Christmas 2011

I received my first high quality wood working tool for Christmas; a 1/2" chisel from Lie-Nielsen. By "received", I really mean that I ordered it myself and when it came, my wife put it under the tree. Same difference, I suppose.

Anyway, it's really quite beautiful. I finally get (at least in some small way) what Chris Schwarz is talking about when discussing the tactile feeling of a quality tool.

With the title of the blog and phrases like "tactile feeling" and "tool", you may think this is all code for an adult oriented blog, but it isn't (well, mostly not). I'm just going to be writing about what I learn, build and think about woodworking. I know, I know, the women are going to be beating my door down in no time, but that sacrifice will be worth it to bring the beauty of my words to all of you (end sarcasm).

So, Merry Christmas to everyone and look for new posts as I attempt to make things other than piles of wood chips.