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curiousgeorge
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The Wood Butcher Papers

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I know this has been covered before, but I think it is enjoyable enough to be brought up again. This is a series of articles by a gentleman named Saul Isler and they are very entertaining. Especially episode #6 titled "Buying a 5-tools-in-one machine". Mr. Isler narrates his comical introduction to a ShopSmith. It is at the Fine Woodworking online magazine site...

http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/ ... x?id=29961
George
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Thanks for reminding me of this one. I laugh because it was much like my first days with a new SS. Like Bill Cosby, he just reflects our own actions and we laugh.

Three qoutes
1." Trust the machine to deliver a precise cut, thats the way it was built. Don't trust yourself" Truer words were never spoken!!
2. "Craftsmanship is more a state of mind than state of shop, but the Smith helps"
3. My personal favorite" If the set up is properly done, the rest is easy"
Saw dust heals many wounds. RLTW
Dave
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