Members plinkercases Posted June 18, 2016 Members Report Posted June 18, 2016 Thanks Nigel and it is nice now to be able to put a name to a (cut) face. Say hi to Dave for us. Quote "Oh my God....I beseech thee grant me the grace to remain in Thy Presence; and to this end do Thou prosper me with Thy assistance, receive all my works, and possess all my affections" Brother Lawrence c.1614-1691 plinkercases.ca
bikermutt07 Posted June 20, 2016 Report Posted June 20, 2016 On Saturday, June 18, 2016 at 5:57 AM, Dangerous Beans said: Morning folks, the log... a subject of many debates and probably the most popular item in my workshop. I shall begin by stating it is not a complex item or as Michelle states, a bench or bench substitute. The ethos behind it is nothing more than a large wooden anvil, a pounding block if you will. The core of the block is based solely on the premise that necessity is the mother of invention. My workshop is in my home, I have other dwellers in my home, much to my chagrin... I have tried changing the locks but that didn't work. They bitch about the banging. So the log absorbs a massive amount of the noise when I am banging. Sometime I bang really hard just to prove how important and manly I am. What you can't see is the 32 inch TV on the opposite wall... If I attach my clam cleverly to my log, I can face into the room when stitching small items and watch telly. In addition to this, I can take it outside on a nice day and work in the sun. It is not my bench. It does often appear in videos that it is my bench but this is a space issue, it is easier to have the camera in front of me and work on the log so you can see what I am doing. when I work on my bench, you cannot see so well. It is not complex, don't over think it, it is just for hitting stuff on. The loops are just to hold what tools I need at that time. If i had a bigger workshop with a concrete floor, i probably wouldn't have it. It has become quite invaluable for teaching though, as I can sit facing the student and we can work over issues together over the log. It is a good place to put coffee and biscuits. It is also the only tool in my workshop i have not yet lost under all the tat i create when i'm working. It is a fun and useful thing but by no means vital to any workshop. It's name is Dave, Dave is made of Cherry and is 11.5 inches across and 30 inches high. Dave does not have an opinion on world peace, does not want to work with children or have any political views... he also has a phobia of elephants and dogs peeing on him. Dave is cracked... as is his owner. Hope that helps Nige Dave has his own Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Davethelog/ Hahaha, so, it is just a log. I enjoy your humor, Nigel. Quote I'm not paying 80 bucks for a belt!!! It's a strip of leather. How hard could it be? 4 years and 3 grand later.... I have a belt I can finally live with. Stitching is like gravy, it's only great if you make it every day. From Texas but in Bossier City, Louisiana.
Members Harrycho Posted February 25, 2017 Members Report Posted February 25, 2017 Interesting. Something else I'll have to look into. Thanks. Quote
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