When I was in the fifth grade my teachers name was Mr. Knuckles. He was a science junkie. When the weather warmed up he would have a telescope party in the playground at night after school. All the students were invited. I think he may have influenced my life with those parties. I loved science and technology. I still do. Nearly every part of my life since that time has involved technology. Mr. Knuckles cool looking telescopes were a big part of that.
My mother was an amateur artist. I have also always loved art. We were always drawing, painting and sculpting. I really liked to make things. That influence shaped my life outside of work. I have had many hobbies and they all included technology and/or art.
Those two influences came together in what I do now. Computers, woodworking and design are how I spend much of my day. I am very lucky to be able to do what I love. Be an influence on someone. Give them your passion. It may change their life.
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We have a new winner of the Bear Woods sponsored $75 gift certificate.
Drum Roll Please.....
EDWARD ROSS from Waterbury CT
Thanks to everyone who entered. Don't give up, you may be the next winner.
I will start a new giveaway in a few days. Keep an eye out.
Update:
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Information:
The response to my Portrait Pattern Design Video Tutorial has been great. Thank you all for watching the online video and buying the DVD. I truly appreciate all the kind emails from those of you who purchased the video. I am glad you enjoyed the tutorial. Thank you.
I have been able to add the UK, Canada and Australia to the YouTube offer. I will be working on adding more countries as I can.
The video is a complete training course(90 minutes) for designing Portrait patterns. I cover everything you need to start making your own beautiful wooden art portraits.
More Information:
I am almost ready to start taking orders for the Jet Clamp Jig. I have all the shipping materials gathered. I also have to set up the download for the 3D digital file for those of you who have access to a 3D printer.
The price including shipping will be $17.95. I did my best to keep the price down but it has to ship parcel post because it won't go through the sorting machines in an envelope. That's as low as I could get it and still make it worth them time.
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This DVD has 1,964 patterns published from 2007 thru 2016.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
The DVD is $20 plus shipping. Ships to 60 countries around the world.
You can view a video showing use of the DVD on a Windows PC and a MAC at this link
Click here to Order.
Click here to Order.
My two "Wooden Vases on the Scroll Saw" books make it easy.
The books are $12 each and available for instant download after purchase. Click for Video
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