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Welcome to my brand new blog! Like millions of others, I have something to say that I think others (that is, you) will enjoy, benefit from or find provocative. I have lots of interests, so while this site is really about my wood turning, I'll be blogging about all kinds of things that happen in my life. From books to movies to music to world events to yes, wood, I'll put my thoughts down here and invite your comments.
Some posts will be long, some short. Some will be about my hobbies  - music, wood turning, and others. Some will just be random thoughts or events. Evolution will take place  - I'm looking forward to seeing where it takes me!

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It's everywhere, in everything, either as itself for its beauty, strength, flexibility or other natural properties, or broken down for its constituent parts like fiber, resin, or sap. From construction materials to artworks, wood shows up in many unexpected and taken-for-granted places. Did you know that prior to high grade aluminum being readily available, the preferred material for aircraft construction was Sitka spruce? Did you know that paper is made from fir trees? Did you know that high end automobiles still require claro walnut burl (and other types) for their decorative accents?



Number 3 - craft season review

12/3/2018

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Well, my Christmas craft season is over, except for the few orders I have to fulfill. It was pretty low key this year, as I left it too late to start booking into shows and events. So I really only did two shows. However, we crafters must remain philosophical about our sales. If you come home with more cash than you came with, it was a successful show. Therefore, the two events were successful. And mostly a lot of fun. In the mean time, I find it difficult to find out where the shows are going on, so if you know of one the might be suitable for me, please let me know!
This year, I changed my shelf units from take-apart to fold-up, which saved a tremendous amount of time in set up and tear down. Now the former 30-minute setup takes about 2 minutes. Thanks to Cynthia for that idea - It worked out really well. I added additional lighting strips so the shelf units, which are normally floor units, can be broken down into table top units. Email me if you want more details.
Best wishes to you all for a happy Christmas season and a safe, wonderful New Year. I'm off to stoke the furnace in the workshop and fill those orders!
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