Tag Archives: David Marks

Inlay complete!

Posted on March 11, 2013 by yaakov

Every feel like Heaven is conspiring against you? I feel that way about this project. Between the freezing temperatures, house guests, holidays, kids events, and other work related stuff, I feel like I can’t get anything done in a satisfactory … Continue reading →

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One power tool I am very happy to have

Posted on March 7, 2013 by yaakov

  Now that the veneering work is done, it is time to prepare the material that will become the inlay. For this project, I am going to inlay the Hebrew word tzedakah on the front panel of the tzedakah box. Technically, what … Continue reading →

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A little spark from DJ Marks

Posted on August 21, 2012 by yaakov

If you have been a regular to my blog, you know that my woodworking hero is David Marks. I was fortunate enough to be recruited to help him with his latest DVD, “Double Bevel Marquetry.” I was asked to help … Continue reading →

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More of the modern traditionalist

Posted on February 9, 2012 by yaakov

I’m the very epitome of a very modern traditionalist, part hand tooler, part power tooler. Today I summoned the use of an ancient tool and a modern powered device. Here’s the case.  I am working on a custom project, but … Continue reading →

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Knockin’ em out

Posted on February 2, 2012 by yaakov

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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Committed to Art?

Posted on June 13, 2011 by yaakov

You ever get those phone calls where someone says “a friend of mine says you like wood?” Then they ask you to repair a door, take an old desk and turn it into something else, or take a massive fallen … Continue reading →

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Heap o’ learnin’

Posted on April 12, 2011 by yaakov

On March 14th, I wrote about a hollow vessel I was working on, and today I finally completed it. Every time I make something, I like to think that I learned something from it. Well, I did a heap o’ … Continue reading →

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California Dreaming

Posted on March 31, 2011 by yaakov

Has anyone seen Spring yet? I personally think someone has moved Baltimore near the Seattle area. As I was working in my shop, with the propane heater going, I sincerely wished I were in California enjoying the warm dry air, … Continue reading →

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Monkeys and My Art

Posted on March 14, 2011 by yaakov

What can I say, life has a grip on those safety rails on my back and is interferring with my blogging. I won’t bore you with the details of my monkeys, but I have started on a new project that I would … Continue reading →

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Just a little patience

Posted on January 13, 2011 by yaakov

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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