Frequently CR alumni drop by for a visit and walk through the shop to see what's new and exciting. A few weeks ago Yeung Chan(furniture maker/tool maker/author) did a lecture on his case study of a 15th century Ming Dynasty Chair. I've never been a huge fan of Chinese design but his presentation was enlightening and really gave me an appreciation for the craftsmanship involved in this VERY complex piece of furniture. For the full experience, he didn't use ANY power tools on any of the joints and made it as if it was 1400-1500AD. In all, there were 39 components all of which where joined with mechanical joints, meaning, without glue. Chan delivered an entertaining, informative and at times comical presentation. D
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