Re:Hey John, we've been wondering....
John Cotten
>Hey Jamie, great to hear from you. I have been slowly, building a custom cabinet and furniture business. I am also making custom millwork, and a few other unusual pieces as ordered.
I have recently taken on a partner, while my shop is still WAY to small (546 sqft) hoping to enlarge in the months to come. Steve and I are working on developing more commerical business heavy on the laminate work. While it may not satisfy me as much as the smell of nirto-lacquer or a great hand rubbed finish, it sure pays better. I am still doing the occassional consulting job, and working on some magazine articles. I hate to say I had not been on my lathe for over a year and a half up until Christmas when a friend asked for a couple of small bowls for presents for her daughters.
My big PM3520 is in Frankfort 30 miles from here at a friends shop on extended loan. My floor space became so critical that the lathe had to leave for awhile until I can build a larger space, or we move the cabinet shop to rented digs. I still have my small Jet mini, but it is even in storage at a friends barn.
Family and I are doing great. My oldest son is 16, going up for his permit next week and working at a local restaurant. He is also working on his Eagle rank, which I am hoping he finishes by spring. My 12 year old got is Star rank two weeks ago and told me yesterday he wants to get his Eagle by age 14. I am still very active in Scouting also. My wife is still working with CDC stuff at the state, which she doesn't talk about too much, and after 19 years of marriage, I don't ask. But she loves her work and is doing great.
Other than that and church, I can be found most days making sawdust somewhere or another. Now, if I can get my customers to pay on time and pray that the checks clear the bank, (mine and theirs lol...)we'll be in great shape.
How are things with you?