are interested in woodworking, this is the magazine for you. I've been a subscriber
since 1975, and a contributing editor since 1989.
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/
Dick GmbH.
A German tool house with a world-wide selection of the highest quality tools, materials, books and classes. Where else can you find boxwood, reindeer hide backpacks, Damascus steel blades, and violin makers planes the size of a fingernail?
http://www.dick.biz/
Elizabeth Prior, Silver, Gold & Glass
One of Maine's most renowned jewelers, Elizabeth's work features gold-leafed glass beads and sterling silver settings. Member of Nine Hands Gallery, Portland, ME. http://www.epriorjewelry.com/
T. J. McDermott, Woodcarver
Long time friend and associate, T. J.'s work Is found all across New England. Most recently he has concentrated on carving of birds and fish, as well as smaller soapstone accessories. Member of Nine Hands Gallery, Portland, ME. http://www.tjmcdermott.com/
Brian Boggs, Chairmaker
Nobody makes wooden chairs like Brian. He is the only woodworker I buy furniture from.
Please note his new Area Code, 859.
http://www.brianboggschairs.com/
Mary Azarian
has been carving and printing woodblocks for decades. Superb cards, posters and calendars.
http://www.maryazarian.com/
Maine Made: America's Best
A state-run site featuring Maine craftspeople and small businesses.
http://www.mainemade.com/
Lie-Nielsen Toolworks
Beyond a doubt, the best handtools; sold worldwide. A complete line of hand planes,
scrapers, saws, accessories, and, chisels.
http://www.lie-nielsen.com/
Kane Hardwoods, one of the Collins Companies
My favorite cherry suppliers, Kane has their own 125,000 acre wood lot. Certified,
sutainably harvested hardwoods.
http://www.collinswood.com/M2_CertifiedForests/M2H3A1_Overview.html
Musser Forests
The best supplier of tree seedlings in quantity. I plant 10-50 trees each year and
ship to customers who request a seedling. http://www.musserforests.com/
Horton Brasses
These folks produce the nicest, most authentic, period brasses
available. A small company in Connecticut, they also offer outstanding
hand wrought iron hardware.
http://www.horton-brasses.com/
Whitechapel Brasses
The best quality hardware from around the world: hinges, locks, pulls, catches, etc.
http://www.whitechapel-ltd.com/
Lee Valley Tools
A splendid Canadian tool retailer, gone international. Woodworking tools, hardware & gardening
tools. Lee Valley was kind enough to produce my expansion washers and flat panel
router bit.
http://www.leevalley.com/home/main.asp
Maine Crafts Association
A statewide organization founded to strengthen individual craft artists, Maine communities local economies, and the visitor experience by making Maine a national crafts destination. MCA promotes education, understanding, and appreciation of the work of Maine craft artists.
http://www.mainecrafts.org/
Maine Furniture
This site promotes Maine made furniture and Maine furniture makers. Very educational and a great resource for finding a Maine furniture maker who suits your style and taste. http://www.mainefurniture.org/items.aspx
The Herbie Project
Until January 19, 2010, Herbie was the largest elm tree in New England. For over 50 years, Frank Knight, Yarmouth, ME tree warden, kept Herbie alive. Ultimately, it was a loosing battle with Dutch elm disease. Herbie's life spanned 4 centuries, from 1793 to 2010. To honor this magnificent tree, the wood is being made into bowls, turnings, furniture and sculpture, and a variety of other objects, which will be sold to support the ongoing work of the Yarmouth Tree Trust. http://www.yarmouthcommunityservices.org/Herbie
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