tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post16978153491551275..comments2024-03-20T22:43:17.866-05:00Comments on Chair Notes: Smart MovesPeter Galberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-79961370376951142022011-04-02T12:17:35.310-05:002011-04-02T12:17:35.310-05:00Matthew,
yes, I do use walnut differently. I leave...Matthew,<br />yes, I do use walnut differently. I leave it thicker to preserve the strength. Even though it is sawed, I choose very straight grained wood, and coupled with the strength given by the bending, they work just fine, Great question!<br />PetePeter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-64261976202333763112011-04-01T18:46:18.418-05:002011-04-01T18:46:18.418-05:00Peter, I was wandering do you do anything differen...Peter, I was wandering do you do anything different to the ribs when you make them from walnut. I assume they are not as strong as something like hickory or oak..Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17044023850555918763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-48067725423527433622011-03-21T09:38:10.625-05:002011-03-21T09:38:10.625-05:00Sounds like things are on the up and up. I hope t...Sounds like things are on the up and up. I hope the new move goes well.Johnhttp://www.orangealuminum.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-19259502138598107572011-03-12T23:29:23.068-05:002011-03-12T23:29:23.068-05:00you go girl.you go girl.Andrew Jackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18068775939177764082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-47718873178985998862011-03-12T17:46:25.400-05:002011-03-12T17:46:25.400-05:00Dean,
thanks, I'll be sure to set all those it...Dean,<br />thanks, I'll be sure to set all those items aside for you!<br />cheers,<br />PetePeter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-16302512650624623342011-03-11T14:44:28.299-05:002011-03-11T14:44:28.299-05:00Congratulations to Sue for the new job! The libra...Congratulations to Sue for the new job! The library building looks amazing.<br /><br />Good Luck with the packing and moving.<br /><br />As you find things you have little use for, just crate them up and ship them to me.<br /><br />Items accepted here include: tools, furniture (epecially Pete Galbert originals), more carved spoons, jigs, fixtures, etc.<br /><br />Always glad to help!<br /><br />DeanDeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04549094085099391961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-70010506556639174342011-03-10T17:28:00.123-05:002011-03-10T17:28:00.123-05:00Niels,
the moving is rough, but it's a groundi...Niels,<br />the moving is rough, but it's a grounding reminder that all is temporary and to focus on the real important stuff, you know, like having enough tape! Good luck with your move,<br />PetePeter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-44942194121070878992011-03-09T20:04:32.556-05:002011-03-09T20:04:32.556-05:00Good Luck with the move!
I moved to Boston in the ...Good Luck with the move!<br />I moved to Boston in the fall, but my studio is still in Brooklyn, until April. I am NOT looking forward to moving, but I am looking to my shop to be 215 mi closer to my bed :)<br />Cheers,<br />Nielsnielscosmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09182654158167904964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-2770142812628709812011-03-09T07:05:23.097-05:002011-03-09T07:05:23.097-05:00Flying Shavings,
I'd welcome a visit. I have b...Flying Shavings,<br />I'd welcome a visit. I have been enjoying your blog, keep it up!<br /><br />Tee,<br />I'm excited to have the goats right next door, we'll see if they scream at me all day! Hopefully my new neighbors don't have keen hearing.Peter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-70701543779101792562011-03-09T03:49:07.758-05:002011-03-09T03:49:07.758-05:00You lucky fellow, your new village looks to be in ...You lucky fellow, your new village looks to be in the middle of a forest - no shortage of spoon stuff there then. Not far from Brooklyn either, so next time I visit my son Will I'll try to get up to see you and the goats - I used to have a couple of 'em when I was a lad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-71778950284129172552011-03-08T15:37:41.955-05:002011-03-08T15:37:41.955-05:00Yep, moving the shop is about as fun as a root can...Yep, moving the shop is about as fun as a root canal, but luckily we chairmakers have few big power tools!Peter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-28312005592290857792011-03-08T15:28:15.174-05:002011-03-08T15:28:15.174-05:00Eric,
you bet it seems fast, but it's really b...Eric,<br />you bet it seems fast, but it's really been brewing for quite some time. I need to get together to return your spooncarving book! Gimme a call,<br />PetePeter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-56977511610370843142011-03-08T15:26:11.546-05:002011-03-08T15:26:11.546-05:00I can't think of anything better than having a...I can't think of anything better than having a goat room! <br /><br />Congrats to Sue on the new job. However, you are so right about leaving being so hard. I can't imagine moving from here (we've been here 34 years) and having to move Kerry's shop--what a nightmare. It was like an explosion in a mattress factory just trying to paint it. Those beautiful doors on the library would be a great invitation to visit.Teehttp://simpleandsouthern.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-34495439676111589482011-03-08T15:00:55.721-05:002011-03-08T15:00:55.721-05:00Seems like that all happened fast! ...probably se...Seems like that all happened fast! ...probably seems even faster for you. Hope the new place has access to good spoon trees. Erik B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-27902548722179190132011-03-08T13:45:00.945-05:002011-03-08T13:45:00.945-05:00Not just a pretty face eh?
HarryNot just a pretty face eh?<br />HarryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-16085985582635253352011-03-08T11:46:02.481-05:002011-03-08T11:46:02.481-05:00Sounds like an adventure. Not sure I would want t...Sounds like an adventure. Not sure I would want to contemplate moving my shop, looks like yours might be better organized than mine though. <br /><br />Great article in FWW on your rocker. Looking forward to the next article.Marty Studernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-73710705802069873622011-03-08T11:00:59.282-05:002011-03-08T11:00:59.282-05:00Richard and Robert (Franci)
I'd welcome visits...Richard and Robert (Franci)<br />I'd welcome visits! We are very excited about the proximity to new places and friends, thanks for commenting,<br />PetePeter Galberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02206420121702258974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-40534634705570647372011-03-08T10:49:08.027-05:002011-03-08T10:49:08.027-05:00You will be nearer to me too, which I hope means m...You will be nearer to me too, which I hope means more Maine visits....but not as close as John McAlevey!<br />RichardRichard Francisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5839508507864602815.post-27207712128368165932011-03-08T09:23:01.783-05:002011-03-08T09:23:01.783-05:00It looks like we will be fairly close to each othe...It looks like we will be fairly close to each other where as I'm in Pembroke,Ma perhaps we could get together sometime I have always admired your work. BobRobert Francishttp://foreverwindsors.comnoreply@blogger.com