He sent newspaper clippings along with his letters to them and his suggestions focused on poetry, history, foreign language, and moral and behavioral improvement. A central pole enables the bookstand to rotate at the bottom. I have donated a couple for silent auctions for charities, kept one. The sage of monticello based his fivesided bookstand on designs he found in paris. 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. In the woodwrights workbook, roy underhill writes about this stand, which he calls a reading stand. 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. I looked at it, and thought that it would be interesting to do some day. How to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand.
Chad stanton shows you every step needed to make this book stand and. Thomas jeffersons revolving book stand johnsonarts. Folding book stand revisited one of the very first posts on this blog was about a folding book stand i made for my wife. Johnsonarts is a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and studio, specializing in customdesigned and built furniture, lighting, items of function and objet d art. Heres a fun weekend project that you can do out of a single piece of wood. But historians later concluded that the stand was designed to hold books. 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. Thomas jefferson, a strong advocate of reading, frequently made book recommendations to his children and grandchildren. 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.
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. This latest one i donated to our brand new library in town. Jefferson book stand a monticello classic woodworking. Bamboo book stand,wishacc adjustable book holder tray and page paper clipscookbook reading desk portable sturdy lightweight bookstandtextbooks bookstandsmusic books tablet cook recipe stands.
The original book stand is believed to have been built in the monticello joinery based on jeffersons drawings, and was constructed of solid walnut. To enjoy and share a beautiful book, document, photo, or certificate. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding. 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. After seeing an episode of the woodwright shop i was intriqued by the jefferson book stand that roy underhill was constructing. The revolving book stand symbolizes jefferson s lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Thomas jefferson s revolving book stand i think i need one for my nighttable.
A while back i stumbled on to a set of plans to build the roubo book stand. Jefferson, however, had his own ideas on the proper course of instruction. All my products are individually handcrafted for ultimate quality. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand with. 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. Jeffersons revolving bookstand book stands, drafting. Fortunately, i was able to find the plans for this project on his woodwrights school. My son and i want to duplicate thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand. The single drawer has compartments for an ink well, writing quills, nibs, pen knife. Reverand lewis is the senior pastor at the community presybeterian church in celebration florida an example of the bookstand as it may actually be used. We will be building this for donation to our local library. 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. How to make a thomas jefferson jeffersonian bookstand. As many as five books could be placed on this bookstand, which was probably made at monticello according to jeffersons design.
Plans for jefferson book stand that you can build today. He turns 60 christmas eve, so i plan to give it to him then. Constructed of solid walnut, the cubeshaped stand has five adjustable rests for holding books or letters. Sep 30, 2014 how to make solid wood 1800s jeffersonian bookstand. As many as five books could be placed on it at a time. Woodworking jefferson bookcase plans pdf free download. 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. My version of thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand. Posts in revolving bookstand thomas jeffersons monticello.
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Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture. Its in the domestic devices chapter of that book, which is a must read if you are interested in hand tool woodworking as are all his books. My version of thomas jeffersons revolving bookstand by don. It displays 5 different books at one time on 5 easels and turns 360 degrees. 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. Traditionally, they are used to hold open a book or document for handsfree viewing. Jeffersons revolving bookstand book stands, drafting desk. Recently theres also been some interest in thomas jeffersons bookstand.
The solid walnut bookstand was first believed to be a music stand, according to, because jefferson was proficient on the violin. Thomas jefferson rotating book stand plans woodstore. Too often there is not enough space on their work surface to work from an open book. After building my bookstand, the panels in a down position dont display. 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. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand plans how to. Replica of thomas jeffersons bookstand woodworking blog plans. 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. This jefferson book stand, found in monticello, is reproduced by johnsonarts, a workshop, makeground, imagineering design center and. 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. Discover free woodworking plans and projects for jefferson book stand.
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Revolving bookstand view interactive version this revolving bookstand, once thought to be a music stand, was probably made to jefferson s design and specifications in the joinery. They have it on a three tier stand as you go in the front door. Anyone can build this simple book display stand home page archway bench bird house book case book stand boot rack box caddy. As with most projects, the choice of material is a personal one.
This was invented by thomas jefferson, because he would often be reading several books at one time. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand latch finewoodworking. 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. He needed to reference multiple sources, but found finding, opening and closing books cumbersome and timewasting. The lids support stand fits into different notches so that jefferson could change the angle of the top when he wished.
Season 28 episode 4 26m 46s video has closed captioning. 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. Mahogany 16th century gothic book cabinet in medium cherry c0141b thomas jefferson s revolving bookstand in natural walnut c022. 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. 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. Ive not been very active in my shop recently due to health reasons. This is a reproduction of the 5 sided bookstand that thomas jefferson designed and is on display at mt. Thomas jefferson revolving book stand custom furniture and.
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I believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. 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 plansrdm168 woodwork projects. Bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original ingenious device found in thomas jeffersons cabinet, which was made in the joinery at monticello. It folds down into a onefoot cube and opens to hold up to five books simulataneously. The woodwrights shop thomas jeffersons bookstand season. Reproduction revolving bookstand in the online monticello shop. 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. Learn how to make a wooden book stand from a single board. Legend has it that thomas jefferson designed this bookstand in 1810 and had one built out of walnut. 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. 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. 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. May 20, 2012 i believe that the stand was placed in the parlor in the 1980s but was later moved to his study. Anawhite ana has been doing this a long time and has a the 1 last update 20191112 killer diy woodworking website.
One can imagine him turning the stand, completely engrossed, consulting five books at once to find the answer to a burning question. Jefferson may have conveniently placed it next to his chair in his readingandwriting arrangement in the. Its in the domestic devices chapter of that book, which is a must read if you are interested in hand tool woodworking as. Crocheting, embroidery, knitting, quilting, sewing search for thomas jefferson book stand plans basically. Lewis left being presented the jeffersonian book stand by maker larry ciesla. As many as five books or letters could be placed on it at a time. Thomas jefferson i love books books to read jefferson monticello book stands book stand for reading drafting desk book nooks bookends our revolving bookstand is a linebyline reproduction of the original, which was made in the joinery at monticello, probably from thomas jefferson s own design. 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, probably from jeffersons own design. The best thomas jefferson book stand plans free download pdf and video.
The revolving book stand symbolizes jeffersons lifelong passion for books, and is yet another great contribution to historic craftsmanship. Feb 20, 2015 heres a fun weekend project that you can do out of a single piece of wood. This video documents the building of a jeffersonian. Thomas jefferson invented a book stand that allowed him to reference several open books at oncesort of like keeping a billion tabs opened. 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. Years ago i visited monticello and was impressed by the bookstand that thomas jefferson had designed for his library. The solid walnut stand, designed to sit on a tripod was made at the monticello joinery, supervised by james dinsmore and john hemings. The footprint, when closed is inches 33 cm square. Fintie rotating case for new ipad 7th generation 10. 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.
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