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THE MECHANICK' S ADVISER"
For May 26 — June
1
T
Apothecary — " he great picture below is of one of our Volunteers, Donna Marie Gaumond. She started working with
us last year after retiring from a career in hospital pharmacy. The photo was taken by Carlo La Fiandra.
This week, our guest pharmacy student has compounded several medications, including a carminative
or as
it was also known at the time, a med for windy patients]. The directions mention that the powder could be wrapped in
paper or put in deal or card boxes.
I want to thank Ed Wright at the Cabinet Shop for information about deal referring
to soft woods such as white and yellow pine, and details on making boxes Thank -you to Chad Jones at the Printing
Office on a quick crash course on types of paper also known
as card.
We have a request in to Collections
to see if
there are any extant boxes in our collection."
Armoury:
Blacksmith — " The
Blacksmiths' throats burn, and voices grow hoarse as the busy ( and allergy) season continues,
but still they conspire to forge the weathervane' s spire. The Shop is no less busy with other, less conspiratorial efforts.
Ken has been making a racket with his sign bracket and forging chisels that sizzle. Aislinn keeps her bench under
lock( s) and key( s), now with aid from a newly forged petit drill bit. Mark has nailed it with some new nail headers and
a compassionate
handles,
compass
point for the weathervane.
bench dogs, and brick molds.
The Apprentices
In the brief moments
between
continue
to look rakish with rakes, spoons,
it all, the nails rain down at the foot of the anvil.
Watch your step!"
Like their metal, the Tinsmiths remain stable this week, still working on lanterns for the Palace
Stables, and coffee pots to adorn forge and fireplace. The tap of their hammers heralds light in the darkness and
Tin Shop — "
warmth in your belly, both appreciated even as the sun lingers longer and longer each day."
Department
of Historic
Trades
and
Skills
door
Volume
5, Issue
19
�Cabinetmaker — "
Hello from the Hay Shop. While Brian and Bill continue work on the two tripod tables, plans have
begun for next year' s ` Woodworking Symposium.' Ed has returned to working on the lid and stand for the
harpsichord. Melanie and John are in NAI training."
Carpenter — "The
Carpenters are making ladders, building drawbenches, and riving clapboards.
We completed a
replacement set of steps to go up to the Peyton Randolph Kitchen, which have just been installed."
Colonial Garden — "The
Gardeners are finishing up the last big wave of transplanting for the summer season.
This
week, we planted our tomatoes, peppers, turkey cucumber, fennel, and many herbs. We harvested peas and edible
flowers for the Palace Kitchen. The rye straw was bundled and stored for later in the summer when we will experiment
with making insulating straw mats for the Garden. We now have two more fine watering cans thanks to the Tin Shop,
just in time for summer
weather.
Our citrus trees and other tender plants have returned
the Landscape Department ( thanks Scott for looking after our babies all winter!).
include:
Carolina lupine ( Thermopsis
Consolida
villosa), leek ( Allium ampeloprasum),
from their winter home with
New flowers
endive ( Cichorium
in bloom this week
endivia),
and larkspur
ajacis)."
Farming — "
The tobacco is doing really well, but we need to be ready with replacements if disease or insects destroy
them. The picture below shows Bryan Austin separating small tobacco plants in the seed bed."
Department
of Historic
Trades
and
Skills
Volume
5, Issue
19
�Gunsmith — " Things
are starting to ramp up with anticipation in the Gunsmith Shop with the new Apprentice starting
in a few weeks. Jeff Geyer has been helping out as a part-time Interpreter, which has been a huge help, not to mention
entertaining.
As for the projects, Darrin is in the final shaping of a round face English rifle lock. Polishing all the parts,
forging and filing the springs will be the next step. Richard continues the work on the pair of silver pistols."
Department
of Historic
Trades
and
Skills
Volume
5, Issue
19
�Joinery — "The Joinery will be as busy as always this week. Scott has almost finished coping his mortises on the
walnut door. This painstaking process requires diligence and attention to detail, and cannot be rushed. Peter is
exploring" the process for making the face frame for his hanging cupboard and hopes to make good progress this
week, despite the heat going directly to his thick New England skull. Amanda is studying a four -paneled door and
taking measurements from it, in preparation for constructing a replacement.
She is gathering a cutting list and will
begin preparing material shortly!"
Public Leather Works — " Jan
finished the helmet for Mike in the Taylor Shop. Andrew finished the cartridge
pouches for Military Programs, and Jan made the belts."
Silversmith — "
Bobbie continues working on the lid for the tankard, as well as several mote spoons. Chris is raising
the body and lid of her teapot. Lynn continues work on the canoe printing plate, and with the help of Preston, had the
opportunity to cast her first silver ingot. Preston has also been working on the body of the tankard.
George continues
to fix the chasing tools. Parker has begun a new beaker, raising it in copper as a practice piece. William is working on
engraving trade silver and setting up a large copper plate engraving."
Department
of Historic
Trades
and
Skills
Volume
5, Issue
19
�Lynn casting an ingot
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of Historic
Trades
and
Skills
Volume
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The Mechanick's Adviser
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The Mechanick’s Adviser is a weekly newsletter produced by the Colonial Williamsburg Department of Historic Trades and Skills beginning in September 2015 and continuing to the present. The word “mechanick” is an alternative spelling of “mechanic” and is used here in the more archaic sense meaning a skilled tradesperson or artisan. Some weeks the newsletter was not produced and there is a significant months-long gap in the 2020 newsletters reflecting the pandemic-related limitations and closures of the department. The newsletter relates employee news and the current work projects and research of the various trades’ shops belonging to the department as well as other groups described as “skills” including military, music, and dance programs.
Date
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2015-
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The Mechanick's Adviser. Volume 5, issue 19 for May 26 - June 1
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Department of Historic Trades and Skills
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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
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2019-06