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Sunday, February 23, 2014

LOOKING FOR GREAT HARDWARE etsy additions

I swear Im going to be stealing from the Etsy

stock more than I should. Just look at how amazing some

of the firstfinds inventory is ...

french hardware back plates

There is a nice selection of shabby chic hardware that can be used in all sorts of projects.

daisy pulls

You could mount these chippy daisy knobs on a reclaimed board to make a cute coat hanger

for a girls bedroom.

Oval Ribbon & Sheath knobs

If you only want a couple from a larger set,

I will split them up for you, just let me know.

8 geometric handles

Ornate swirly knobs

Aztec sun knobs

Snowflake knobs

There is a large assortment of Chippendale handles to choose from, with more coming.

3 Curvy Chippendale swing handles

3 Pointy Chippendale swing handles

2 Chippendale swing handles

You can use these 4 back plates (shown below with glass knobs)

to enhance a set of knobs you already have.

They can also be used vertically on cabinet doors.

4 decorative hardware back plates

So hurry on over to firstfinds and make this girl happy.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

The Sch�rch For Great Marquetry

Last weekend was Woodworking in America 2012 Midwest. Between WIA and hurricane Sandy, it’s been hard to get to posting. I’m going to try to a make up for that by sharing all that I can about WIA and the great woodworkers we met there.

We are the Modern Woodworkers Association. Meet us when you can.

Since I was busy manning the Modern Woodworkers Association booth, I wasn’t able to partake in classes at WIA as much as I’d hoped too. Luckily, the first class I took was worth many.

Paul Schürch, Master Marquetry Guy

Marquetry for Furniture by Paul Schurch was a fantastic introduction to marquetry. Paul took us through his journey of discovering marquetry and wading through the many ways of doing it until he found his own. While continually reminding us that there were many ways to do it, and all were perfectly valid, he emphasized that his method of “packet cutting” was what worked for him.

I’ll admit that I’ve not given much thought to marquetry before this class. That said, Paul’s artistry and easy explanation certainly make is seem within reach for anyone with even modest experience to try.

One of Pauls beautiful, marquetried tables (photo from his website)

Paul, of course, has a full featured web site (http://www.schurchwoodwork.com/) with instruction, DVDs & marquetry supplies. As it happens, his book/DVD combo pack is currently on sale at Shop Woodworking. Its a great set for anyone interested in marquetry.

editors note - after this post was written, but before I published, Paul-Marcel of Half-Inch Shy posted a great blog and video about Paul. Its nicer than this post and well worth the read.

Thursday, January 23, 2014

One for the Andy Rooney Crowd

Did you ever notice how...just kidding.

Im making a concerted effort to keep this blog on topic and not let it devolve into my personal soapbox. This post is, however, only marginally connected to woodworking. So there you go...youve been warned.

The woodworking connection is that I won a #5 1/2 jack plane off eBay two weeks ago and it still hasnt arrived. Yes, the seller took about three days to ship it but thats not unheard of. The real issue here is the US Postal Service. Check out the tracking info:

[Insert joke about government operations here]

Before I moved to Atlanta I wouldve said that Memphis and Atlanta are pretty close. After all, Georgia and Tennessee share a border. I can assure you that they are not close. Ive made the drive and it is a quite a haul.

I understand that mistakes happen occasionally, but I emailed the seller about this and she said that it happens all the time! Is it any wonder that businesses who depend on high customer satisfaction use FedEx and UPS?

Heres something to ponder: USPSs financials are already abysmal; imagine what they would be like if there was no junk mail. I may be ready to see this dinosaur put out of its misery.

Okay, no more whining for at least two weeks.

Sunday, January 19, 2014

woodworking ideas for christmas gifts

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homemade Christmas gift ideas - a candy bouquet

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Friday, January 17, 2014

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