Chad stanton shows you every step needed to make this book stand and. As luck would have it, both my sons attend ambrose, and my wife is a 4th grade teacher there, so it was a given that i would. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. Located in pacific grove, ca, we work across multiple media including wood and metal and the graphic arts. A hole in the base of the stand implies that it might have, at one time, been mounted on a tripod, as a music stand would be.
This revolving stand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joiners shop on mulberry row. Jefferson book stand plans expert advice on woodworking stepbystep ideas jefferson book stand plans download guides jefferson book stand plans get teds woodworking plans watch anytime jefferson book stand plans stepbystep blueprintshow to jefferson book stand plans for do it yourself staircase railing. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking network. With more reading and viewing being accessed by electronic means, book stands and holders can be used to support media, such as smartphones and tablets, for easy listening and viewing. Sep 30, 2014 how to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. Too often there is not enough space on their work surface to work from an open book. One of the very first posts on this blog was about a folding book stand i made for my wife. As many as five books could be placed on this bookstand, which was probably made at monticello according to jeffersons design. Jeffersons revolving bookstand book stands, drafting desk. Fintie rotating case for new ipad 7th generation 10.
Its become another project on my long list of projects. Thomas jefferson s revolving book stand i think i need one for my nighttable. Its in the domestic devices chapter of that book, which is a must read if you are interested in hand tool woodworking as. A mortise in the underside of the lid houses the arms and allows the lid to close completely. This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and. For pricing information, please visit our pricing page. Our revolving bookstand is a line by line reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jefferson s own design.
My version of thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand. Thomas jefferson invented a book stand that allowed him to reference several open books at oncesort of like keeping a billion tabs opened. I looked at it, and thought that it would be interesting to do some day. A central pole enables the bookstand to rotate at the bottom. Jefferson, ever the student, was constantly studying. Ive not been very active in my shop recently due to health reasons.
He sent newspaper clippings along with his letters to them and his suggestions focused on poetry, history, foreign language, and moral and behavioral improvement. This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built furniture. The third president of the united states and the author of the declaration of independence, thomas jefferson was a powerful man who helped shaped the future of america. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022. Posts in revolving bookstand thomas jeffersons monticello. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand latch finewoodworking. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. May 20, 2012 i believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. Dec 28, 2009 this video documents the building of a jeffersonian bookstand that i built for m fiancees birthday, based on the one found in thomas jeffersons office at monticello. Crocheting, embroidery, knitting, quilting, sewing search for thomas jefferson book stand plans basically. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture and. The solid walnut bookstand was first believed to be a music stand, according to, because jefferson was proficient on the violin.
Heres where youll find our current free plans offerings, which offer inspiration and fun for your projects list, while also throwing in some techniques that will upgrade your woodworking skills. Jan, 2009 years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the. The single drawer has compartments for an ink well, writing quills, nibs, pen knife. I decided that this would be a fun project to make.
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Thomas jefferson, a strong advocate of reading, frequently made book recommendations to his children and grandchildren. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from jeffersons own design. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. Thomas jefferson book stand plans, thomas jefferson bookstand on loan at the smithsonian. As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. Thomas jefferson s plan to reform virginia s education system gave a broad outline of a progressive school structure. Reproductions of antiques thomas jefferson s writing desk i aural mahogany c0023. So, he invented this revolving book stand which allowed him to quickly and easily view five books with the spin of the wrist. The solid walnut stand, designed to sit on a tripod was made at the monticello joinery, supervised by james dinsmore and john hemings. Lewis left being presented the jeffersonian book stand by maker larry ciesla. Five books on thomas jefferson a jefferson expert provides a list of indispensable reads about the founding father five mustread books on thomas jefferson from author marc leepson. Plans for jefferson book stand that you can build today. Johnsonarts is a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built furniture, lighting, items of function and objet d art.
This video documents the building of a jeffersonian bookstand that i built for. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. We were asked to quote and build a thomas jefferson revolving book stand, by a parent at the ambrose school, as a class project for the schools annual auction. With the right plans, materials, and equipment, you can build this simple book stand, as shown here. To enjoy and share a beautiful book, document, photo, or certificate. Thomas jefferson rotating book stand plans woodstore. The best thomas jefferson book stand plans free download pdf and video. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. I recently built a replica of thomas jeffersons revolving book stand.
Feb 20, 2015 heres a fun weekend project that you can do out of a single piece of wood. This jefferson bookstand also makes a great display piece. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. All my products are individually handcrafted for ultimate quality. While thomas jefferson was himself a woodworker with a small workshop located on the second floor of his home in monticello, in all likelihood, he had some other skilled craftsman build his bookstand. Jeffersonian bookstand woodworking creation by jack. The level of details makes the most challenging project a walk in the park. Learn how to make a wooden book stand from a single board. This was invented by thomas jefferson, because he would often be reading several books at one time. As with most projects, the choice of material is a personal one.
This latest one i donated to our brand new library in town. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. Judeochristian stained glass graphics illuminated cabinet c0216. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookshelf invention synonym. Feb 14, 2010 they struggle with things like how to accurately place elements in the model and when to make components they asked me for another demonstration showing how i go about these things. The lids support stand fits into different notches so that jefferson could change the angle of the top when he wished. Anawhite ana has been doing this a long time and has a the 1 last update 20191112 killer diy woodworking website.
This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built furniture, lighting, items of function and objet d art. Thomas jefferson book stand plans our woodworking experts show you how stepbystep blueprints thomas jefferson book stand plans lifetime monthly plans how to thomas jefferson book stand plans for 1. Made of solid mahogany with a soft, handpolished finish, the rotating table top book stand holds five books at adjustable angles on rests that fold down to form a 12 cube. This is the jefferson book stand that was built from walnut wood that was going to the land fill, and birds eye maple inserts which i purchased. Several weeks ago we were asked to quote and build a thomas jefferson revolving book stand, by a parent at the ambrose school, as a class project for the schools annual auction. Jeffersons revolving bookstand book stands, drafting. After building my bookstand, the panels in a down position dont display. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had one built out of walnut.
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Heres a fun weekend project that you can do out of a single piece of wood. Thomas jeffersons bookstand season 28 episode 4 the. Traditionally, they are used to hold open a book or document for handsfree viewing. In the woodwrights workbook, roy underhill writes about this stand, which he calls a reading stand. Discover classes, experts, and inspiration to bring your ideas to life. Discover free woodworking plans and projects for jefferson book stand. The five sided rotating bookstand, now referred to as the thomas jefferson bookstand, could only make me wonder how curious and studious a man jefferson must have been. Jan 25, 2011 i was intrigued by the folding book stand from old pictures like the 1877 painting of a girl using one by the artist lord frederick gainesborough and others, but the most intriguing was a huge folding chair that looked like it was made from a 12. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture. This video documents the building of a jeffersonian.
Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand plans how to. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. But historians later concluded that the stand was designed to hold books. Jefferson, however, had his own ideas on the proper course of instruction. Woodworking jefferson bookcase plans pdf free download. Folding book stand revisited one of the very first posts on this blog was about a folding book stand i made for my wife. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts. The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jefferson s drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. Chad stanton shows you every step needed to make this book stand and the tools used are listed below. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand.
He turns 60 christmas eve, so i plan to give it to him then. This cubeshaped book stand was probably designed by thomas jefferson to hold five books and allow the reader to rotate the stand, thus changing the book in view. It frees up valuable space on the students desk or the chefs counter and it places the book in a position that is easy to work from. I have donated a couple for silent auctions for charities, kept one. Jefferson book stand plans expert advice on woodworking stepbystep ideas jefferson book stand plans lifetime monthly plans how to jefferson book stand plans for simple workbench plans plans include a free pdf download, shopping list, cutting list, drawings, and stepbystep instructions. They struggle with things like how to accurately place elements in the model and when to make components they asked me for another demonstration showing how i go about these things. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding books or letters. Woodworking project plans available for immediate pdf download. Season 28 episode 4 26m 46s video has closed captioning. Anyone can build this simple book display stand home page archway bench bird house book case book stand boot rack box caddy. Even though the plans provided in them are more suited to the needs of professional and advanced woodworkers, the suggestions and guidance offered can even make the most ignorant person successfully complete any thomas jefferson revolving book stand plans rdm168 woodwork projects. I believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. Recently theres also been some interest in thomas jefferson s bookstand. If you are ordering for a specific date please contact me and i will do my est to accommodate your need.
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We will be building this for donation to our local library. While the name may suggest printed material such as books, periodicals, text, musical scores, and photos, many holders are designed to be used with electronic media as well. The original was found in a cabinet at monticello, at first thought to be a music stand, but jefferson referenced it in writings that it was a book stand. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking blog plans. As luck would have it, both my sons attend ambrose, and my wife is a 4th grade teacher there, so it was a given that i would volunteer to build the project. It is believed that roubos book inspired thomas jeffersons design.
This world wide web paginate provides the trail information needed to plan the perfect hiking location. The revolving book stand symbolizes jefferson s lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Fortunately, i was able to find the plans for this project on his woodwrights school. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand now thats how you read 5 books at one time.
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