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We teach woodworking using classic hand tool techniques and contemporary design strategies.

Portland, OR
Joined April 2014
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Sharp tools are a must for joinery. Learn joinery and sharpening skills at our next concentration on joinery June 23-27. @FromTheBenchPDX – at Portland, OR
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Human all too human to quote Fred N. We look too hard at our own mistakes and don't see what beauty we create. Add lightness.
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Our thoughts and hopes go out to the @GSofA in Edinburgh after its terrible fire.
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Work with your hands to discover what's inside your heart. You can't fake passion when it comes to working with tools.
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Discovery is a joy. Come discover tonight @FromTheBenchPDX from 6pm to 7:30 the world of form and invention @ArtsetMetiers. So much to see.
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Once you drop your standards, it's very hard to reverse. Do your best work. Folks won't know when you're coasting & just doing good work.
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Tonight, 5/13 — "Prompt," a workshop that inspires the writing life, starts today! powells.us/1rXQHOf @writearoundpdx #PowellsEvents
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Woodworker needed in Portland TLS by Design is a customer furniture manufacturer that sells into the high end... fb.me/BNcy9ssF
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Consider the fine art of hammer throwing. Only practice makes for one good bounce with nothing broken. Or set it down and breathe deep.
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Tools are meant to be used by humans. Discover the skill you possess by using your hands to create. Learn next week in the Hand Tool Shop.
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Don't use your hand as a clamp. Keep your hands behind the business end of the chisel. A simple yet effective way of not cutting yourself.
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Mistakes are part of the game. Learn to forgive yourself. Walk out of the room & come back & the problem will have shrunk to its real size.
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