Joan Tski

Perkasie, PA, US
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I am a transplanted Australian who has been liivng in the United States for many years. Four yeras ago I was introduced to woodworking when I signed up to take a course at the local vo-tech school; mainly so I could complete the many projects my husband had started and never finished(lol). And I was instantly drawn to the craft and the idea of creating something beautiful from wood. I have built several peices I am proud of and continue to learn with each new attempt.

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Oak Wine Cart

Oct 22, 2008

Rolling wine cart is made of white oak and finished with a natural stain and a beeswax finish. The cart holds 15 wine glasses and 15 bottles of wine. This was my second woodworking project.


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Re: Shop Tour: Furniture Maker Greg Paolini

I am a novice femaler woodworker(5 yrs).
I was very fortunate to be able to take a woodworking class with Paul Anthony several years ago at a local Vo-tech school which got me totally hooked on the art of woodworking.
My husband saw a potential investment opportunity in my newly aquired skills and converted one bay of our garage, 800 sq. feet, into a dedicated workshop for me; He went all out and insulated, installed a great vacuum system, adequate lighting, a wood storage area, and with a woodstove and airconditioner I am set for any season. I hope sometime soon to post some pictures of my "shop". Hes a "keeper".
I have been buying tools and equipment at local yard sales and have found some great deals and have managed to acquire every imagineable piece of equipment a good workshop should have. Now instead of gettig jewelery as gifts I ask for tools!
I am currently in the process of making jigs and fixtures to assist my woodworking. I have recently retired from the real world and am looking forward to starting on projects for friends and family, and to hone my skills so I can eventually sell my work. I avidly devour all woodworking articles from my Fine Woodworking magazine and cant wait for the next months issue to arrive.
I am only sorry it has taken me so long to discover the joy of woodworking and cannot imagine where I would be if I had started earlier in life. Oh well!!

posted: 2:00 pm on May 22nd  

Re: Fire Claims an Artist's Shop

My heart goes out to you and your family; I hoe time can ease the saddness and loss you are feeling at this time,
JTschep in PA

posted: 10:53 pm on February 10th  

Re: Fire Claims an Artist's Shop

I am sickened at the callous comments from a few of the readers; no ammount of money or time can ever replace the loss of your beloved tools to a truly dedicated craftsman. YI'll donate out of the goodness of my heart as I did for Haiti. Dig deep and put your money where your mouth is instead of giving this guy more grief than he needs at this time. Whre's your sense of compassion? We had a house fire 15 years ago and lost precious family mememtos that will never, ever be replaced; the loss stays with you for a long, long time. Walk a week in his shoes and see how you feel. Enough said.

posted: 10:52 pm on February 10th