Oct 06 2009
Woodworkers and Toolmakers
Sorry it has been so long since I checked in! I have been kept really busy in the shop making shooting boards, and have not really had a great deal of free time to write. My Bad.
I have had a few folks step up and ask me to take the time to write more often, and they are right, I should. I have some great future articles in mind, so I will try to work on being here more frequently.
The reason why I am writing this post is a bit different, but I think it is timely.
~ Blue Spruce Toolworks Skew Chisels ~
Generally speaking, woodworkers are amongst some of the very nicest people I have had the opportunity to know and befriend in my life. They are creative and artistic, ingenuitive and engineer-like, eager to help, designers, full of dreams and imagination.
They are witty, unafraid to debate and keep each other informed of where they stand, usually with a ready smile on their face. Their willingness to help, and be generous is super heartwarming. I mean, how cool is that? While I am somewhat reclusive by nature, and tend to keep to myself personally, I have had contact with many of you by email, phone, and in woodworking forums. This isn’t lost on me.
The people behind making a great deal of the hand tools which are available to woodworkers these days are almost always woodworkers themselves, who are following dreams, and doing what they love. It is rewarding work I am learning — the friendships and acquaintances we make are wonderful. It is an awesome feeling, knowing that in some small way, a tool you make helps someone improve their craftsmanship, and assists them in accomplishing their dreams of woodworking. Continue Reading »
