Tag Archives: Jimmy Clewes

Basic Bangle Fun

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

As most of you know, I made bangles as a part of my American Craft Council Show demonstration, so I thought I might share the technique I am using with you. I saw a Jimmy Clewes video several months ago … Continue reading →

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Knockin’ em out

Posted on February 2, 2012 by

I’ve had the chance to knock out a couple of turning projects while I wait for the lumber for my next project acclimate to my shop. Time is money and like the seven dwarves say, “I owe, I owe, so … Continue reading →

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Yaakov’s 2010, a year in rant

Posted on December 22, 2010 by

First, I’d like to send out a special thanks to my one and half year old son, Asher, who has kept up the Bar Am kinderlach tradition of not sleeping through the night. I’m shooting for the year 2013 for … Continue reading →

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Fantasy woodworking team

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Here’s the situation, it’s 4th and goal,,,,,,, or more like four days before the project is due. Who do you want working beside you in the shop to get the job done? I have a pretty good idea who I want on my … Continue reading →

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Back to zero

Posted on October 3, 2010 by

It’s been eight days, and now I am finally back to zero. Well,,,,, maybe I’m up by one. Last Sunday I started working on a new stand for my lathe. And as my readers know, it did not workout so … Continue reading →

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