–John

As for new tools, I was thinking (in the shower, where I do my best work) that I’d be interested in seeing what BCTW would do with a spoke shave. Or a scraper of some sort. But perhaps that’s too mundane these days for John.

And Fred: after your comments in support of Natasha’s insubordination, I don’t think you should expect to see your brace and drilling guide any time soon…

- Peter

Merry Happy Christmas/New Year. I believe that 2010 is going to be a breakthrough for us all. I do not know how you are going to top the tools you brought out in 2009 but I have no doubts that you will do so and I can’t wait to see what they will be.

How long before the brace and drilling guide will be available?

Natasha, I will be glad to join your lawsuit against John with the whole dancing on table tops or even counters. The thought that your creative expression could be stifled is really abhorrent so please believe me when I say I am on your side.

Fred

Attending the Marc Adams school with you and Peter would be an absolute blast AND we could possibly,maybe, partially, okay probably not at all , learn something. Now as far as Peter and his reluctance due to his “job” let me just assure you of something. Okay, there are people with tremendous power in this world, including but not limited to our President, The Honorable Barack Obama. However, the only example of pure unadulterated power resides in the crook of Mr. Economacki’s pointer finger. Should he carefully take off the lead lined glove, that he must wear for the sake of the world, raise the finger and ever so slightly, while pointing it at Peter, bend the finger back toward himself. Well, I actually have to pause here as the mere thought of the power is almost completely overwhelming. Back to the action. As soon as the tip of this pointer finger of John’s starts to bend Peter is thrown into a trance. There is only one way that this trance may be resolved in a fashion that does not cause world wide destruction. Peter must immediately book flights, trains or automobiles that will take him to whatever event that John has deemed necessary for Peter. Of course Peter must not just arrive but also complete the show, school, demonstration ad infinitum.

I think that you can now clearly see the majestic power dwelling within John’s pointer fingers as of course it works with either hand. There need be NO inveigling here as instant obedience obviates the need for such. So, I guess that at this point the only thing to do is start the process of gathering all information needed to attend said school. PLEASE do not force the usage of the finger as one tiny slip can be catastrophic.

Fred

I’ll have to think more about the Marc Adams school. Awfully tempting. I’m not sure we’d be able to get Fred out for it – he’s not able to travel too far. The legacy of a serious hockey career, I believe.

In the meantime, have a great year. (And who’s this “Cooter” guy?)

- Peter

P.S. Thanks so much for the compliments on my woodworking. I still have a long, long way to go. But that’s the fun of it, isn’t it?

Classic Cooter, hiding behind you and making you “fight” his battles! Alright, I’ll stay tuned for more info on your and Cooters reasons for the rip cut being the “Grail.”

Peter,

Thanks for the compliments, high praise from a craftsman of your caliber!( I’ve seen the stools and tables on the Forum!) I have an idea, why don’t you and Fred sign up for John’s class at Marc Adams this Fall? We can have some good tool talks, that is when we’re not rolling on the floor laughing at John’s hilarious jokes!

-Rutager

- P

And I remain in awe of your woodworking skills. I’d love to come and take a private lesson with you some year!

Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year to you all!

- Peter