Comments on: Woodworking in America: The First Boring Catfight

By: Tony

Tony — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 11:34:48 +0000

Knot that I pine for the old days, when we only heard about men in woodworking, but there is a fine line easily crossed when it comes to sexism. My wife, the best trim carpenter I ever had, quit because of the "attention" men were paying toward her on the jobsites. We all appreciate the fine skills demonstrated by woodworkers regardless of gender. Let’s keep it that way. I figure treat women the way you want your daughter treated and you should do alright.

By: Brady Seymore

Brady Seymore — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 03:45:31 +0000

Calendar? What…wait a min…..where do I fill out the order form? You didn`t include the LINK!

Now I`m depressed……..:(, was so hoping to get a copy before they all sold out.

By: Larry

Larry — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:55:45 +0000

That board looks like MDF

Is that fair?

Weight is all wrong, shoulder should be in line with bit, not in the middle, body is too far back, it should be over move the board closer to the body.

And cheat if you must, dont drill on a knot.

By: Jay Hitchens

Jay Hitchens — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 01:58:47 +0000

I just want to know if Megan is playing a bit part???

By: Heather

Heather — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:27:14 +0000

Hello All-

I’d like to make it known that I have never touched a hand tool in my life before the Pheasant Run event and I still came so close to beating Megan who has touched many a hand tool in her life….impressive???? I think so!!!!!

Heather

P.S. I’d also like it to be known that I will NOT be wearing a swimsuit during this event!!!! What Chris does in his free time is his business.

By: Mike Siemsen

Mike Siemsen — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 03:04:59 +0000

David,
That would be Megan in the photo.
The tools used in the competition are donated and are given to competitors at the awards ceremony. I agree the contest would be more interesting with plated braces and shell bits so I await your donation for WIA!
Mike

By: Charles Davis

Charles Davis — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 23:25:06 +0000

Just found out that Kari, a.k.a. The Village Carpenter, has been added to the card: http://villagecarpenter.blogspot.com/2009/08/am-i-doing-this-right.html

I would so shell out the dollars for pay-per-view on this!

By: Kevin Thomas

Kevin Thomas — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 22:41:16 +0000

This would defintely be worth the price of admission. To bad I already used up my vacation time going to the beach.

By: David

David — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:38:02 +0000

OK, For the ignorant among us that haven’t been to WIA, who is pictured at the top of the blog entry?

P.S. – You should consider making this contest tougher. Jennings-pattern bits are for weenies, as they were a massive improvement over the shell, nose, and center bits in common use before the Jennings pattern took over in the 19th century. The contest would be considerably more interesting with a couple of wooden, plated braces and a couple of shell bits!

By: megan

megan — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:55:04 +0000

Gary,
I’ll take all the constructive criticism you have to offer –– I need a cadre of coaches if I’m going to win this thing (and I _am_ going to win this thing!).