When I am in my workshop and building a piece of furniture, I gain inspiration from all types of objects, some in the garden outside my garage/workshop, and some of the tools inside. Tools inspire me as much as anything else. I love looking at them. I love using them. Simple objects, such as a chisel handle, can be beautiful … elegant … And when this elegance comes together with functionality, then working is a pleasure.
It does not matter whether the tool is new and shiny or old and worn. Everyone is different in their appreciation and perception of beauty.
These chisels by Blue Spruce, purchased when Dave Jeske was starting out, bring a smile to my face every time. A2 steel is not my favourite, but they get sharp, hold an edge long enough, and have these wonderful, thin blades.
I’ve been known to modify perfectly excellent tools to get what I want. Can you guess what this started life as?
It does sadden me that the reason for tools - the builds - appear to have disappeared from this forum owing to disinterest, as along with it have gone hand tool techniques on demonstration. I moved my Nightstand build to the Projects forum because of this. Here is how it turned out …
Regards from Perth
Derek