Members chancey77 Posted February 15, 2012 Members Report Posted February 15, 2012 (edited) he he he... It must have been my Viking Studies getting the best of me. Finlander, Vinlander... But Ok, I'm with you... FINNISH. No disrespect intended. Uhm... 18*F is not perfect in my book. It's currently 43*F at 4:11pm. I've seen plenty of 18*F days here, hoar frost, gloomy snow ridden days from Hades... Nope, still don't like the cold. Nice to know the etymology of Finish Carpenter. (American Spelling) Makes a lot of sense actually. I am just pulling your leg it is not actually where the term came from...but a way you can remember it...hahahahaha Once upon a time everything in Finland was made of wood, but these days is concrete. Although there is some purists left. Thank the Lord! A real finish carpenter used to be a Joiner, a cabinet and furniture maker. Now called a Finish Carpenter,...but with all the Finish Immigrants that moved to the USA during the 1940's in Michigan , Minnesota, and Florida. I would not actually be surprised if the change from Joiner to Finish was not a result of so many Finnish carpenters entering the carpentry and forestry trade in the USA..( I imagine it went something like this..." HEY WHOS THAT NEW GUY?" OH MAN HE IS GREAT! HE'S A FINNISH CARPENTER" ) AND THE REST IS MYTH AND HISTORY...BUT THAT IS MY THEORY ANYWAY... It is not actually known why the term changed from Joiner to Finish..but it is my thoughts about it anyway...remember I am an American...just living in Finland now, but being a carpenter by trade, I do that kind of work from time to time here as well, so I know the level of work that is created by hand here is still highly sought after and greatly appreciated and admired. Edited February 15, 2012 by chancey77 Quote
Members Sylvia Posted February 16, 2012 Members Report Posted February 16, 2012 I am just pulling your leg it is not actually where the term came from...but a way you can remember it...hahahahaha Once upon a time everything in Finland was made of wood, but these days is concrete. Although there is some purists left. Thank the Lord! A real finish carpenter used to be a Joiner, a cabinet and furniture maker. Now called a Finish Carpenter,...but with all the Finish Immigrants that moved to the USA during the 1940's in Michigan , Minnesota, and Florida. I would not actually be surprised if the change from Joiner to Finish was not a result of so many Finnish carpenters entering the carpentry and forestry trade in the USA..( I imagine it went something like this..." HEY WHOS THAT NEW GUY?" OH MAN HE IS GREAT! HE'S A FINNISH CARPENTER" ) AND THE REST IS MYTH AND HISTORY...BUT THAT IS MY THEORY ANYWAY... It is not actually known why the term changed from Joiner to Finish..but it is my thoughts about it anyway...remember I am an American...just living in Finland now, but being a carpenter by trade, I do that kind of work from time to time here as well, so I know the level of work that is created by hand here is still highly sought after and greatly appreciated and admired. LOL I thought I felt a distinct tug on my left leg... but just thought it was my broken toe bugging me. Good theory though... I buy it actually. From my studies, I learned that all the "norse" tribes were excellent wood workers and engineers. I did a few reports and learned a lot about their ship building techniques. I almost think I could build one if my body could hold up to the heavy labor. I remember that you are American, but admittedly, I did confuse you with Suicide for the moment. Quote A teacher pointed at me with a ruler and said "At the end of this ruler is an idiot." I got detention when I asked "Which end?"
Members chancey77 Posted February 16, 2012 Members Report Posted February 16, 2012 Hi everybody! Just finished this stirrup purse. Hope new owner going to like it Come on! Where is the Hero shot?!?!?!??!...lets see your tooling better! Don't be gun shy! We don't bite...hard anyway... Great job setting up your photos with a background and lighting! Quote
Members DoubleC Posted February 16, 2012 Members Report Posted February 16, 2012 Hi everybody! Just finished this stirrup purse. Hope new owner going to like it Suicide, I love it. What a unique idea and you executed it so well. Cheryl Quote http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoubleCCowgirl
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