Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Chris Schwarz-enegger

On this, the day after Chris Schwarz' 43rd birthday, and the day before his last day as editor at Popular Woodworking Magazine, I'd like to thank him for making such a positive impact on the woodworking world.

To the man who was one of the catalysts for the current hand tool renaissance; whose midas touch sets off waves of orders to many a one-man toolmaking business; and who possesses boundless enthusiasm for woodworking and a penchant for writing humorous and informative articles and books....

Happy (belated) Birthday and All The Best To You, Big Guy.
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13 comments:

  1. rgdanielJune 14, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    What is that, Tung Oil?

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  2. Dyami PlotkeJune 14, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Happy birthday to Chris from me too!

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  3. UnknownJune 14, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    You need that kind of physique to bore 3/4", 4" deep holes with an 8" brace.

    Happy birthday Chris!

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  4. EMBOJune 14, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    I'm itching to make a joke about illegitimate children... Nicely done, Kari, and congrats to Chris!

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  5. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    How in the world did you get that picture of my husband in his swim suit?
    Signed, Wife of The Schwarz

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  6. Kari HultmanJune 14, 2011 at 3:57 PM

    Bob, I believe he buffs on a French Polish.

    Thanks, Dyami.

    Ben, maybe Chris should produce his own workout video: Sweatin' to the Mouldies.

    Emily, thanks for keeping it PG-13. :o)

    Ms. Schwarz, and he claims to have chicken arms!

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  7. Megan FitzpatrickJune 14, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Nice - but I still like your work with the Wenzloff saw model...

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  8. Greg MillerJune 14, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    I think it was building the Roubo benches which did it. When you have to saw, chop, plane and handle timbers that big, it's got to have some side effects.

    Yes, Chris, thanks for your fantastic contribution to the woodworking world, and for your contagious enthusiasm. ...Oh, and your sense of humour ... possibly a side effect from the Tung Oil? Better check the MSDS Sheet.

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  9. John CashmanJune 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    Great, now I can't sleep.

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  10. Kari HultmanJune 15, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Megan, yeah, the saw was much nicer in that photo. heh.

    Greg, you have a point. All that hand tool woodworking does a body good. Ahnold could take a few pointers from Chris.

    Sorry, John. haha

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  11. Brice BlockerJune 16, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Is that a bench-dog in your pants or are you just happy to be here?

    Thanks for everything you've done.

    Brice

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  12. MichaelJune 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    Oh man, I just spit my morning orange juice across my ipad.

    Michael

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  13. Tom T.July 4, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    At least he is wearing safety glasses.

    Couldn't he afford to get some spray tan up on that noggin?

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