Monthly Archives: December 2010

The Suspended Form

Posted on December 31, 2010 by yaakov

I have been working hard to complete this suspended vessel for the past couple of days. Once I latch onto an idea, I like to get it done. So here is how the project was completed. When I last spoke about … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Common Ground

Posted on December 30, 2010 by yaakov

Special Guest Writer – Yaacov Moshe Moses Notes from the Common Ground September 5 thru December 14, 2010 Begin the 26th of Elul 5770 – End the 8th of Teves 5771 Part I ART as I SEE IT: 1. Don’t … Continue reading →

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Death of a Tradesman

Posted on December 30, 2010 by yaakov

Note: For all my friends who do not live in the United States of America, I’d like to know if you have the same problems. Preface: I am about to stand upon my soapbox, but I do have a point to … Continue reading →

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A New Breed of Woodworker?

Posted on December 28, 2010 by yaakov

What different times we live in. Our society has really changed in the past twenty to thirty years in so many ways. For example, the tradition of passing down a skill from father to son (or mother to daughter) seems … Continue reading →

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Guess who stopped by!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by yaakov

Guess who showed up last weekend? My missing muse! Of course she would show up during a time which I can not do any work or use my sketch pad. I think my muse is somewhat of a practical joker. … Continue reading →

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Relaxing with Morris, I don’t think so….

Posted on December 24, 2010 by yaakov

As the song goes, “I’m type of guy who likes to run round….” although my idea of runnin’ around is most likely very different. I am an admitted work alcoholic, and no matter how much I try to relax and … Continue reading →

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Yaakov’s 2010, a year in rant

Posted on December 22, 2010 by yaakov

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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…And upon your gates.

Posted on December 21, 2010 by yaakov

Construction is done! This project has been rather fun to make. Part of the fun of woodworking is figuring out how you are going to do it. Every now and then, I might make something that has published plans, but … Continue reading →

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Upon the doorposts of your house

Posted on December 19, 2010 by yaakov

More than a couple times people have asked me if I make mezuzah cases, and more than a couple of times I have said, “No, but that is a good idea.” Well, I was asked once again, and I decided … Continue reading →

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Chai-Boy the Final Chapter

Posted on December 17, 2010 by yaakov

The snow is falling, the first real snow of winter, and if you listen carefully, you can hear the faint sounds of someone of rejoicing from the FbY workshop. Yes,,,, you can hear it,,,, the sound of someone dancing and singing. … Continue reading →

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