Hand work
My fingers push, the leather resists the sharpness of the needle point, but then the leather yields though I press no harder. The loose thread trails after the eye as…
My fingers push, the leather resists the sharpness of the needle point, but then the leather yields though I press no harder. The loose thread trails after the eye as…
Canada is beautiful and surprisingly different than the US. As I passed through the interior of Ontario countryside towards Ottawa I tried to imagine what it must have felt like…
Working wood for 47 years has left its impression on me. My hands work differently than other people’s hands and my mind wrestles through critical issues others never have to…
Veritas Tools Canada #2 What would you do if I told you that the design team at Veritas spend time thinking seriously about special tools for people of small stature?…
Rows of freshly baked plow planes ready for wrapping, boxing and shipping A key part of my visit to Veritas is undeniably the final stage after manufacturing, which is the…
Bright new sunshiny day all day. Walking past the apple orchard on my way to town I saw raptors carrying off a rodent and though too far to photograph the…
I am still highly inspired and encouraged by my visit to Veritas. So much so that the outcome will be far reaching for those who are striving for perfection in…
I must leave for the UK tomorrow, which means long flights and changeovers in Newark and London Heathrow. Opening new doors is always exciting and though I would love to…
What would you say if I told you that every plane iron leaving veritas is lapped to within one thou’ and that the large iron used in their #4 1/2…
I already told you how beautiful NY is. I will be travelling again today and I start out with a quick shower, breakfast with real American coffee, not what they…