[pianotech] Tools/Craftsmanship - Was Of Chisels

[Barbara Richmond]

Don't worry, Joe. The thread has been noticed by the editors... ;-) 

Barbara Richmond, RPT 
near Peoria, Illinois 


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Joseph Garrett" <joegarrett at earthlink.net> 
To: "pianotech" <pianotech at ptg.org> 
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 4:22:00 PM 
Subject: [pianotech] Tools/Craftsmanship - Was Of Chisels 




Will said: " If one is going to aspire to be a true craftsman who uses hand chisels and 
planes to manipulate wood, part of the skill set required is the ability to 
sharpen these tools well. Indeed, it is very much a part of the aesthetic 
of being a hand craftsman. They are what make the truly fine work possible 
along with the other developed skills of the craftsman. " 



Will, 
Very well said! I'd like to add that part of that SKILL is knowing how to set up any of your tools, be they power or hand, for maximum efficiency. I can't tell you how many good tools I've seen that are a disaster happening! Out of alignment, poor maintainence and a whole plethora of ills. Good tools cost a lot to buy and a whole lot more to maintain...BUT, it's worth it!<G> 
Regards, 
Joe 

P.S. 
This whole thread should be in the PTJ, IMHO! 
G 
Joe Garrett, R.P.T. (Oregon) 
Captain, Tool Police 
Squares R I 



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