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Using a hand plane to shave down a piece of timber is a delightful experience for all, regardless of age, woodworking ability or interest. Minutes and hours can quickly pass by when hand planing, or staring into an open flame. It’s in these tranquil moments that I am able to do my deepest thinking and reflecting, and allow my mind to wander. I must have been in one of these Zen-like states letting my mind wander freely when I came up with this tool design that provides the two blissful experiences described of hand planing and staring into an open flange while avoiding the two unpleasant associated tasks.

I am sure that most woodworkers appreciate good tools, and while fine tools may enable one to do better quality work than crude tools, a high quality tool will in no way compensate for a lack of skill or care. However, a good tool can certainly inspire the user to do their best work, and I was reminded of this reading an article in issue 53 of Woodwork titled Wood and Iron: The Journey of John Burt. I know what to reach for when the highest level of work is required. ) special talent, aptitude or ability 2) an instinct for selecting or performing what is excellent or useful 3) originality or stylishness Cancel Post was not sent - check your email addresses!

I have not one, but two articles published in the latest issue of Canadian Woodworking & Home Improvement! Turn to page 28 for the cover story, Learn to Work With Live-Edge Material for my advice on sourcing and building with live-edge wood. Live-edge material has grown increasingly popular in recent years

Not To Say I am continuing to work through back issues of the magazine Woodwork and found this quote which I like: What I enjoy about my work is that because there’s no sketch, you feel much freer about experimenting with where something might go, or how the thing might look. Much of my own work is done without a plan, and I find it very enjoyable and fun to watch the project progress, and even more rewarding to see the end result. You can find this quote, and many more on my page Quotes from Woodwork. Other than brief excerpts for the purpose of review or promotion, content may only be re-used with explicit written permission from Chris Wong.