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Woodworking for Adults: Historic 17th Century Wooden Totes

  • Chase's Mill 801 Forest Road Alstead, NH, 03602 United States (map)

With: Jason Breen

Class Fee: $50.00

Class Size: 6 / Adults

Once found in every New England household, these divided totes were used for storage in every room and could easily transport tools and materials from room to room or house to house. Based roughly on several similar styles, this design is easily scaled up or down to be used in the kitchen, garden shed, office or workshop. It incorporates angled construction either nailed or dovetailed that seems simple - until it is tried. Its small size allows for fairly quick stock preparation by hand. Build one or two in a day. Bring lunch.

About Jason Breen: I am a custom furniture maker and studied instrument building and history at Marlboro College. I paid for that education building timber frames and cabinets. Historical and traditional tools have inspired my work since inheriting my ancestors’ hand planes. A member of the Guild of Vermont Furniture Makers, I live and work in Brattleboro, Vermont.

Earlier Event: August 29
The Art of Felting
Later Event: September 6
Mill Hollow History