Monthly Archives: February 2011

My latest artistic piece

Posted on February 28, 2011 by yaakov

I finally completed a project! Hurray! Hurray! With so many irons in the fire, I’m so happy I at least got one thing done. This is another one of my suspended vessels entitled, “The Olive Well.” The hollow form is … Continue reading →

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I need a personal reset button

Posted on February 25, 2011 by yaakov

Dear Diary, Lately I have felt like an 8088 processor in an Intel Xeno world. As you know, I am not the best multi-tasker, and right now, I have so many tasks going on, that if you looked closely into my eyes you would … Continue reading →

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Does arts really reflect the times?

Posted on February 22, 2011 by yaakov

I read a passage in “The Joiner and Cabinet Maker” that really made me think about how art and music are supposed to be a reflection of the times.  Here’s the passage: “In the second half of the 19th century, … Continue reading →

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2 hours with a scrapy geezer

Posted on February 21, 2011 by yaakov

I assume that I am like most woodworkers, I can’t bear to throw away scraps. Now there are times when I will get rid of some, but by and large, I have a lot of scraps in “Ye Ole Scrap … Continue reading →

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What I learned from ignorance

Posted on February 17, 2011 by yaakov

It’s funny how the timing of things works out. I have been pondering what I wanted to write about next, and wouldn’t you know, a good topic just popped up because of my own ignorance. So you see, sometimes ignorance … Continue reading →

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The Scrub is here, the Scrub is here!

Posted on February 16, 2011 by yaakov

I have been out of town and off-line for several days now, and even though I was enjoying our vacation, I have had only two things on my mind; getting my new Scrub Plane and reading the latest book I ordered. … Continue reading →

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Lie-Nielsen, darn well worth it!

Posted on February 10, 2011 by yaakov

I have been saving my pennies, and even more pennies for a new plane. You know, I have been working really hard and putting in some really long stressful days for the past couple of months, so I decided it … Continue reading →

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Another bowl season ends

Posted on February 9, 2011 by yaakov

Although I have been working on one single commissioned project through most of this year, I have managed to sneak in my own turning work at every opportunity. Now I have finally gone through my big pile of roughed out … Continue reading →

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Two hours and what I saw

Posted on February 7, 2011 by yaakov

You know, there is a lot to be said for the phrase, “seeing is believing.” And I will add to that, actually looking is mighty important too. It was nearing the end of our lesson, and my student asked me … Continue reading →

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It’s always something

Posted on February 4, 2011 by yaakov

As Rosanne Rosannadanna used to say, “if it is not one thing, it’s another, and it just goes to show that it’s always something!” That’s very true about life and very true about life in the workshop. Case in point: … Continue reading →

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