Monthly Archives: July 2011

Forest for the trees

Posted on July 24, 2011 by yaakov

I know this has been a half a$$ series in my blog, but the process was so slow that I just really had nothing to write about on a consistent basis. That being said, there was a lot to learn … Continue reading →

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Mad Dogs and Englishmen

Posted on July 22, 2011 by yaakov

Last night I was in the shop with a customer, and I opened up my can of Briwax and it was literally all liquid. Yup, it has gotten rather toasty in the shop. Today it is supposed to be 105F and tomorrow … Continue reading →

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Nu?

Posted on July 21, 2011 by yaakov

I’m not dead (yet), and I haven’t given up on my blog (yet), and I will start writing again once things settle down a bit.  OSHA has ordered me to put safety rails on my back because so many people … Continue reading →

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Copying the Masters

Posted on July 8, 2011 by yaakov

When I was a young lad in college, I really enjoyed painting, especially painting with watercolors. I attended watercolor painting classes, and the teacher recommended that we try to copy the work of the Masters, so I did. When I … Continue reading →

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Time for trucks

Posted on July 6, 2011 by yaakov

Every once in a while, I have a day when there is no pressing commission work, and no pressing spec work to do. It does not happen very often, but July 4th gave me once such moment. The older girls … Continue reading →

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Flying Shtenders!

Posted on July 5, 2011 by yaakov

I have made reference to the modern/contemporary shtender that I have been working on, and it was completed over the weekend. I was lucky enough to get a long piece of walnut as a “parting gift” while visiting the wholesale … Continue reading →

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No more!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by yaakov

I know this is way off topic, but I simply can’t take it anymore.  A week or so ago, I decided that I no longer want to hear anymore “News.” I’ll listen to ESPN radio or music on the radio, but … Continue reading →

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