chetkloss

Chet Kloss, Livonia, MI, US
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Gender: Male

Birthday: 07/02/1958


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Re: UPDATE: DVD Giveaway: Fine Woodworking 2011 Annual Collection

This would make for a
..........Happy New Year...........

posted: 5:16 pm on December 21st  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Working with Routers from Fine Woodworking

Though I own the router in the picture on the cover of the book, I don't own the book. Don't you owe me one due to copyright law or something???

posted: 6:57 pm on May 1st  

Re: We're Giving Away Grooving Planes!

Groovin', on a Sunday afternoon

posted: 6:17 am on April 12th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Woodworking Techniques from Fine Woodworking

Have you ever thought of making your books available on the kindle?

posted: 2:32 pm on March 13th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements by Tony Kubalak

I really do like that you pick the winner at random and not by evaluating the posts :)

posted: 10:31 pm on February 13th  

Re: Make it Stick: A Guide to Glue Ups

Well said Tom77!!

posted: 9:43 am on March 9th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Make Your Own Walking Sticks by Charles Self

My wife lovesd these things. You guys could help me score a lot of bonus points if you'd hook me up with this book.

Thanks,
,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Chet

posted: 8:42 am on January 25th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: The Wood Finisher's Handbook by Sam Allen

Anything that can make "finishing" less dramatic an painful would be a very welcome addition to my shop.

,,,,,,,,,,,,Chet

posted: 11:36 am on January 10th  

Re: Are CNC machines ready for Fine Woodworking?

As a person whose been in the technology industry all my adult life, I am intrigued by CNC machines. I think it would be fun to have one. However, as a hobbyist I cannot really justify the cost at this point. Either way, I don't think it would change how engage in this hobby that much.

What bothers me most is the fact that with a CNC, my hands and eyes are not on the work in any way. With a table saw, a band saw, heck - even a chop saw, my hands and eyes are on the wood. When I hand cut dovetails, or carve a ball & claw foot, my hands and eyes are on the work... but I am a hobbyist.

Perhaps that's why I enjoy this hobby so much (and don't really mind not having a CNC machine).

,,,,,,,,,,,,,Chet

posted: 9:54 am on January 6th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Zany Wooden Toys that Whiz, Spin, Pop and Fly by Bob Gilsdorf

Pick Me! Pick Me!

posted: 4:26 pm on November 16th  

Re: Link Roundup: Surface Prep with Hand Tools vs. Power Tools

I would like a prize too :)

posted: 2:26 pm on November 12th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Modern Cabinet Work by Percy A. Wells and John Hooper

the sub-title says it all - A Comprehensive Treatise on Making Fine Furniture from the Golden Age of Craftsmanship

Yes, I'd like to have it.

,,,,,,,,,,,Chet

posted: 2:35 pm on October 25th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Essential Guide to the Steel Square by Ken Horner

Sometimes the most basic equipment brings the most value.
Im in.

posted: 9:18 pm on September 27th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Shop Drawings for Greene & Greene Furniture by Robert W. Lang

Bob Lang's book is awesome - this is great!!

Peace in the world of woodworking publications...

There is hope for us all.

,,,,,,,,Chet

posted: 7:06 pm on September 20th  

Re: UPDATE: Book Giveaway: Encyclopedia of Woodworking by Alan and Gill Bridgewater

To quote the statue of Edward Faber from the movie Animal House - "Knowledge is Good"

posted: 7:45 am on July 21st  

Re: UPDATE: DVD Giveaway: Traditional Molding Techniques: Cornice Moldings by Don McConnell

A really interesting topic. I'd love to have this video.

posted: 9:06 am on June 29th  

Re: Making a Wooden Hinge for a Box

Very well done - and nicely documented.

posted: 10:42 am on June 10th