Comments on: Welcome

By: Andre

Andre — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:17:04 +0000

Hi Tom,

Just read a review on ‘The Joiner and Cabinet Maker’ as re-issued and modernised by Christopher Scwarz and Joel Moskowitz. (Lost Art Press).

I too have the book and reading Howards’ post above (which is indeed very well put) made me realize that following your ways through your site/blog, your video’s, your book(s?) and personal contacts makes me feeling like a ‘digital apprentice’ .

Being a ‘digital apprentice’ not only teaches one something on woodworking (as in techniques) but also gives one an understanding on the so important ‘habits’ (the things a professional woodworker does without even thinking but can puzzle beginners in the ‘how and why’ department).

Apart from woodworking one also gets something on a lot of other topics and life itself.

I find it a great way to learn and like it a lot. I too think communication and sharing improve on the learning curve in a great way.

Peace and out.

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:56:58 +0000

Howard,
thanks for the comments-
very well said indeed.
I’m happy to share my work and my passion for woodworking with anyone interested-
Nice to hear you too are walking along the same path-
perhaps we’ll see you along the way!
keep in touch and happy shavings-
Tom

By: Howard Lobb

Howard Lobb — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:59:58 +0000

Tom
I have just ordered your book and am pleaseed to find this site. The ability to follow a fellow wood worker through their days is a huge treat as it connects a lot of dots, when trying to figure this stuff out myself. Helps to follow and share information, ideas, processes and ideology, philosophy, and life in general as a person doing this follow your dream stuff.
It takes courage to put this life out there for people to really see what is happening as it is real and personal. Sharing a passion is exciting and sharing a passionate and passion filled life is even more exciting as one never knows who is watching. Or where it can reach, who it will touch.
The whole idea of finding our personal way soon opens our lives up to so many possibilities to explore, as a wood worker I have found that I need others to communicate with to share with, learn from in order for me to grow and walk this path. I thank you for opening the door to your shop, experience, life, hopes and dreams, here, and in your book. ,,, H

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 17:59:23 +0000

Thanks for the comments Todd-
but all of the site ‘cudos’ should go to Luis for bringing it all together-
Cheers!

By: Todd A. Clippinger

Todd A. Clippinger — Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:53:05 +0000

Tom – Your site is as professional and well thought out as your wonderful book and finely crafted furniture.

As with all things you do it is simply superb.

By: Luis

Luis — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 23:15:31 +0000

Roger, you need to get Google SketchUp here: http://sketchup.google.com/
It’s free software with no ads or any other nasty features. The Pro version is not free but you only need the free version which does too much already.

Without installing SketchUp there is no way you’ll be able to view the files.

By: Roger Wicks

Roger Wicks — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:24:13 +0000

Tom
I now think it is the Sketch Up software that is missing at my end – thanks. I have the pdf’s which is a good start and have been browing through the additional pics on the site – helpful and challenging all at the same time….
Roger

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 20:15:33 +0000

Hey Roger,
happy to hear you’re enjoying the site. Not too sure about the file- seems to be working. Maybe you do need to install Google Sketch-up which is a free program.
Try that and if no luck maybe it’s your operating system. What are you running? I think older versions of Windows may have some problems with certain Word Press themes- at least that’s what I’m told! I’m not at all a computer expert.
thanks again for the comments and good luck!

By: Roger Wicks

Roger Wicks — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 09:16:25 +0000

Tom
The new site is great! Clear graphics, easy to navigate, attractive to look at and an enjoyable read. i like the idea of taking a break while working to get ice cream – sounds like it should become a regular routine…Continuing to enjoy the book, but battled to download the project files ex the website – for some reason I cannot open a .skp file. Any advice how I can do this? Do I need to download sketchup first or is there another way to do this?Thanks.
Roger

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 22:09:15 +0000

thanks vic-
see you soon!

By: Vic Tesolin

Vic Tesolin — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:51:26 +0000

Hey Tom,
Great new website! Looks top shelf…just like your work. Looking forward to working with you in the future.
Vic

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 20:30:57 +0000

Thanks George-

By: George Beck

George Beck — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:51:32 +0000

Outstanding new website. Very informative and friendly.
Congratulations
George

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:39:54 +0000

Thanks Brian,
writing is a real joy for me as well as a needed vent or outlet. Working wood is a passion so making the two meet is really a perfect world and that’s the goal.
thanks for the comments-
keep well.

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:38:09 +0000

thanks Vic-

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:37:54 +0000

thanks Gary-

I hope this will only be a glorified blog at the end of the day-
all the best.
Tom

By: Brian Meeks

Brian Meeks — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:16:30 +0000

I am so impressed!!! The site is beautiful, but that isn’t what is so impressive to me. The work you do is incredible, but again, that isn’t it. The fact that you have been blogging for 3 years, that is Awesome. I have been at it for 24 days. I love it, but I can’t imagine what it is like to do it for 3 years. Well done!

By: Vic

Vic — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:56:41 +0000

Sweet! Your new digs look great!

By: Gary Roberts

Gary Roberts — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:40:48 +0000

Tom… welcome to the world of website owners! And you thought blogging took up your time…

I’m going to enjoy perusing your site as it grows. Good stuff already.

Gary

By: Tom Fidgen

Tom Fidgen — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 19:36:32 +0000

thanks Mark,
happy to hear you’re enjoying it!