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150550 | "Wm. Sanderson-Cassidy" <wcassidy@m...> | 2005‑09‑30 | Re: Introduction |
On Friday, September 30, 2005, at 02:36PM, |
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150547 | spikethebike@c... | 2005‑09‑30 | Introduction |
Greetings! My name is Spike Cornelius and I live in Portland, Oregon. I'm 56 and a retired goldsmith/custom jeweler. I've been messing with wood since I was little. When I was 6 or so my father built a full second story onto our house, 4 bedrooms and a full bath, and he did everything by himself. Although most work was done with p*w*r tools, he also made use of hand tools. I learned handsaw sharpening technique watching him. Whenever anything needed fixing he did it himself, and imprinted that onto me. While I have always liked hand tools I have made extensive use of el*ct**c*ty. I have a damaged shoulder that made lots of p*w*r tools seem very attractive. The problem is that I have developed breathing difficulties that fine sawdust doesn't help, and I hate respirators! The hand tool collection grows and I now use them for physical therapy (ya! that's it!) When I had remodeling done upstairs in our 1926 house I had the workers save a bunch of old 2x6's for me. Some of them became my new woodworking bench, built with no el*ctr*c*ty whatever, M&T joints and all. I am just now putting the finish on the woodwork of a Shepard Spiers #7 kit, so I am also a member of the FOYBIPO. In between all of the other projects, I want to build a shoulder plane to facilitate the teak wood dining room table I'm working on. Spike ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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150590 | "Chuck Myers" <otl@I...> | 2005‑10‑01 | RE: Introduction |
Spike introduces himself, saying among other things: > I have a damaged shoulder that made lots > of p*w*r tools seem very attractive. [snippage] and later goes on to say > In between all of the other projects, I want to build a > shoulder plane ... Are these two pieces of information connected in some way? If so, you may have found a use for a plane that hasn't been discussed here... :^) Welcome to the list. Chuck Myers, in glorious western PA (Fall really is the best time of the year here, weather-wise.) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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161292 | "Robert A. Weber" <raweber@M...> | 2006‑06‑20 | RE: Introduction |
Wow, Bill, that's fantastic. What a great take on Arts and Crafts. Is that QSWO (Quatersawn White Oak, newbies)? How did you finish it? Are the stretchers laminated - the end grain indicates the possibility, or something to do with finishing. Welcome to the porch - you're definitely a kindred spirit. Rob in Peoria http://www.galootcentral.com/modules.php?name=Web_Links As recommended by Popular Woodworking's Christopher Schwarz Wood shavings on the floor! Wood shavings on the floor! :-----Original Message----- :From: oldtools-bounces@r... [mailto:oldtools- :bounces@r...] On Behalf Of Bill Hutten :Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 9:19 AM :To: oldtools@r... :Subject: [OldTools] Introduction : :http://www.hutten.org/bill/furniture/coffeetable/one.jpg : ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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161293 | Chris Berger <toolroom@i...> | 2006‑06‑20 | Re: Introduction |
Bill Hutton shared his Bio and some work: > > I've been an intermittent reader of this list for a few months, after > being away from it for a number of years - so it's past time for me to > be posting an introduction. Welcome back, Bill! > > Here's an example of a recent project which was made with 100% hand tools: > > http://www.hutten.org/bill/furniture/coffeetable/one.jpg > Very nice work, both design and execution! Chris ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
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