tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post8590545648466899685..comments2024-03-01T05:31:44.635-05:00Comments on The Village Carpenter: I Didn't Faint and No One Fell AsleepKari Hultmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-25537468313105537902012-09-08T17:11:37.809-04:002012-09-08T17:11:37.809-04:00Steve, you're exactly right. Once we get going...Steve, you're exactly right. Once we get going on something that we love, we forget all about being in front of a group.<br /><br />Mark, thank you so much for the kind words. I just love Roy's quote, too. It really boosted my confidence.<br /><br />Greta has been picking up more dings, but that's because I'm using her, which can only be a good thing. I'm taking her on the Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-46991513417298636332012-09-08T12:09:43.508-04:002012-09-08T12:09:43.508-04:00Hi Kari,
I've spent the last several months r...Hi Kari,<br /><br />I've spent the last several months reading your blog from the beginning (a little bit at a time) and I'm almost up to your current posts. I had promised myself that I would wait until I was there before posting any comments, but I had to thank you for that quote from the end of Roy Underhill's book. I liked it so much that I've put it at the end of my email Mark Greernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-55972415066348814782012-04-22T08:18:39.065-04:002012-04-22T08:18:39.065-04:00Nice job, Kari! I hope you impressed them with tha...Nice job, Kari! I hope you impressed them with that framesaw. Thanks for the recommendation on Roy's book, I just downloaded it for reading on my Kindle app.<br /><br />I used to hardly be able to speak in front of an audience, my throat paralyzed. But after doing Toastmasters for a bit and then years of presenting technical information, I've gotten pretty comfortable with it.<br /><br />Steve Branamhttp://www.closegrain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-68509561315124040292012-04-18T19:08:39.335-04:002012-04-18T19:08:39.335-04:00Shannon, it's nice to know I'm not the onl...Shannon, it's nice to know I'm not the only one!<br /><br />Dean, that is brilliant. I think I'll have to quote you the next time someone asks me about her name. Thanks!<br /><br />Ken, that little saw bench comes in handy for a bunch of things. So glad I built it. Shaker-inspired benches---I'd like to see photos. They sound great!Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-52478012335976507562012-04-17T21:18:41.421-04:002012-04-17T21:18:41.421-04:00"I wish I had set my planes to take a thicker..."I wish I had set my planes to take a thicker shaving" Well, Kari, if you're fretting about how thick the shavings were from your plane I'd hazard a guess that you did wonderfully. <br /><br />I was pleased and amused to see that you are using a five board bench as a saw bench, I do the same thing except I use two Shaker inspired benches.<br /><br />"Greta"? there&#Kennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-48350719855498078312012-04-17T00:47:11.480-04:002012-04-17T00:47:11.480-04:00Bet you didn't realize you where creating your...Bet you didn't realize you where creating your own fairy tale! We shall call it Handsaw & Greta :)<br />Nice work.<br /><br />DeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-21262405962718306332012-04-16T10:59:00.336-04:002012-04-16T10:59:00.336-04:00"I wish I had set my planes to take a thicker..."I wish I had set my planes to take a thicker shaving" LOL I've been there. <br /><br />Shannon: "so you can see just how quickly I can sink this groove...umm...see how quick...and in no time...umm...the groove is to depth."Shannonhttp://renaissancewoodworker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-67291615521203516912012-04-16T09:42:34.519-04:002012-04-16T09:42:34.519-04:00Thanks, Bob. :o)
Brander, sorry I misspelled your...Thanks, Bob. :o)<br /><br />Brander, sorry I misspelled your name.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-25031268598156700912012-04-16T07:39:57.369-04:002012-04-16T07:39:57.369-04:00Let's face it Kari, you're just awesome!
...Let's face it Kari, you're just awesome!<br />There, I said it.Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03523653271715366168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-56969599709848557502012-04-16T06:01:14.732-04:002012-04-16T06:01:14.732-04:00Bander, you probably already own those five books....Bander, you probably already own those five books. ; )<br /><br />Joe, nice to see you! Thanks for stopping in. <br /><br />Frank, I do believe it will be easier next time. Thanks for the pep talk!<br /><br />David, I'm surprised it turned out to be so solid since it knocks down. I believe it's the beefy legs of the Roubo design that ensure its rigidity.<br /><br />Jamie, I can't waitKari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-87829177099852486742012-04-15T23:57:00.159-04:002012-04-15T23:57:00.159-04:00Kari, your woodworking/communication skills are ou...Kari, your woodworking/communication skills are outstanding! Love the bench and sawbuck table—beautiful fit'n finish. Myself, semi-retired from design & art direction, I can relate to your thorough presentation process and special skill set—and the 18th century setting didn't hurt either. Nowadays, as I practice my woodworking hand tool skills I relate them to when "pasteup and Julian Petersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-77884688889406808432012-04-15T20:51:36.879-04:002012-04-15T20:51:36.879-04:00I am glad your presentation went well, but mostly ...I am glad your presentation went well, but mostly I was struck by how cool your bench looked in that room.Jeff Branchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01402561454519694074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-82365201400876154572012-04-15T19:52:22.194-04:002012-04-15T19:52:22.194-04:00Great job Kari! Very cool of you to share your kno...Great job Kari! Very cool of you to share your knowledge and help preserve/promote the craft. I'd venture to say that must have been one of the FANCIEST workshops you've ever worked in? :)Jamie Baconhttp://www.planeshavings.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-45345389721658836222012-04-15T18:47:25.461-04:002012-04-15T18:47:25.461-04:00I have have to say that is one fine and solid work...I have have to say that is one fine and solid workbench.David Barronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618718370012866597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-54678312788160529222012-04-15T16:46:58.234-04:002012-04-15T16:46:58.234-04:00Frank Eastman said: I know exactly how you feel,K...Frank Eastman said: I know exactly how you feel,Kari. I had the same butterflys when I started my radio show. It's fear of the unknown, I think. After a few months on the air, it became easier and easier. After a year, it was normal routine and I had no anxioty at all. Being well prepared is the best way to attack the situation - we Virgos are very good at preparing to the minutest Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-48306789182146491692012-04-15T15:49:30.346-04:002012-04-15T15:49:30.346-04:00It gets easier! Next time, fewer butterflies.
T...It gets easier! Next time, fewer butterflies. <br />Thanks for sharing your knowledge and - more important - your enthusiasm.Joe Cottonwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12282993255868590544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-10266436917202128952012-04-15T15:05:38.284-04:002012-04-15T15:05:38.284-04:00Never mind, I see the pictures now.
I was reading...Never mind, I see the pictures now.<br /><br />I was reading it in a Google Reader.Badger Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259857649096197619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-36155575857038155142012-04-15T15:03:46.383-04:002012-04-15T15:03:46.383-04:00What were the five books out of curiosity?What were the five books out of curiosity?Badger Woodworkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18259857649096197619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-67128036895492569472012-04-15T15:02:50.129-04:002012-04-15T15:02:50.129-04:00Thanks, Jarrod. :o)
Anon, that's exactly righ...Thanks, Jarrod. :o)<br /><br />Anon, that's exactly right. I had planned to compare my antique plow with my new plow but talked about them separately instead. So there's no way anyone could make the connection. It's minor, I know. Just trying to sharpen my game for next time.Kari Hultmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01224053263659415329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-2618501879534591802012-04-15T14:54:38.489-04:002012-04-15T14:54:38.489-04:00If you are planing with the wood grain you are gro...If you are planing with the wood grain you are grooving right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8128369950831173916.post-83427829286115638292012-04-15T13:40:37.999-04:002012-04-15T13:40:37.999-04:00great post
i really like the quote at the end. goo...great post<br />i really like the quote at the end. good for you. education/sharing is a very important part of what we do.jarrodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02535439668700027435noreply@blogger.com