Rare Find

3/27/04, 5:04 PM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Rare Find

Dan Donaldson

>I found an extremely rare Chippendaly hat the other day. It got away, but I managed to get a picture before it escaped;-)

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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...)

Re: Rare Find

3/27/04, 6:13 PM #2

Bill Houghton
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Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>Very subtle drive-by, Dan - um, yeah.

That deserves to be a sighting, I think.

Re: Rare Find

3/28/04, 3:14 AM #3

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine
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Ya'otta be quick Dan

Todd O. Cronkhite Native of Maine

>Them chippendale hats can really move quick on those four legs. ;~) Perhaps Rob will soon throw in a Chippendale Hat Trap along with nice spokeshaves eh?

Noce work on those legs, by the way. What are they for?

Todd O.

Re: Rare Find

3/28/04, 3:40 AM #4

Dan Donaldson
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Re: Ya'otta be quick Dan

Dan Donaldson

>I hope Rob does that. Maybe I could catch a few more. They really are fast. I had a hard time getting it to hold still for the picture. I am going to be cruel. If I catch it, I am going to cut off its legs and make a quilt rack out of them, then wear its head;~).

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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...)

Re: Rare Find

3/28/04, 5:45 AM #5

William Duffield on the Cohansey
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Re: Ya'otta be quick Dan

William Duffield on the Cohansey

>What are the for????

To run and find out, of course.

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