I’ve received many compliments on my stereo console. http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zwjbuFvIDWQUEHn_42pR7w?feat=directlink
Well that piece was inspired by Sam Maloof who recently passed away at 93 with a 6 year backlog of orders. I was awestruck by the first and every piece of his work I saw. But what moved me to make a piece was meeting Sam on a tour and then taking 2 workshops with him. Among his accomplishments was being the only non-fine arts recipient of a Mac Arthur Genius Grant and then using the $800k to establish a foundation to promote craft. At 91 he worked 6 days a week and I asked him what his secret was and he said do something you like to do for a living. He was an amazing guy. Fine Woodworking choose to use a photo of the same piece that I based my console on. Made me feel pretty good.
John O’Connell – JKO Handcrafted Woodworking
The more things change …
We trained hard, but it seemed that every time we were beginning to form up into teams, we would be reorganized. I was to learn later in life that we tend to meet any new situation by reorganizing; and a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization.
Petronious Arbiter, 210 BC
Edited 8/4/2009 1:26 am by Elcoholic
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a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization... BIG SMILE HERE..
Such is life!
AND how many see a fine work with a old record player with a needle arm!
If you like the turn table you're going to love this ...
http://picasaweb.google.com/teamo65/RCM?feat=directlink
John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking
The more things change ...
We trained hard, but it seemed that every time we were beginning to form up into teams, we would be reorganized. I was to learn later in life that we tend to meet any new situation by reorganizing; and a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization.
Petronious Arbiter, 210 BC
John - that's definitely Maloofian. Looks great!
I just realized I posted the link to just one picture. Here's the album link
http://picasaweb.google.com/teamo65/Wood?feat=directlinkJohn O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking
The more things change ...
We trained hard, but it seemed that every time we were beginning to form up into teams, we would be reorganized. I was to learn later in life that we tend to meet any new situation by reorganizing; and a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization.
Petronious Arbiter, 210 BC
Fantastic stuff John.
Thanks. I've really slacked-off wood working lately due to lots of cycling (aka extended rehab post knee replacements) and a renewed interest audio, especially vinyl. I expect to find that spark and tackle the sideboard to go with the Koa dining room table.John O'Connell - JKO Handcrafted Woodworking
The more things change ...
We trained hard, but it seemed that every time we were beginning to form up into teams, we would be reorganized. I was to learn later in life that we tend to meet any new situation by reorganizing; and a wonderful method it can be for creating the illusion of progress while producing confusion, inefficiency, and demoralization.
Petronious Arbiter, 210 BC
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