Comments on: A Visit to George Walker's Shop

By: Murph

Murph — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:48:00 +0000

Hey Chris,

What type of chisels with the London pattern are those? Look to be Ward, maybe…kinda….just wondering….

Thanks
Murph

By: Mark DeLuca

Mark DeLuca — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:07:19 +0000

Chris -

The photos are great, but a shop tour is the ideal candidate for a video. A video with audio commentary from the shop owner about how he uses his shop and how it has evolved over time is often invaluable.

Those passionate about woodworking would never hesitate to watch a short video about someone’s shop, you never know what you might pick up.

Mark D.

By: George Walker

George Walker — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:22:33 +0000

Chris,

It was a fun day, I always enjoy your humor along with your knowledge and enthusiasm for the craft. Never thought of it while you were here but that hanging tool rack was one of those experiments in proportion where I didn’t use a tape measure, just dividers. I meant to put drawers in the bottom section but found that I liked the open spaces. Concerning the sawdust and patina, Chris was trying to give me some street cred since I still have all my fingers intact. I can assure you all the blades are sharp. Thanks for the compliments on the shop.

George

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:16:01 +0000

"…to the curb." priceless

By: Rob Porcaro

Rob Porcaro — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:26:36 +0000

Wow, I can see why George is a master of design: Basement shop, lots of great tools, plus a drop-dead gorgeous secretary. (But can she type?)

Well done, dude. Be careful of those photographers though.

Rob

By: Tim

Tim — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:13:52 +0000

Where’s the picture of the upholstered easy chair?

By: Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:01:57 +0000

Dan,

The bench was essentially where I was standing when I tool the full-on shot of the tool cabinet. George has only to turn around from his bench to grad the right tool.

Chris

By: Christopher Schwarz

Christopher Schwarz — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:49:50 +0000

It’s a homemade piece of crap. I don’t recommend it. You can get a real laptop stand from a tech company or Ikea. Wheels. Adjustable. Stable.

Chris

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:01:32 +0000

Why are the pictures of his shop? Let’s see the secretary!

By: Ed Furlong

Ed Furlong — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:17:19 +0000

Chris:

Thanks for the view into a great shop! Just what I need–a serious case of hand tool lust as the holiday shopping season approacheth. I suspect my resolution to show restraint in my Christmas list is seriously weakened.

Out of curiosity, is that a music stand or tripod that Al and Linda have the laptop on in the first photo? It looks like a very handy portable stand for the field work I do, as well as using Sketch Up in the shop.