Grumbles from the shop #8: Hanging it up
Ya I’ve done had it. Guess I’ll see if Thos will give me a job herding tourist. Today I turned down a chance to do the Western Design Conference. After doing shows, galleries, etsy and a web site with very little luck I’m plum ou...
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19 comments so far
kat
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18 posts in 1068 days
posted 1068 days ago
Thank you Dennis.
I understand by your info that you have a store and sell furniture. Am I correct?
Kathy
-- Kathy, Kersey Colorado, kh1@hughes.net
dennis mitchell
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3784 posts in 1192 days
posted 1067 days ago
I build furniture, but I don’t have a store. Most of my furniture has been sold in furniture galleries in southern Idaho.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
Jim Earl
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posted 1055 days ago
I tried the glue and water on a scrap piece of wood and then spayed it with clear laquer and it turned out a nice piece. after doing this I used the same system on both woodburned wall clocks and they both turned out real nice I think. It not only made all the wood stick together but also gave a deep look to the finish. Look at the two pieces and tell me what you think. thank you Jim
—Jim Earl
-- Jim Earl http://www.myspace.com/earle5
oscorner
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posted 909 days ago
Dennis, I really enjoy your work and input.
-- Jesus is Lord!
bkap
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posted 902 days ago
Dennis, now that I am in Utah I would like to see your work. Where do you show same?
-- Rocking Chair Guy
jockmike2
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posted 892 days ago
I just realized Dennis that we’re buddies and I never visited your profile. But you did’nt write much about yourself. I’ve gathered from our conversations that you’re a hard working, artistic, good humored smart fellow that probably enjoys his life quite a bit. Anyway I’m glad to have met you and have you as a friend. jockmike
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
Proclamator
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posted 770 days ago
Thanks for the welcome Dennis. It is good to find a site like LumberJocks and meet fellow woodworkers.
-- Dave Idaho
Davesfunwoodworking
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posted 749 days ago
I must say all of your work is very nice. I could only hope to be as good as you. I really like your latest project. Very nice. I guess I should say hello. Great work! I just thought I would let you know.
-- Davesfunwoodworking
Harold
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313 posts in 725 days
posted 686 days ago
Dennis, I just read the comment you posted on a tigerpaw’s blog, you said it all.
thank you and take care,
harold
-- If knowledge is not shared, it is forgotten.
MtnManMEP
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26 posts in 638 days
posted 637 days ago
Hey Dennis, thanks for the welcome. I hope you are not completely snowed in down there. I heard that all roads were closed just north of you but not sure how bad it is along the 84 corridor. Even in the snow, lumber still calls me however. A slab of wood under each foot and a stick in each hand. Ski on.
-- Mike, Meridian, ID, www.fishfinridge.com
MikeyG
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posted 596 days ago
thanks for the support and interest. i will definately think about doing that cause its a passion of mine and thats not likely to change any time soon. If you ever start on it and have questions, don’t hesitate to ask
-- "Measure twice, curse once"
jeanmarc
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posted 465 days ago
Thank you for adding me to your buddies list.
-- jeanmarc manosque france
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 381 days ago
Hi Dennis,
I just read your comment on, A sign of the new economic times?.
I’m sorry, you just don’t deserve it.
I hope things start getting better for you.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
dennis mitchell
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3784 posts in 1192 days
posted 380 days ago
Thanks Dick. Last year I started building kitchens even though I make less than installing just because I saw this coming. It still wasn’t enough.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
Rogue
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posted 279 days ago
Thanks for being a refreshing example of how to use rough logs very tastefully
-- Rogue
dennis mitchell
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posted 278 days ago
Thanks Rogue. I just love the natural materials.
-- http://www.woodsongsfurniture.com
gagewestern
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posted 201 days ago
Hi Dennis I thought that i had the cornor on that life style I have checked your web site nice work . Some friends and I spent 2 weeks in elk city Id. a few years ago then drove south to Co. for another 2 weeks WHAT A WONDER TIME THAN WAS . We caled it the rocky mt. hotsprings tour . brian gagewestern.com
-- gagewestern
Bureaucrat
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posted 98 days ago
Dennis:
Congratulations on your 3rd anniversary as a Lumber Jock in the next couple of days. I enjoy your posts and want to thank you for helping make LJ a great place to come to.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
Profenceworks
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posted 23 hours ago
New to LJ and have noticed a bunch of your projects. You seem like someone that everyone can learn a lot from.
-- Brent Builds Fences in Georgia, http://www.ProFenceworks.com