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Walking….and Spoons

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Dave Fisher

The more you walk, the better you feel, the more relaxed you become, the more you sense, the better you think, the less mental clutter you accumulate.  And it’s the uncluttered man who is the happy man. — Aaron Sussman … Continue reading →

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The Patience of Trees

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Knowing trees, I understand the meaning of patience. — Hal Borland, Countryman: A Statement of Belief, 1965 As the oil began to reveal the rich variations in each growth ring, I found myself thinking about the tree from which this bowl … Continue reading →

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Tapered Reamers

Posted on November 1, 2015 by Dave Fisher

  A couple people have asked me recently about what I use to make the tapered mortises on things like this low bench (above).  I have used this joint many times, for everything from sawhorses to tables.  I love its … Continue reading →

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Plymouth Craft Greenwood Fest

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Dave Fisher

If you follow Peter Follansbee’s blog (and you should), you know where I’ll be in early June.  Peter and the folks at Plymouth Craft were kind enough to invite me to be part of what is sure to be a … Continue reading →

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Reference Sketching

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Why make a reference sketch?  In order to draw a subject, one is forced to consider it intently.  I find that I’m often surprised, while sketching, by what I hadn’t noticed prior to making the sketch.  In fact, the process … Continue reading →

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A Little Bread

Posted on October 18, 2015 by Dave Fisher

A little bread—a crust—a crumb— A little trust—a demijohn— Can keep the soul alive— Not portly, mind! but breathing—warm— Conscious—as old Napoleon, The night before the Crown! A modest lot—A fame petite— A brief Campaign of sting and sweet Is … Continue reading →

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The Secret Sits

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Dave Fisher

  We dance round in a ring and suppose, But the Secret sits in the middle and knows.      — Robert Frost, The Secret Sits I thought I’d share some photos of my most recent bowl, inspired by Robert … Continue reading →

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“Turning” Without a Lathe

Posted on October 3, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Months ago, I had a certain passage of poetry tumbling around in my head, and I envisioned it on a bowl.  But the bowl had to be round, and here I sat without a lathe — sort of. Actually, I do have a … Continue reading →

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The Organic Artist

Posted on October 2, 2015 by Dave Fisher

Not long ago, in this post, I discussed my experiment of painting a spoon handle with home-made pigments from rocks.  A few of us were discussing that idea at Lie-Nielsen, when this book was recommended to me: The Organic Artist … Continue reading →

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More on the Maine Woods… from Eric

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Dave Fisher

In addition to meeting new friends in Maine, I was able to catch up with some old ones, including Eric Goodson.  He even gifted me this lovely eating spoon with a delicately chip-carved handle.  Eating spoons are tricky to get … Continue reading →

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