Questions answered – Strops
…in order I’m going to build my first workbench per your instruction in the book/DVD’s. I’m really excited and can hardly wait to get started. Sincerely, Michael Michael, I have…
…in order I’m going to build my first workbench per your instruction in the book/DVD’s. I’m really excited and can hardly wait to get started. Sincerely, Michael Michael, I have…
…was late and we went to bed. In the morning the problem was resolved as he presented the instrument to me. Sleep escaped Joseph. He went to his workbench in…
…look forward to spending weekends and some evenings at the workbench. I do love my day job, but it’s mostly brain work, so woodworking gives me something meaningful to do…
…becomes essentially personal, suited to person, task and tool. Mine accesses machinery from time to time, but revolves functionally around my hand tools and my workbench and vise. Rather than…
…and broad bands in line that translates me into a world of textures that parallel the work I do at the workbench that just snatches me up and away. I…
…the tools inside. Reach back into the history and most toolboxes and chests were painted and repainted throughout a century and two of use. Beneath the workbenches stood two or…
…last tool trays and shelves to complete the new workbenches. This is my friend Robert who drives tractors, trims off trees and cuts boards and beams from logs to clad…
…for it. Colour and texture is everything. The epicentre of the hand tool workshop knows a different core element. Today I begin a new workbench for Monday’s class and for…
…few surprises (in a positive sense) on Monday when the new intake of students arrive. Sixteen fresh-faced inspired-to-work-with-their-hands people standing around my workbench and the De-industrial Revolution continues. See…
…always transcends gender, age, prejudices and so on. New friendships are being formed at the workbench and I feel that I am in a realm few people find. It’s as…
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