Check out this guys work shop. Then look at some of his finished projects.
http://www.highlandwoodworking.com/wood ... /dilo.html
Probably could put most of us to shame and we have a ton more tools.
Now this is a small shop but impressive work
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Ed in Tampa
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Now this is a small shop but impressive work
Ed in Tampa
Stay out of trouble!
Stay out of trouble!
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easterngray
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What a wonderful, wonderful story! Thanks for sharing that Ed - just amazing; what talent and dedication!
I also really chuckled that regardless of whether you live in a huge Brazilian city and quietly carve wood or a tiny Cape Cod town with your buzzing Shopsmith we must always bow to SWMBO!!
Alec
I also really chuckled that regardless of whether you live in a huge Brazilian city and quietly carve wood or a tiny Cape Cod town with your buzzing Shopsmith we must always bow to SWMBO!!
Alec1960 Aniversary Model Mark 5 500 "Goldie" with most SPT's
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curiousgeorge
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Thanks Ed, for finding and posting that beautiful story. Once again we are reminded "Tools don't make projects, Craftsmen do!" I could go on about my pet peave of tools that supposedly can make us better craftsmen, but Dilo Marcio said it better in his "less than perfect English:rolleyes:" . I should have that command of the English language.
The only thing he inferred which I have trouble with is: His tools cost less than ours. I have a small tool box containing carving tools and can vouch for the monetary value of the contents. To me the cost of more such tools is prohibitive.
The only thing he inferred which I have trouble with is: His tools cost less than ours. I have a small tool box containing carving tools and can vouch for the monetary value of the contents. To me the cost of more such tools is prohibitive.
Octogenarian's have an earned right to be a curmudgeon.
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
Chuck in Lancaster, CA
wow!!
Well said! I am always amazed at what some people can do. Being a math guy, I like to think my attraction to Mission style stuff is an "esthetic preference", but I am afraid that it is really just an admission that I do not have the skills to do some of this other stuff. That said, it is awsome to see this and aspire to do quality work, at what ever level I can achieve.
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pinkiewerewolf
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Hand tools ROCK!
Did you guys see the bow saw in the frame with the tools?
Its a beaut!
The finished products are gorgeous.
I'm trying to learn how to use my #4 plane and it has been a bit frustrating.
Did you guys see the bow saw in the frame with the tools?
Its a beaut!
The finished products are gorgeous.
I'm trying to learn how to use my #4 plane and it has been a bit frustrating.
John, aka. Pinkie. 1-520, 1-510 & a Shorty, OPR. 520 upgrade, Band Saw, Jig Saw, scroll saw, Jointer, Jointech Saw Train.
Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.
Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.
Delta Benchtop planer, Makita LS1016L 10" sliding compound miter saw, Trojan manf. (US Made)Miter saw work center, MiniMax MM16 bandsaw.Squire of the Shopsmith. ...hmmmm, maybe knave, pawn, or wretch would be more appropriate for me.
