Raymond McInnis -- Amateur Woodworker and Scholar of Woodworking History
A life-long amateur woodworker, I specialize in making furniture for my own use. Creating picture frames and picture framing are other favorite woodworking activities. Also an avid historian, I am writing an online "History of Amateur Woodworking". An ongoing project, the history will consist of (1) a historical narrative and (2) the posting of documents significant in the development of woodworking, especially amateur woodworking.
Previous Posts
Archives-- includes "History of Woodworking: Chapters" & Historical Documents
- Directory of American Tools and Machinery Patents: Useful website, a virtual database dedicated to patents of power woodworking tools. Includes diagrams patentees needed to submit for obtaining patents. Use Internet Explorer Browser, and Broadband speed is nice.
- Old Woodworking Machines: A remarkable website, dedicated to documenting vintage woodworker’s power machinery. Lots of links, pictures of restored vintage power machinery, reproductions of old catalogs, discussion forum, 100s of members, many expert in the historical details of individual tools, just a virtual goldmine.
- The Funiture Society: A website dedicated to displaying the furniture creations of incorporated businesses and individuals. Claims that it is the most comprehensive listing of fine furniture makers on the web. Listing is limited to current Furniture Society members only.
Recommended Websites for Tracing Woodworking History
About Me
- Name: Raymond McInnis
- Location: Bellingham, Washington, United States
