Kris,
Oh?, do I say something about being poor? Let's see. Oh...
A thing I like to say, about politicians, etc., is:
"If he's so smart, why isn't he POOR"?
Interesting background/orientation/profession you have, there, Kris.
"Importance" and "friendliness" of the productions of craftsman-ly work are
personally important and moving to me; I have never taken them as marketing
features, but those considerations might be important if there were economic
motivations. I am a hobbyist and one who likes to keep his skills sharp, along
with my chisels and irons.
Say, speaking of one-offs, coincidentally I've today just put up two pics of a
one-off made at home, here, another item using some Australian Lacewood,
_Cardwellia sublimis_. Something to be used by a Roshi, or other floor-sitting
teacher.
--Joe (sawdust-maker, chip-maker, and shaving-maker; what's left has already
been made). ;-)
> Kristopher Grey <kris@...> wrote:
>
> On 8/7/2012 11:30 AM, Joe wrote:
>
> To me, a craftsman is one who imposes their 'will' upon the materials,
> using tools and techniques - to put the materials into service.
[snip]
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