Major League Woodworking - The Show #3: Al's Shop Tour

Tommy: I saw this the other day after I got the MLW gift. Al’s got a great shop.

Did you get an OK from major League baseball to have a logo that is so similiar to theirs.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Hi Tommy
You guys always make me smile. Fun stuff and couple of good guys. Hope your Major league woodworking business is going strong, plus buyers for your amazing furniture.

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

nice shop Al. you should frame that push stick… it’s memorabilia now.

if you guys are available, it would be nice to see you at the LJ picnic we’re having on Sept 20 in Lexington.

Thanks for all the work again!

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

I laugh everytime I see Al… He is a good sport and a knoweldgable guy. FYI, Tommy, I actually clicked on the link to the SOX….Saw were they released Smoltz and the video where one kid caught 2 foul balls, Now that’s a day that young man will remember for ever.

-- I love the smell of sawdust in the morning....

Tommy,
For every great woodworker there is an Ed McMan behind the scenes. :) Al is your Ed, you both crack me up! Great job on the video.

Karson, Tommy has his logo formally Trademarked and it is legal for his use in every way. So no worries on that.. Besides, MLB has a ton of lawyers.. they do a great job policing their image and brand and would have stopped it if there was any violation. :)

-- Scott, Colorado

Loved Al’s shop tour. How did you and Al meet? Was he an influence on your interest in woodworking?

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

Great tour! What the heck does Al do with all those vegetables? Could this be the start of a new series?? Al’s Workshop or Fenway Furniture? :)

And it always amazes me how a fun-loving dog like that can go from “cute and playful” to “rip your face off” with just one command.

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thanks guys,yeah its funny how a K9 dog can go into a pre school class 1 min letting kids pat him then become vicious the next. karson i hope you like the tools and shirt ..let me know what you think about the tools…pretty good reviews so far…todd,i met al after i got out of school in 03 i was building a house at the time i met al at his brothers deli..he was alway there talking smack about being a great woodworker..then he came to my place and saw the blockfront ..haha.. he sure changed his tune after that….al makes cabinets and small vanities mostly…he was a school teacher for 30 plus years….he always did woodworking.. he has had zero influence on my work…as a matter of fact i yell at him all the time at his shop…i call him mr.magoo!! hehe ..al is the best ..a good friend and awesome side kick….he loves being on the show and is always a good sport about it…we hope to be able to do more field trips in the future…thanks again for watching…

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