Comments on: Jeff Miller: Modern With an Old-tool Streak http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/jeff-miller-modern-with-an-old-tool-streak Woodworking advice, woodworking plans, woodworking projects and woodworking blogs Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:38:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: allenworbhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/jeff-miller-modern-with-an-old-tool-streak/comment-page-1#comment-20946 allenworb Wed, 21 Sep 2011 14:11:07 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=109247#comment-20946 I too have a very similar point of view about Jeff. I worked as a part time apprentice with Jeff for about 7 years. He taught me so much during that time, including how he builds this table. Seeing the table makes you want to touch it. It’s strength is pretty amazing as well. You can take the large curve, place it on end, and hang your entire body weight on it, producing very little flex.

The top has a nice inlay detail on it as well. Looking at this table, you’ll see how it influenced subsequent design elements in his chairs, rockers, etc. It’s details and joinery details only scratch the surface of what he does with bent laminations.

Personally, I need to take the plunge and build one myself. My only regret is that I don’t live in Chicago anymore. I’d like to borrow the bending jigs and his clamps.

Looking forward to the article. His writing is always interesting and informative.

- Andy Brownell

]]> By: doftyahttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/jeff-miller-modern-with-an-old-tool-streak/comment-page-1#comment-20900 doftya Sat, 17 Sep 2011 13:50:08 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=109247#comment-20900 Ok, was I the only one that noticed the fantastic stool at around 0:59? Does anyone know where I can find more info on it, some more pics maybe? That thing looks great!

]]> By: Eric Rhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/jeff-miller-modern-with-an-old-tool-streak/comment-page-1#comment-20899 Eric R Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:58:42 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=109247#comment-20899 Going to Jeff’s shop for the Lie-Nielsen hand tool event was a surprise, in that it isn’t a really large shop, but he sure gets some beautiful work done in there. And, he is definitely a class act kind of guy.

]]> By: handtoolfoolhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/jeff-miller-modern-with-an-old-tool-streak/comment-page-1#comment-20898 handtoolfool Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:42 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=109247#comment-20898 I totally agree with your comments regarding Jeff Miller’s direction with his studio furniture. His combination of old school craftmanship and clean, contemporary design are a combination that avoids the mass of replica furniture that flows from so many workers of wood today.

In addition to being an extraordinarily skilled person he is a patient and gifted teacher of his craft. I look forward to reading his article in the future issue.

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