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262349 | <ecoyle@t...> | 2017‑05‑25 | has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
I just volunteered myself for a presentation on antique woodworking tools, of which I have a few-of course, but never having done this before, if anyone else has done one before I am asking if they could share what was a popular aspect of the presentation. I can cobble up the basic stuff no problem, but interest is what makes it it popular The Audience is projected to be wanna-be “makers” of the modern Ilk Any suggestions welcome Ericin Calgary |
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262351 | Jim Crammond | 2017‑05‑25 | Re: has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
Eric, I have done a little of this sort of thing, though my experience leans more towards demonstration than presentation. I'd say if all possible make some shavings. Most non hand tool users seem to be fascinated that planes actually work and can make shavings. They don't seem to be as much interested in what you are planing as the shavings coming out of the plane. If you have a spill plane, that is always good for some conversation and they can take a spill with them. I have also found that machine tool users are usually impressed by how quickly you can make a bead or a molding with a plane. Jim Crammond From: "ecoyle@t..." |
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262352 | <gtgrouch@r...> | 2017‑05‑25 | Re: has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
It's always interesting to see how a round log can get split, then shaped, in just a few minutes. I would suggest considering splitting then shaping on a shaving horse. But I think the big thing would be what you want to do and what your skills are up to. Gary Katsanis Albion NY, USA ---- ecoyle@t... wrote: ============= I just volunteered myself for a presentation on antique woodworking tools, of which I have a few-of course, but never having done this before, if anyone else has done one before I am asking if they could share what was a popular aspect of the presentation. I can cobble up the basic stuff no problem, but interest is what makes it it popular The Audience is projected to be wanna-be “makers” of the modern Ilk Any suggestions welcome Ericin Calgary ------------------------------------------------------------------------ OldTools is a mailing list catering to the interests of hand tool aficionados, both collectors and users, to discuss the history, usage, value, location, availability, collectibility, and restoration of traditional handtools, especially woodworking tools. To change your subscription options: https://oldtools.swingleydev.com/mailman/listinfo/oldtools To read the FAQ: https://swingleydev.com/archive/faq.html OldTools archive: https://swingleydev.com/ot/ OldTools@s... |
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262358 | Erik Levin | 2017‑05‑26 | Re: has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
I don't know if this would fit your audience, but your description of wannabe maker gives me the idea it would.... I picked up a bunch of wine crates a while back (the price was right: 'just take them. I need them gone') for storage. I use the less-good ones for shelf material, and the better ones for casement. I disassemble, put dado's in for shelves (6mm is typical, but is varies with the material at hand) spaced for whatever I need, and reassemble with the original nails and some good glue, and additional nails/pins as needed. I do the dado's with a #45, stair saw, and small router plane, using a straightedge as a guide. I primarily use these for tool storage (regular use measuring tools in flat cases, small planes, etc) so that I can see them without having to open drawers. Some shelves have dividing strips, cut from the same wood, glued and tacked to keep things organized. My hipster neighbor and a couple nouveau-yuppie acquaintances love them, and they fit with the recycle/upcycle maker set. Tools: dado plane and/or stair saw, bench and/or block plane, tacking hammer, small router plane, knife, (crosscut filed) back saw, miter box or square, straightedge. A rebate plane could be handy for fitting shelf ends, but I fit by light taper with the block plane. Much faster. Typical time to do a case with 5 shelves, from original crates to drying glue is about 30 minutes, now that I have done 5 or 6 sets. Usually no surfacing is needed. *** This message was sent from a convenience email service, and the reply address(es) may not match the originating address |
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262359 | Anthony Seo <tonyseo@p...> | 2017‑05‑26 | Re: has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
On 5/24/2017 11:33 PM, ecoyle@t... wrote: > I just volunteered myself for a presentation on antique woodworking tools, of which I have a few-of course, but never having done this before, if anyone else has done one before I am asking if they could share what was a popular aspect of the presentation. Howdy I've done a couple or 20 of these over the years. I tailor the presentation to the crowd, users, I focus more on what tools get the job done. Interest groups (like historical societies) I tend to focus more on trades like coopering and wheelwrighting, along with the usual blacksmith and timber framing work. The danger is trying to do too much at one time. Most folks tend to get lost after a bit. Also, keep the tools to a minimum, I rarely drag out more than 20 or at the most 30 items. Sad to say, but with too much stuff, things tend to disappear. Also, make sure you have some water or other refreshment, I can't talk for an hour straight without having something to wet the old whistle.. Good luck Tony (weather.....weather.....sheesh...) -- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tonyseomusic Old River Hard Goods http://oldetoolshop.com/ |
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262360 | Ed Minch <ruby1638@a...> | 2017‑05‑26 | Re: has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
On May 26, 2017, at 1:35 PM, Anthony Seo |
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262361 | Kirk Eppler <eppler.kirk@g...> | 2017‑05‑26 | Re: has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
On Wed, May 24, 2017 at 8:33 PM, |
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262362 | Michael Suwczinsky <nicknaylo@g...> | 2017‑05‑26 | Re: has anyone done a public presentation on o; d woodworking tools? |
I'd bring some tongue and groove planing tools, either a swing fence 49 or a matched wooden set. Non tool users are blown away by T&G. I'd also bring a holdfast if you can. They seem like magic to the uninitiated. I did spend quite a bit of last Saturday at the Maker Faire, helping with blacksmithing, An artist, Kyle had forged a Huge set of Leonardo da Vinci style wings for last years Burning Man (artist collective bachanal in the Nevada desert Jeff) and had plans to forge feathers for the wings http://www.tahoepublicart.com/uploads/1/5/8/7/15874656/davinciwings_orig.jpg Problems arose with the forge set up in the desert and the artist came home with 1200 or so laser cut feather blanks. With 2 forges and 3 anvils, we took on all comers to forge their own feathers to take home (Kyle has become fond of the unadorned wings). Makers as a group tend to be open to new skills, are very receptive to instruction and techniques they don't know. Definitely the speed with which hand tools can handle many one off tasks would be my focus. Michael On Fri, May 26, 2017 at 11:39 AM, Kirk Eppler |
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