17th-Century Joinery Peter Follansbee Learn how 17th-century joiners made magnificent pieces with a basic tool kit that seems quite simple by today's standards. Axes, planes and chisels do the bulk of the work, saws make a minor appearance. Peter Follansbee, the joiner at Plimoth Plantation, returns to Woodworking in America to spread his passion and knowledge of 17th-century techniques.