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Blackwing - Volume 21 (Woodworking) View All Gently re-heating the bottle beforeShakers were expert woodworkers who saw beauty in the usefulness of the things they made. Simple shapes, solid joinery, and unadorned materials were the foundation of Shaker design. Their commitment to craftsmanship, materials, and simplicity of form inspired generations of woodworkers, within their communities and beyond. Today, woodworking is an exercise in precision, intuition, and mindfulness. The adage measure twice, cut once encourages