March 24, 201214 yr We are not affiliated nor do we receive a single dime from FWW for saying this. But I just wanted to bring attention to a neat deal they are offering. Purchase a subscription and receive a Lie Nielsen Card Scraper. I have been holding off myself out of laziness and getting my mags at the supermarket when they come out, this might be the one that pushes me over to a subscription. I let mine lapse about a year and a half ago, I guess I'll jump on this one!FWW Subscription LinkJohn MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr I used to get this magazine but stopped years ago. It seemed they were catering  to the artist/high end furniture maker- which I am NOT. Maybe I should give them another try.Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
March 24, 201214 yr Author That's exactly why I subscribe to them Lew, they push my senses to explore more and they push my abilities to the edge. I love other mags as well, but you can only build so many A&C end tables. I find American Woodworker is up there too with getting my mind to think out of the box.Lewis Kauffman said: I used to get this magazine but stopped years ago. It seemed they were catering  to the artist/high end furniture maker- which I am NOT. Maybe I should give them another try. Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins! John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr Don't get me wrong, seems every magazine, right now, is on an Arts & Craft/Greene and Greene kick- which is not my thing, either. I enjoy learning and expanding my abilities. I guess I just never envisioned myself being able to achieve the level of craftsmanship of Sam Maloof and other authors they were publishing. Â John Morris said: That's exactly why I subscribe to them Lew, they push my senses to explore more and they push my abilities to the edge. I love other mags as well, but you can only build so many A&C end tables. I find American Woodworker is up there too with getting my mind to think out of the box.Lewis Kauffman said: John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr Author Awww shucks Lew, it's in ya screaming to get out! Are you kidding? Your work and ingenuity is up on a big scale my friend. I love the modesty of our Forum Hosts on TPW, that's why folks feel really comfortable here.Along the same line though, most of the work I see in FWW I could not even attempt to do at this point in my life. But it's fun to dream!I hope I don't offend anyone here, I love A&C and where it came from, the representation of a time in our nations history, the historical significance. But that is precisely the reason why I stopped buying the other mags, too much A&C, I feel it has run its course and it's time to move on to another period of furniture making. Colonial has made a huge comeback in recent months and even the last year or two. Or how about 60's modern like Eames Era furnishings, I love that era, fine lines, simple and flowing. Lots of cherry and walnut with ebony accents.Lewis Kauffman said:Don't get me wrong, seems every magazine, right now, is on an Arts & Craft/Greene and Greene kick- which is not my thing, either. I enjoy learning and expanding my abilities. I guess I just never envisioned myself being able to achieve the level of craftsmanship of Sam Maloof and other authors they were publishing. John Morris said:John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our TroopsLew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr Thanks, John.I guess my tastes have been influenced by my ancestors and upbringing- plain and practical. I find the Shaker style to be my favorite- functional and beauty in simplicity. But, Shaker has also been done to death in the magazines as well.One of my furniture goals is to make a rocker that copies a design from a furniture maker from my mother's family. These are locally famous but probably never heard of outside of the Cumberland Valley. Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
March 24, 201214 yr Author Lew, can you elaborate on that rocker? Maybe we need to start another discussion about it. I'd like to know about the history of it within the Cumberland Valley and any pics of it if you have any. This is very intriguing to me. Lewis Kauffman said:Thanks, John.I guess my tastes have been influenced by my ancestors and upbringing- plain and practical. I find the Shaker style to be my favorite- functional and beauty in simplicity. But, Shaker has also been done to death in the magazines as well.One of my furniture goals is to make a rocker that copies a design from a furniture maker from my mother's family. These are locally famous but probably never heard of outside of the Cumberland Valley. Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr They are called Stottlemeyer (sp?) Rockers. My Mom has a picture, I think- I hope! I'll talk to her about it on Monday and see what I can find. Thanks for the interest.John Morris said:Lew, can you elaborate on that rocker? Maybe we need to start another discussion about it. I'd like to know about the history of it within the Cumberland Valley and any pics of it if you have any. This is very intriguing to me. Lewis Kauffman said:John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 24, 201214 yr I did find this which has some history.Lewis Kauffman said:They are called Stottlemeyer (sp?) Rockers. My Mom has a picture, I think- I hope! I'll talk to her about it on Monday and see what I can find. Thanks for the interest.John Morris said:John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 28, 201214 yr I have issues from # 1 to ???? I quit subscribing about 8 years ago. Now, if one appeals to me, I pick it up off the magazine rack. As far as rockers go, this one will be my first and last attempt. I like A&C and QSWO. Our kitchen is A&C style in QSWO. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton
March 29, 201214 yr thanks for sharing that Lewis. Neat piece of family history there. Mark Good, Better, Best never let it restTill your Good is Better and your Better is Best.
March 30, 201214 yr Author Beautiful rocker Gene!!!! I'll be watching for these progress reports for sure!Gene Howe said: I have issues from # 1 to ???? I quit subscribing about 8 years ago. Now, if one appeals to me, I pick it up off the magazine rack. As far as rockers go, this one will be my first and last attempt. I like A&C and QSWO. Our kitchen is A&C style in QSWO. Gene'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 30, 201214 yr Author Great idea Cliff! We have another fellow on here Steve Newman who makes scrapers from glass! Hey, it's sharp!Cliff said:I make scrapers from old hand saws. Work great.John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 30, 201214 yr Author Hey Lew, do I see a nice write up in the works about your local history and artisans? Possible? That's a great piece of history my friend, thanks or sharing.Lewis Kauffman said:I did find this which has some history.Lewis Kauffman said:Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!John MorrisThe Patriot WoodworkerProud Supporter of Wounded Warrior Project and Homes For Our Troops
March 31, 201214 yr I really need to sit down with my Mom and get all of the gory details about her side of the family. Apparently that's where all of the carpenters/builders were, in the family tree. I am looking for information on a "Palmer Pump"- one piece wooden water well pump. These were also made by an ancestor but I cannot locate any photos.John Morris said:Hey Lew, do I see a nice write up in the works about your local history and artisans? Possible? That's a great piece of history my friend, thanks or sharing.Lewis Kauffman said:Lew Kauffman-Wood Turners Forum HostTime traveler. Purveyor of the world's finest custom rolling pins!
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