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I am lucky enough to have two workshops. One is the blue shed, where I work without electricity using a chest of antique hand tools and other antiquated items. Working here has taught me a lot about sharpening and the skills required for converting wood by hand into furniture.
I also work in our converted mill (Lethenty Mill), where I can “cheat” and surreptitiously sand, plane or cut almost effortlessly. I have a workshop here, which is kitted out with hand tools; this is where I teach evening classes. It is within easy reach of our machine dominated workshops on three floors. This is not very convenient for handling of furniture but is easy to heat in the winter with our waste burner.
-- Allan Fyfe, Lethenty Mill Furniture, http://www.lethenty-mill.com
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Bob #2
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posted 499 days ago
You have chosen a very unique position in woodworking today. I often marvel at the old antiques I see on my travels and try to guess the hours and skill that went into these pieces.
You are experiencing a lot of that first hand.
It must be very satisfying.
It’s good that you can pass on that knowledge.
Bob
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wpreman
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posted 499 days ago
I agree with Bob # 2. Thanks for the post!
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thetimberkid
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posted 499 days ago
Looks good!
Thanks for the post
Callum
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Scott Bryan
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posted 498 days ago
Allan,
You have a wonderful set-up over there. I agree that too many of us have neglected our hand skills and it is nice to see someone as focused as you are on using them.
Thanks for the shop tour. I have enjoyed visiting with you.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.