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I began woodworking in 1998. I never took shop, and it was very new to me. It is relaxing, and appeals to both right and left hemispheres equally. Woodworking is a good example of whole brain synergy in action when it goes well. It is an inefficient (and downright dangerous!) way to cut firewood when it does not. I have made some nice (simple) pieces, and had my share of fires. Have a look at my showroom. In the woodworking world, it does not get much more traditional than Roy Underhill. This man lives traditional woodworking. He is a living embodiment of the craftsmanship that built the US way back when we were just a colony. Among other things, he has been on PBS for about 20 years with an excellent program, the Woodwright's Shop. He also was the chief housewright at Williamsburg for a long time. While I admire his skill, and shop, I prefer to use electricity for reduction of force purposes. ...so does Norm Abram. Here we have another contemporary legend in the field. He has also been on PBS for (over) 20 years, but he has two programs. I especially appreciate Norm's ability to keep traditional pieces looking traditional while using modern power tools. One of the things I enjoy most about woodworking is that, as a process, it can be reduced to an interplay of your time, talent, and tools. |