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#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I travel a fair amount, mostly domestically, but a international trip every year or so. This cuts into my woodworking!

Usually all I do WW related on a trip is to read a mag (usually electronically) or read things on the web.

Anybody who travels a lot use their time in more interesting ways related to woodworking?
 
#2 ·
Yep!
I used to travel, domestically, so I made a habit of seeking the "antique stores or antique malls", where I found a lot of the tools and wooden planes I have & use. Most of my tools are used - but don't really qualify as antique, 100 years old. Got a great Stanley no. 4 pre-WWII smother in fantastic condition for $18.00. Many wooden molding planes, miscellaneous items like try squares, marking gages, files, draw knife, etc.
 
#3 ·
I normally travel about 40K a year and being confined in a vehicle, I dream up projects to build on my days off. Some of my daydreams tun into nightmares but usually I work out the whole project so I can get in the shop when the time comes.
 
#5 ·
I found so many planes in Bentonville Arkansas I was sure my luggage was going to be over the weight limit. I would also do a lot of drawing and planning. I'd go as far as making a cut list, which I never do when I'm home.

I don't travel as much as I once did, but I still do the same when on the road.
 
#8 ·
exelectrician,

You can tell her "it's from the holy land where people are killing each other in the name of their God". Doesn't sound too holy but it hasn't been for over 4,000 years.

That's great wood, not only beautiful but full of meaning. They say some of the oldest Olive trees were here when Jesus walked among them. Make something exceptional from it, it deserves no less.+
 
#9 ·
The redwoods beat the olive trees. On my travel to Israel the oldest olive tree was 1100 years old. Not to get off tangent here, but Isra-el depicts the El-god (The Elohim) otherwise it should have been named Isra-Yah or Esr-ah. Totally different story.
 
#10 ·
I travel for work as well. Most of my down time is in hotels, so I am constantly on my laptop either plugging away at a sketchup design, catching up on LJ posts/projects I was interested in, or reading various tips/articles from different woodworking magazines. If I'm in the back of an airplane, I'll usually read woodworking magazines (paper or iPad).

I like the antique store idea…
 
#12 ·
I spend my time reading about woodworking and collecting images for reference for future projects. I bought a small Fluxcut carving set with thoughts that I would hone my carving skills. It hasn't happened as of yet. When I am out and about, I explore local architecture or visit museums/historical structures.
 
#13 ·
You can tell her "it s from the holy land where people are killing each other in the name of their God". Doesn t sound too holy but it hasn t been for over 4,000 years.
OldWrangler,
Religion has nothing to do with it, same as in NI, you have invaded and invaders.
 
#14 ·
I try to go to museums, furniture shops and design fairs to look at local furniture and woodwork. Often lotsa good ideas to bring home.
Antique stores is always interesting both for furniture (to get inspired by) and tools (to bring home..)
If possible i also try to find the part of towns where crafstmen have their workshops and snoop around. Allmost alwas someone who likes to chat and want to show their work.
 
#15 ·
I do a lot of reading and sketching. I'll usually see if I can find a discount used book store (something like Half Price Books) and stock up on reading material. We don't have one locally, so I'm stuck paying 20-30 for a new book, versus on the road where I might be able to pick up a half dozen for that price.
 
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