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Lee Valley’s Woodworking Catalog, Matt shaving with his chisels, Marc’s table top, the concept of designing on the fly, can woodworking clubs survive, fitting drawers to a carcass, safety gear, filling termite holes, biographical woodworking books, and router bit diameters.
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Holy cow! Another WTO so soon? Aside from the videos, this is probably my favorite part of TWW.
Sadly though, the famous “Matt Laugh” that I once found annoying has been adopted by myself. So I guess everything has it’s downfall, hugh? :P
Keep it up!
Getting young people interested in woodworking to join
Clubs and guilds this is getting a lot harder,
I live in So. California, and hear about our Schools
Discontinuing there woodworking programs either
From a financial or liability issues.
The high school and Jr high I went to I know,
Both no longer have their woodworking programs.
As for kids these days I see most of the interests and knowledge
Being passed down from older family members and friends.
I think Marc hit the nail on the head – even as a 42 year old – the club here is not really welcoming of anyone not retired. A lot of guys seem to collect tools and make jigs but little in terms of production. Which is fine as a social outlet – but is a real problem for continuing the supply of woodworkers in the absence of school programs. I am fortunate here in that the two high schools in town still have good shops that turn out some nice work – but I was also one of the people who lobbied the school district to invest in the Saw Stop – which helped to keep the wolves away from the door by actually proving that wood shop can be safe or (safer) when the critics point to incidents that have happened in the past.
We have to be active to keep the craft alive as a useful skill to be taught. Once the equipment is auctioned off and the space converted to a conventional classroom – getting a shop back is nearly hopeless.
As for Biographical books –
Soul of a Tree: A Master Woodworker’s Reflections by George Nakashima
and of course “Sam Maloof: Woodworker”
I always knew the USA was way behind the times…. In Canada the new Lee Valley catalog comes out in September.
Great show as always, guys.
OK Marc,
If it wasn’t already hard enough to wait for Part 5 you had to increase the pain and suffering by hinting at your final design decision. Personally I think you need to stay up night and day until this video segment is released. There is time for eating and sleeping later.
An even better book by James Krenov is “A Cabinetmaker’s Notebook”.
IMO of course…
I just sent for my copy of the Lee Vally Catalog. The one I got last year is just about falling apart. They should make drool proof pages!
Great show!
Marc,
Was there a contest on the best ending idea for your project
And who was the winner ?
Feel free to ask for help at any time !
Marc-
I was actively involved in AAFW for years. I learned a lot from the guest speakers and from the other members. But, I stopped attending about five or six years ago because their focus seemed to drift toward building toys for charity. I then made contact with “The Splinter Group” and began attending their meetings. They were a much more professional group and had a much broader focus. Unfortunately, my schedule didn’t allow me to continue attending their meetings. (I don’t know if they’re still active).
Hey Marc and Matt:
Although not specific to building a cabinet, the book HOUSE by Tracy Kidder is really good. Tools-Trim all aspects. You’ll find usable information within an excellent writing style.
Neil
Nice episode. Why was the bench book in the show notes?
lates
How come this episode hasn’t been pushed through Itunes yet?
Dude! I wish I knew. When I originally posted the file, iTunes pushed it right away. For some reason, it was since pulled OUT of the feed. I am still trying to see if its even something on my end.
Ok was just wondering if the proble was with my Itune! LOL! There was an Itunes update the other day. Everytime there is one something else in my Itunes stops working properly! Anyone else allways have crazy problems with their Itunes?
A problem I see with increasing local woodworking clubs number is that woodworking is a patient hobby. something you can’t rush through, and kids and even young people like myself have become to use to the idea of instant everything. The Internet puts the world at your fingertips. So if you want something you can just go out there, find it and buy it.
I really think that if you want the younger genrations to take an interest in woodworking We are going to have to step away from the stereotype that only old men in their garages or basements are doing this craft and it all looks old.
We have to AMP it up and show them that they can design their own style and step away from the traditional and do some freeform/funky stuff.
Granted learning the traditional/old way is the best way to learn the techniques and styles, but if you don’t get the young people interested they won’t be willing to learn.
Scott
Hi Guys,
concerning the person who needs to repair termite damage, there’s a company called RotDoc (www.rotdoc.com) that sells an epoxy specifically designed for repairing dry rotted wood. I discovered them when I was renovating my RV, although I never bought the product, to repair dry rotted frame sections. It may be appropriate in this case, however,
Thanks and keep up the great work,
Pat