tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post239359880387302833..comments2023-05-27T05:47:07.859-04:00Comments on Garage Shop: Mr. Schwarz? My brain is full.Aaronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01879840169199074978noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-13164939905363825242011-09-17T07:34:28.390-04:002011-09-17T07:34:28.390-04:00Well Aaron,
My woodwork teacher at school; way b...Well Aaron, <br /><br />My woodwork teacher at school; way back in the 1950s, taught me everything I know. I found out later that he didn't teach me everything HE knew! That's not a criticism. I reckon he felt there are things we just have to find out for ourselves. It's an ancient fable, but it is true; I.e., Who never made a mistake never made anything worth the while. Learn from your mistakes but better yet, learn from the mistakes of others. My regards to you your family and your mad English neighbour. <br />John in UK.John Walkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12298787782209662566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-39822532093630842762011-03-08T22:53:42.478-05:002011-03-08T22:53:42.478-05:00Jeff, you would have had to leave about 5am on Sun...Jeff, you would have had to leave about 5am on Sunday morning to get here by 8 for the class. But it would have been worth it!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879840169199074978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-91137134440041685042011-03-08T18:32:00.350-05:002011-03-08T18:32:00.350-05:00I could have easily driven over to take the class,...I could have easily driven over to take the class, but did not know. :( Your cartoon is funny. <br /><br />I took a hand plane class at my Woodcraft a couple of weeks ago and plan to do more of that. Otherwise, I have seen some great videos on-line that have been helpful.Jeff Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402561454519694074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-25880386434977786332011-03-08T10:25:43.457-05:002011-03-08T10:25:43.457-05:00Eric - I find that 30 minutes with somebody who kn...Eric - I find that 30 minutes with somebody who knows their stuff is as valuable as a month of reading and studying this stuff online. I really like seeing live demonstrations, like you.<br /><br />Dyami - No special reason Chris likes the square so much, though he did say that they are pervasive in the old English shops. Almost as if this was a rite of passage for young apprentices. He said that this same design shops up consistently over hundreds of years. As to why Chris would part with his Woodpecker Square, I think you will understand when you hear the "Anarchist's Tool Chest" speech. I don't want to steal his thunder, but there is a theme of avoiding overconsumption.<br /><br />Mansfield - I know what you mean. I've already forgotten some of the day's tips. I wish I had a video camera in my toolbox.<br /><br />Morton - A class with Darrell would be amazing. His furniture is stunningly beautiful. BTW, caught your first Highland Hardware video - very nice!<br /><br />Victor - I was lucky to snag a spot in the class at the last minute. My wife was very understanding when I left the house at 7am on Sunday morning!Aaronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879840169199074978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-11180402669488249722011-03-08T00:37:01.469-05:002011-03-08T00:37:01.469-05:00Lucky man! I need to get caught up at work, so I ...Lucky man! I need to get caught up at work, so I can jump on opportunities like this. As it is, time off scares me too much!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08805700379421777145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-16303791393124022592011-03-07T23:38:08.746-05:002011-03-07T23:38:08.746-05:00Aaron - you lucky dog getting a class with Chris. ...Aaron - you lucky dog getting a class with Chris. Would love to do that. I try to take classes from people I've read from whenever I can. This past weekend I was lucky enough to get two days with Darrell Peart - master of G&G work. What fun.<br /><br />Dyami - I think the wooden tools are really nice to hold/feel/use - at least, that's what I've read from Chris. I am going to make a couple myself and see how I like them. You know, when I get around to it ;)Mortonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10167317950868566497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-35601936289085994042011-03-07T23:04:38.707-05:002011-03-07T23:04:38.707-05:00I know this feeling of which you speak and I'm...I know this feeling of which you speak and I'm sure I'll have it again after being subjected to Chris class for three days in September. My only defense was to take my camera and photograph some it so the pictures would help me remember.Marilyn in Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733550795823178839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-62279255336388121282011-03-07T21:13:54.588-05:002011-03-07T21:13:54.588-05:00Aaron,
I'll be catching what I suspect will be...Aaron,<br />I'll be catching what I suspect will be the same lecture on the "Anarchists Tool Chest" in a few weeks when Chris comes to the Northeast Woodworker's Showcase in Saratoga. I've never been able to take an actual class (more the time than the money), though I try to take seminars as often as I can.<br /><br />The square looks great. I hope it gets lots of use. While I can fully appreciate the fundamentals it teaches by building it, did Chris mention why he likes it so much?<br /><br />I have a Woodpecker 12" try square that I bought from Chris. Now that I have it (and many other subsequent Woodpecker marking & layout items) I can't figure why anyone would part with it. Wooden layout tools are something I just don't get.Dyami Plotkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048444158221648393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11055508.post-69445480877973001632011-03-07T17:09:42.574-05:002011-03-07T17:09:42.574-05:00I can't afford the classes, so I try & cat...I can't afford the classes, so I try & catch them doing demonstrations at woodworking shows and such.<br />Plus, blogs, magazines, TV shows etc, etc.<br />Just talking to Frank Klauz and watching him cut a set of dove tails advanced me 3 levels from where I was.<br />Thanks Aaron.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207282915602307341noreply@blogger.com