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Website Changes
Maybe it was the approach of fall and the transformation it brings that got me moving on changing my online situation. Two websites was one more than I needed! I started my website (davidffisher.com) at least ten years ago (I … Continue reading
Posted in teaching, Uncategorized, writing
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Roy and Russ
I am one among many who have fond memories of watching Roy Underhill on his long-running PBS series “The Woodwright’s Shop.” Nothing beats Roy in the flesh, but you can at least join him live online this evening. The Center … Continue reading
Live with Mary this Thursday
I’ve had the good fortune of hanging out with Mary May at a couple Fine Woodworking events. Not only is she an incredibly talented and accomplished carver, she’s a wonderful person too. This Thursday, July 23rd, at 1:00 pm (Eastern … Continue reading
Posted in events, teaching, Uncategorized, video
Tagged carving online, Mary May, Twitch broadcast
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Treasures from Millersburg
These T-handle augers weren’t the only treasures I found in Millersburg, Ohio last weekend at the Early American Artisans Fair. I included some links in a previous post. The Artisans’ Guild has some exciting plans, so its well worth a … Continue reading
Posted in events, historical reference, teaching, tools, Uncategorized
Tagged Artisans' Guild, Colonial Homestead
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Spoonfest 2019
I’m back from my first ever overseas adventure, and it was a thrilling and enriching one. The English countryside, London, Stockholm, and the Swedish countryside. Almost a week after my return, my head is still spinning with all I saw … Continue reading
Posted in classes, events, green woodworking, historical reference, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged Edale, London, Peak District, Spoonfest
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Questions from Buzzards Bay
Who was that masked man? That’s just one of the questions I’ve been pondering since my return from a week in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. As I looked through some photos from two bowl carving classes and the “Spoon Day” event … Continue reading
Posted in classes, events, Persons, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged bowl carving, Buzzards Bay, Plymouth Craft, Spoon Day
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Spoonfest and Täljfest, Summer 2019
In between other projects, I was able to spend some time roughing some spoons from a bunch of crooks I’ve gathered this winter. I already mentioned that I’ll be doing some of that at the Plymouth CRAFT’s big Spoon Day … Continue reading
Posted in classes, events, spoons, teaching, Uncategorized
Tagged spoon carving, Spoonfest, Taljfest
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Travels
Travelers in Hilly Countryside (c. 1650), Aelbert Cuyp Image courtesy of Cleveland Museum of Art Later this week, I’ll be leading my donkey to Tampa for Fine Woodworking Magazine’s Hands On event. Kate Swann and her crew down at the … Continue reading
Greenwoodworking in White Oak
“One word, no spaces,” specified Jennie Alexander when she requested this sign. Not only was I not going to argue with the one who coined the term, I was thrilled for the opportunity to make something so meaningful for someone … Continue reading