Last night I received word that my grandfather had passed away. He and my father, who passed away 9 months ago, were the biggest influences in my wood working. Neither of them were turners but both were artists in there own respect. I learned most of what I know from them. Gandpa was an old hammer and nail trim carpenter and cabinet maker who when he did not have what he neede would figure out how to make it. Always some kind of weird jig or made up tool in the shop. He was a fun guy to be around when I was younger. Dad was a magician with custom interior trim work and cabinets. He did everything from the small tract houses that are everywhere to one house that kept him busy almost 2 years. When he was given time and left alone he could do anything. I was always impressed by the room with 8 windows in a 30' half circle that had custom milled cherry crown molding that cost $25 a linear foot. He got it right on the first try. It may seem like I'm rambling but this is how I will always remeber my two greatest influences.
Bryant
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