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Does arts really reflect the times?
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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Tagged Arts & Crafts, Christopher Schwarz, furniture making, woodworking
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Just a little patience
Patience. At times I seem to have very little of it, but when necessary, it manages to accompany me. Woodworking and woodworkers require it, so could patience be a factor as to why not as many of today’s children, teens, … Continue reading
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Tagged attention span, bowl turning, David Marks, furniture making, Turning, woodworking
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Are you generally a specialist?
I am a modern “Renaissance man”, or better yet, a “Jack of all trades and master of none.” I can’t decide if that is a good thing or a bad thing. On long car trips, I sometimes occupy myself (over the … Continue reading
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Tagged David J Marks, David Marks, furniture design, furniture making, hand tools, Lyle Jamieson, muse, Toshio Odate, woodworking
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Fantasy woodworking team
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
“I wouldn’t join any club that would have me as a member”
After I sell a piece, I find that I really dislike looking at it ever again. Everytime I look at it, all I see are tiny flaws, or see things that could have done better or in a different way. … Continue reading
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Artisan on the roof
“If I were a rich man yahda yahda….” Well, you know the rest of the song, or at the least the verse (I hope). This is a topic that runs through my head whenever I am on my long walk … Continue reading
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Staying in the lines
I really enjoy drawing, I will confess that like to draw along with the “you tube” speed drawing videos, but why do I draw so much better from a photo or along with a video? I am not a great artist, … Continue reading
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