Comments on: Lessons from Tools on High (the High Shelf, That is) http://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is Woodworking advice, woodworking plans, woodworking projects and woodworking blogs Sat, 18 May 2013 21:07:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: markholdermanhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-74646 markholderman Sat, 11 May 2013 18:30:13 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-74646 Chris, I too have an almost identical Krenov smoother. My most coveted (and little used too) plane in my collection of mostly L-N and Stanley planes. My wife surprised me a few Christmases ago with it, before Krenov passed on. I opened the package and said ” Oh, this is a really nice Krenov-style plane!” Where’d you get it? Just as I noticed the JK initials on the toe of the plane, she said it IS a Krenov plane! I cried. Her parents were there and looked at me like I was crazy. After regaining my composure, I explained it was like finding the holy grail, or receiving Jesus’s robe (they’re very religious). My wife said she almost sent it back because it looked so rough and unfinished. I said it was the best gift I ever received. Makes me mistly-eyed just typing this. So much for my manliness.

]]> By: Matejekhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72870 Matejek Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:24:35 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72870 Just love buying tools, old & new ! Chris I live in Rogers , Arkansas and
I was wondering if any tool and or woodworking events are in the works
for this area? With the new art museum in Bentonville and Old Street &
Doug Stowe in Eureka Springs , Northwest Arkansas would be a great place
to hold an event .

]]> By: Christopher Schwarzhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72623 Christopher Schwarz Tue, 12 Feb 2013 21:14:34 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72623 Sam,

Yes he does: (717) 445-9452 or leamy@ptd.net

]]> By: mysticcarverhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72610 mysticcarver Tue, 12 Feb 2013 12:44:41 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72610 I actually do the same as well. I love to look through books on shelves and stacks. Seeing someone’s collection is an insight into their processes as well.

]]> By: John Passacantandohttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72539 John Passacantando Sat, 09 Feb 2013 14:26:37 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72539 That Krenov plane is beautiful. It could be a page out of “The Unknown Craftsman: A Japanese Insight Into Beauty.” Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: BLZeebubhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72538 BLZeebub Sat, 09 Feb 2013 12:02:54 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72538 Sorry for the rabbit chase. I collect bench stops and vintage itty-bitty handmade smooth planes. Some are even gracing my bookcases.

]]> By: BLZeebubhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72537 BLZeebub Sat, 09 Feb 2013 11:59:49 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72537 You can tell a lot about a person by their book collection. I stayed at a B&B a few months back and took note of what the innkeeper kept in their bookcases. Noticing that they had another life before becoming innkeepers and commenting on some of their titles lead to an edifying exchange about the state of corporate America. You can also tell a little more about a person by the “way” they keep their books. Back in college, I visited a professor in her office because I had some concerns about a particular upcoming assignment. I noticed that she measured the distance from the front edge of her shelves to the spine of the books. After a quiet chat, I thanked her for her insight and immediately dropped the class after she revealed that her rate of A’s for her class was .0235%. Whew!

]]> By: Megan Fitzpatrickhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72536 Megan Fitzpatrick Sat, 09 Feb 2013 01:46:53 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72536 Not creepy. At least I hope not…I do the same!

]]> By: Christopher Schwarzhttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72527 Christopher Schwarz Fri, 08 Feb 2013 22:16:44 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72527 Robert,

I have seven bookcases filled with woodworking books. Those on the Monticello bookcase are just the ones in the front room. I’ll try to snap some photos over the weekend.

]]> By: samcappohttp://www.popularwoodworking.com/woodworking-blogs/chris-schwarz-blog/lessons-from-tools-on-high-the-high-shelf-that-is/comment-page-1#comment-72525 samcappo Fri, 08 Feb 2013 21:51:10 +0000 http://www.popularwoodworking.com/?p=258376#comment-72525 Does Mr. Leamy still make planes?

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