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1/5/04, 2:28 AM #26

William R. Duffield, on the Cohansey
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William R. Duffield, on the Cohansey

>Even if Doug and Ben weren't coming, I'd be there to see your completed chest. Anyway, I've got to return the overdue library book to you. Speaking of which (The Toolbox Book), you're not going to let your wife fill that thing with gee-gaws, are you? It sure looks like a tool chest to me. It's just big enough to get a nice collection of infills into.

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1/5/04, 2:37 AM #27

Don Thompson, Cutler Ridge, South of Miami FL
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It is just wonderful!

Don Thompson, Cutler Ridge, South of Miami FL

>The first photo looks like a face of sorts. I love the piece, and you should give yourself numerous "atta-boys" for its successful completion. That sort of curved woodwork is, to me, the epitome of the cabinetmaker's art.

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1/5/04, 2:50 AM #28

Ed Mulligan
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Wonderful work, Paul!

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1/5/04, 3:13 AM #29

Jack from Maine
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Maybe,some day...

Jack from Maine

>Paul, that's the kind of work that inspires me to keep trying. Beautiful work.---Jack

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1/5/04, 3:44 AM #30

Steve Knight
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Steve Knight

>fantastic. I wish I could do work liek that.

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1/5/04, 3:51 AM #31

Dan Donaldson
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Be sure to make it a shop shot ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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1/5/04, 4:25 AM #32

John Aniano in Central NJ
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Wonderful Paul, REALLY WONDERFUL!

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My bowmaking web site I have done some sort of woodworking since I was 6 years old. In 5th grade I tried, with my father's help, to make a pine violin. It hangs on the wall in my shop. Later in middle school I had basic wood shop class. No project I can remember that survived from then! In high school, I took wood shop I and II, and metal shop I and II. This along with the usual college prep courses - my counselors thought I was nuts! I made a number of clocks during high school, maybe 2 dozen altogether, including wall clocks, shelf clocks and a pocket watch with wooden case, some of which I still have. I began to collect, restore and use old wood working tools. I especially like 19th century English tools. After graduation, I made a grandfather clock which is now on the landing of my home staircase. I made the metal dial and metal hands as well. In college, I studied Industrial Arts to be a shop teacher. I made a number of projects including a multi-wood specie flax-style spinning wheel and a walnut tool box. In 1978 I began to make stringed instrument bows, self-taught at first. After graduation, between 1982 and '83, I worked for William Salchow, who, at the time, was the best known bow maker in New York City. I stopped bow making in the mid-80's to attend college again, this time for ceramic engineering. Got married in 1988 to my wife Debbie. With her help (although I did a lot of the cooking, hey, I had the time!) I pursued a BS and MS in ceramic engineering. Worked for ~12 years as an engineer in the field of fiber optics (I have one patent to show for it). In 2002 I switched back to making and repairing bows. In 2006 I won a gold medal at the Violin Society of America's International competition. Later, in 2010, I got a second gold medal. Not easy for 50+ year old eyes! I continue to do some general woodworking - dovetailed drawers, frame and panel work, restoration tasks for our 260+ year old home - things like that. Mostly hand work. I have only a few power tools - a tiny 7" blade INCA table saw (which never gets used), 6" Atlas Jointer, 14" Rockwell bandsaw, a circa 1943 Delta 768 10" bandsaw, a 9", 3 foot Southbend metal lathe, Rusnok milling machine, a no-name wood lathe, and Jet drill press. I am a member of the Central Jersey Woodworkers Association - I was the vice president for the CJWA a few years back. I took Mike Dunbar's class in the late '90s and made a sackback chair. Back in ~2010 I outfitted a new, passive solar shop space for bow making and general woodworking. New benches, tool racks, etc. Still working (ever so slowly) on my 10 foot long Roubo-style bench. As of November 2018, the four pieces of ash that will comprise the top need to be milled and fitted, but the base is ~95% finished. Absolutely the largest and heaviest item I've ever made. It has been a fun journey so far!

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1/5/04, 4:28 AM #33

Pam Niedermayer
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Thanks, Paul

Pam Niedermayer - Austin, TX

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1/5/04, 5:21 AM #34

Mike in Paradise,NL
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Now that is a quality piece of work!

Mike in Paradise,NL

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1/5/04, 6:35 AM #35

Bob Dodge
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Drooooooooollllll, Superb work!

Bob Dodge

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1/5/04, 9:26 AM #36

Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia
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This deserves a wider audience...

Mark Harrison -- in Sydney, Australia

>If you haven't thought about it already, send a photo for Reader's Work in FWW.

Really nice job.

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1/5/04, 11:10 AM #37

Catharine C. Kennedy- Chatham Ctr., NY
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Magnificent!!!!!!!!!

Catharine C. Kennedy- Chatham Ctr., NY

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1/5/04, 1:26 PM #38

Clay Craig in Miami
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Inspirational ... and intimidating

Clay Craig in Miami

>It's amazing, I echo all of the earlier comments.

It's this sort of thing that gives me those simultaneous-contradictory feelings about the craft. I.e., "If I am dedicated, someday I too could create beauty from nothingness" pitted against "No matter how hard I try, I may simply never be this good."

So far, the first of these is ahead by a neck (though only going into the first turn), and hope springs eternal. This sort of accomplishment provides us with an illustration of the possibilities inherent in the word "amateur."

I know this was mentioned here recently, but it is in work of this nature, performed for the joys of learning and giving without economic pressures, that art can reach to the limits of our grasp.

Thank you so much for sharing this. You send me (us all) back to the bench, with new visions and dreams.

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1/5/04, 1:38 PM #39

Jeremy Osner
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>wOW -- I'm looking forward to seeing it in person. Hope my drool does not damage the finish...

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1/5/04, 1:50 PM #40

Ted Owen, Pittsburgh
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Fantastic work, Paul!

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1/5/04, 2:19 PM #41

George D. Huron
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George D. Huron

>So very beautiful.

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1/5/04, 4:16 PM #42

Dave Anderson Chester, NH
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Dave Anderson Chester, NH

>Well Paul, you've ceertainly got nothing to be ashamed of in that chest. The shape, choice of wood, and the finish are exquisite. I'm sure your wife is extremely pleased with her Christmas gift. As for it being a surprise, no way that can happen unless you work in someone else's shop. The stuff I make for Sue is never a surprise either since she usually picks the design from a picture in a book and says, "Can you make me that?" I always follow order from the boss, if she isn't happy then I won't be.

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1/5/04, 4:26 PM #43

Brad McInnes, Oregon City, OR
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Most Excellent!!

Brad McInnes, Oregon City, OR

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1/5/04, 4:32 PM #44

Joanne in Newtown, PA
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There is not one thing--

Joanne in Newtown, PA

>that I don't LOVE about this chest! From the overall shape and proportion, to the wood and grain matching, to the blades dovetailed, to the feet--this is one gorgeous creation. I loved it when I saw it in progress at 5 Barns. This is amazing. If your wife wasn't head over heals in love with you already, this would more than do it. With all the time, devotion, and attention to details, this is truly a labor of love. Way to go, Paul!

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1/5/04, 4:35 PM #45

mike recchione
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Magnificent!

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1/5/04, 5:35 PM #46

Rob from Kansas
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Looks Great!

Rob from Kansas

>Looks great Paul! I've already given the link to several people.

Now if you ever want to venture to Kansas I'd trade enought of that walnut I'd talked about before for a full size one in exchange for helping me make one! :)

Rob

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1/5/04, 5:44 PM #47

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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SWEET!

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>I hope someday I can make something curved like that. Absoulty fantastic.

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1/6/04, 12:41 AM #48

Ed Bartchy
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Absolutely incredible

Ed Bartchy

>Paul,

I only hope that one day I can do a piece as nice as that. You're very talented!! That looks fantastic.

Ed

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1/6/04, 1:50 AM #49

Aubrey Dzioba
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Aubrey Dzioba

>Dad it looks amazing online but even better in person. Congradualtions on finishing such a beautiful work of art. All of my friends are in awe of your talent.

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1/6/04, 1:57 AM #50

Scott in Douglassville, PA
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I hope someday...

Scott in Douglassville, PA

>...I get a note like that from my kid...

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