This past weekend I taught the second Shaker candle stand class this year at The Woodwright’s School in Pittsboro, NC (forgot my camera on the first one!). I have done this class at other schools over the years but with electric lathes. At Roy’s we use a treadle lathe in keeping with the hand tool only spirit. I was apprehensive about this being I can hardly walk and chew chewing gum at the same time much less peddle and try to spindle turn. It it has worked out well with the meat powered lathe though.
These little tables have been one of my favorite pieces for a long time. Teaching the accurate construction of one of the most recognizable Shaker artifacts makes me love them even more.
Many, many thanks to Roy Underhill for hosting and all the students for hard work and effort that makes these classes a success!
–Will Myers
Eclectic Mechanicals 
I hope you keep teaching this class for a while, although I don’t know how you find the time. I am hoping to take it next year.
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Hi Tom, hope you can make it sometime!
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Glad to see you’re still teaching the class Will. Even with a meat-powered lathe. LOL
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This is without a doubt my favorite piece to have made. It’s a wonderful size, easily moved through the house, and it just looks good sitting there. I am grateful to have taken the class with you. -Benji
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