tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post5113045741784717374..comments2024-03-26T07:00:11.620-05:00Comments on Wisdom of the Hands: tool test...Doug Stowehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13003845322415622289noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-86821293383847980252010-11-30T08:55:45.359-06:002010-11-30T08:55:45.359-06:00I like this one... every tool has its ancestry, it...I like this one... every tool has its ancestry, its history, its tradition, its legacy, and its use. Just like us we have our own strength and our own path to live on. Very inspiring thought that I am sure touches every body that come across this article.Deanhttp://www.hermanscentral.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-24944492971501923102010-11-24T14:39:55.860-06:002010-11-24T14:39:55.860-06:00Peter, I truly believe that with practice anyone c...Peter, I truly believe that with practice anyone can do what I do. Every mistake is a learning experience, and you are not the only craftsman to have used your first project as firewood.<br /><br />Working with kids puts everything in the right perspective. They take joy in everything they make, choosing to not be overly critical and allowing themselves the opportunity to learn what is needed for the next project without failure and disappointment getting in their way. <br /><br />I don't often turn Biblical, but There is a biblical quote that makes sense. "Become as little children." It is how we best learn. And the kingdom of your own creativity awaits. In other words, lower your standards and have fun. The good stuff will come down the road a bit.Doug Stowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13003845322415622289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-75065685946655053612010-11-24T14:29:17.685-06:002010-11-24T14:29:17.685-06:00I envy your ability to make boxes and other things...I envy your ability to make boxes and other things by hand. Every project I start never turns out even close to right. I tried making a simple tool box and I could never get it square. It was turned into firewood at the end of my ordeal. Now I limit myself to plastic tool boxes that I can buy online or at a store.Peter J. Marrhttp://toolboxes4less.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34011427.post-35329435890969737912010-11-12T05:38:17.279-06:002010-11-12T05:38:17.279-06:00I could have used those router bits yesterday when...I could have used those router bits yesterday when I was working on a spice rack. But I do like sitting at the bench with chisel and mallet, with music in the background.<br /><br />MarioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com