Masters #1: Some people, (Dennis Zongker), are just too good!

That is one impressive table. We are lucky to have Dennis Zonker hang around here.

-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com

Congratulations Dennis and thank you Lee for highlighting it.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

Congrats to Dennis!
There is no doubt that his design and craftsmanship put him in the top of his field.
It is great having Dennis here at LJ.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

Congratulations Dennis.That is one of the most beautiful tables I have ever seen.

-- Dustygirl..Hastings,Ontario.. How much wood can 1 gal chuck if 1 gal can't cut wood?

And I have to pipe in that Dennis is as open-handed and unassuming as he seems here on these pages. His generosity to me personally has been astounding, and it’s refreshing to see someone who is just so excited by the process of his craft.

I think Dennis is blessed to be successful at Element Two of life (Element One being the Golden Rule – which he also practices to full effect): ”Do what you love, love what you do.” That fact that he gets a paycheck from this is a testament to his skill and vision, and just a fair ladle of gravy to boot.

Congratulations on your win, Dennis. You entirely deserve it.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

Every time I see that table, I notice something else beautiful…

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that is once deserving piece

Congrats Dennis!

-- When in doubt - There is no doubt - Go the safer route.

Well deserved praise for a very accomplished artist. I add my congratulations, Dennis. You are some punkins!!!

-- Thos. Angle

Congratulations Dennis! You are a true craftsman of your craft.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Thank you Lee! It is a honor coming from you. I have the highest respect for you. Your a excellent craftsman, business man, And I’ve always enjoyed your blogs and comments here on Lumberjocks.

Also I wanted to thank everyone else here at lumberjocks. Their are so many talented woodworkers here at Lumberjocks! This web site has given inspiration, to try to get better. Plus this web site is a lot of fun, I’ts like being a kid in a candy store.

-- Dennis Zongker

I just remembered…

Dennis… Were you ever profiled in “Woodshop News”?

The company description in the article Lee posted sounds familiar.

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Hey BeechPilotBarry, Yes we were. It was in the August 1996 issue. It was a four page artical. Man doe’s time fly. That was 12 1/2 years ago.

-- Dennis Zongker

Hi Dennis;

Thank you for the very big compliment, it is I that is honored. It’s my pleasure to know you, and learn from you.

And I have to agree, the kid in a candy store is the perfect description. All these LJ’s who are afflicted with the same sickness; (woodworking).

I mean who else leaves their day job just long enough to eat, then willingly go back to work (?). And be happy about it!

I suspect many of us here share the same conviction with our projects. If it’s not impossible, why bother?

Again, may I say you are an inspiration.

Lee

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Hi Barry;

Thank you for bringing that up. I knew I saw Dennis’s name somewhere. I was thinking in the Post Office, but somehow that just didn’t seem right! LOL

Lee

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WOW!! And I thought David Marks had intricate inlays!! And what about those carvings!! I think I can safely speak for everyone here in our chant “We’re not worthy, we’re not worthy”!!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

Lee, your perfectly correct, Dennis has created a very fine work of art.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

Lee..

WSN is the best trade rag I know… I swore I had seen Dennis!

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I agree Barry.

My wife can’t understand why I would want to save them.

But cookbooks all over the place is okay right?

Lee

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“But cookbooks all over the place is okay right?”

That’s why macroeconomics was invented. Some guy needed something easier to understand, more predictable, and less subject to interpretation than his wife!

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