In the above video I share the second part of my recent visit to the 18th century Anthony Hay Cabinet Shop at Colonial Williamsburg here in my home state of Virginia.
Here are all my videos & articles of the Anthony Hay’s Cabinetmaking Shop at Colonial Williamsburg:
- Anthony Hay’s Cabinetmaking Shop Tour part 1
- Anthony Hay’s Cabinetmaking Shop Tour part 2
- Anthony Hay’s Cabinetmaking Shop Tour part 3
- Secret Mitered Dovetails with Kaare Loftheim at Colonial Williamsburg
- Treadle Lathe Wood Turning at Colonial Williamsburg Hay Cabinet Shop
- Resawing Wide Boards at Colonial Williamsburg Hay Cabinet Shop
- Dry Fitting a Walnut Chair with Brian Weldy at Colonial Williamsburg
- Stunning Colonial Williamsburg Mother Plane Collection
Below are a few of the photographs from my visit to the Anthony Hay cabinet shop at Colonial Williamsburg:
One of my favorite places on earth — and populated with great craftsmen who I am proud to call my friends.
Glad you like Williamsburg too!
I’ve watched both parts one and two several times, and seem to notice something new each time. Living in north central Arkansas, there are few that work the old ways, by name. Having been introduced to woodworking thru an older craftsman during college, my interest and desire to learn those time proven skills as proven a terrific journey. I am enamored with craftsman Christopher Schwartz and some of his publications, thru Lost Art Press, and I’m currently trying to build… Read more »
I’m glad you’re enjoying these tours Mike!
Joshua – that is awesome, I ave been there and your glimpse into the shop, history etc. is better than being there! Can’t wait for #3???
Yeah, you don’t get that kind of behind-the-scenes access as a tourist!
WOW!