Monday quickie.

9/11/06, 12:54 PM #1

Gary Smyth
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Monday quickie.

Albert Kveck is a man who used wood to express himself. Work done in the 1920�s has added to the Nation's legacy art community. Before Googling search your mind and try to remember if you have seen his work.

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9/11/06, 9:36 PM #2

Dan Donaldson
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Still clowning around?

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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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9/11/06, 10:22 PM #3

Gary Smyth
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It turns out that the question is OK but the Answer is lacking. Still, a crack of the whip goes to Dan. Albert Kveck,1903-1977, was a premier American Folk Artist who carved and painted miniature circus wagons, animals, and people. Working on a scale of roughly one inch to a foot his work delights the eye. He was featured in American Heritage in December,1987. I remember as I was supposed to receive one of his animal figures for Xmas that year, but the seller suddenly realized what he had and refused to part with it. I thought that I could pull up photos but so far no luck. Perhaps others might be able to find some and post a site or a photo or two directly.

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