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Tampa BowlMates

Posted on February 9, 2019 by Dave Fisher

Last weekend’s Fine Woodworking Hands-On event in Tampa was a rich experience.  Never having been to Florida, it was a bit surreal for me; temperatures in the upper 70s in February, palm trees, a manatee…like another world. Kate Swann, Carl … Continue reading →

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Travels

Posted on January 30, 2019 by Dave Fisher

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 →

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Cherry Bird

Posted on January 26, 2019 by Dave Fisher

I’ve made many bird bowls, but there always seems to be another design twist to play with.  In the case of this latest one from a large cherry crook, I carved a single flute that runs the length of the … Continue reading →

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First Snow

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Dave Fisher

This weekend brought us our first significant snowfall of the winter, about a foot waiting for my snowshoes.  Here are a few photos from yesterday’s walk, along with an excerpt from the poem First Snow by Mary Oliver who passed … Continue reading →

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Coffee Pot

Posted on January 17, 2019 by Dave Fisher

For many folks, the morning cup of coffee is one of life’s great joys, a sacred ritual and/or an absolute necessity.  I’m happy that this big shrink pot will become a part of the morning routine for one coffee lover. … Continue reading →

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Travisher

Posted on January 12, 2019 by Dave Fisher

I’ve briefly mentioned the idea of using a travisher on bowls, in this post for example.  The travisher in that post was one I had made years before using a blade that I purchased from Country workshops. I used it … Continue reading →

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Noah’s Bowl

Posted on January 1, 2019 by Dave Fisher

After his first few days home from college for Christmas break, my son told me he wanted to carve a bowl.  Being in the workshop with him was nice and reminded me of many moments in the workshop when the … Continue reading →

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Feline Inspiration

Posted on December 28, 2018 by Dave Fisher

You can learn a lot by watching cats.  They are studies in elegant movement and sinuous lines. Our cat, Mavis (named after a Thomas-the-Train engine), is sixteen years old.  Quick sketches of him appear here and there through my sketchbooks.  … Continue reading →

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Norman Stevens

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I received word last night that Norman Stevens died yesterday after a short bout with pneumonia.  Norman’s love and support for carved spoons began decades ago and continued right on through the current surge of interest in spoon carving. Norman … Continue reading →

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Back to Basics Bowls

Posted on December 15, 2018 by Dave Fisher

I’ve been wanting to have some bowls to keep around as examples of forms that are aesthetically pleasing, yet more straightforward in execution than other bowls I make.  One consideration is size.  These bowls range from 14-18 inches long, 7-9 … Continue reading →

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