Thursday, February 6, 2014
A Thankful If Meandering Post
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| A closed Tools for Working Wood makes for a sad shop monkey. |
This was a fun night, because Ive become friends with Tom since first meeting him at Woodworking in America 2009.
Nights like this (& the ones weve had at Woodworking in America and Fine Woodworking Live) have truly developed my passion for woodworking. Its one thing to sit alone in your shop and build something. Its something entirely different to sit around with fellow woodworkers and discuss the craft you love. Combining them is what has turned woodworking from a hobby to a passion for me.
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| Meeting and getting to know other woodworkers is what makes woodworking events special. |
As I meet more and more woodworkers, I feel confident saying that this is true for most (if not all). Its not about the wood, its about the community. Meet other woodworkers. Ultimately, thats just as important as the woodworking itself.
This Thanksgiving lets be thankful not just for the big things (like making it through Sandy) and the small things (like a four day weekend), but also for the now routine things (like interacting with other woodworkers online) that werent possible just a few years ago.
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| A few years ago, whod have imagined a dinner of readers, Fine Woodworking editors and Lie-Nielsen staff. |
Personally, I’m thankful to Chris Adkins for starting the Modern Woodworkers Association. It’s been great to play the supporting role I’ve been able to play and help spread our love of woodworking to others. Hopefully we’re helping to spread the craft and community we’re all so thankful for.
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