Two decades of training others
I have another full class here in the UK that starts Thursday. The wood is cut and sized and the tools ready to go. I have ordered two new vises for two new benches I made and I want to see how well these vises work in light of the fatc that I cannot get the ones Veritas supplied the New York School with last month.
Look at this:
Paul,
You probably don’t remember me, but I was a student of yours. I am still enjoying woodworking and could not believe my stroke of luck by coming across your blog on the internet. My wife and I are getting ready to build a new house. I plan to do as much of the cabinets, doors and trim work I can. Your wonderful classes inspired me years ago and I still remember many of the things you taught me. I look forward to reading more of your blog in the months to come.
Thank you for everything.
John M
Texas
And an apprentice from back in 1990:
Hi Paul.
Twenty years; how time flies. I would like to voice my appreciation to you for your influence in setting me on the path of becoming a craftsman. Teaching me to be gentle in my approach to making furniture has applied in many other areas of my life, not just work. Also, trusting my hearing & feeling when using hand or electric tools has become an invaluable part of my work. It was not just your voice I recognized, but also what you were explaining in your demonstration on hand cut dovetails to cultivate your natural abilities to be accurate instead of depending on tools & jigs. I have taught all my children these wonderful principles.
Thank you,
Steve B