Without a Challenge There is No Achievement
I see more and more the need for my work and of course some people arrive with skills and knowledge where others come to get them. All in all there is a lit to learn for both camps and those somewhere in between. Most of the time its a smooth flow throughout the day but then glitch comes and everyone learns from what happens. Dealing with high expectations is usually the biggest issue for some.
All in all we are already making great progress and new reality is beginning for everyone. In this class we have three from the US and one from Switzerland as well as the Brits. Personalities start to show and people relax with one another a little more hour by hour. New friendships are formed and smiles come more quickly. Willie from Switzerland takes the jokes of high expectation because everyone expects his work to be as a Swiss-made watch and Steve, our retired symphony violinist, takes my suggestions of risk at the tool edge alongside my comparisons with tweaking the pressures on the strings to achieve perfect cuts with good humour too.
John made another masterful box with a sliding lid from secondhand oak and mahogany.
Good!!!
I have to make similar ones…
How I wish I could be there attending the class with you! John, that is a beautiful box; the lid sets it apart. Paul, my highest regards to you, your family, and your students.
Paul,
I often envy your joy! For me sometimes the challenge is when I get out of the “zone”! Did some woodworking yesterday. Felt good!
Paul.
perhaps this is not the right forum but I thought you would not mine. My son is 4 years old and he loves woodworking. I am a police officer by trade and a hobbyist woodworker. I want to buy my som a small hand saw for x-mas and i was wondering would you would recomend. Also what projects would you recommend for him to start.
thanks Elvin