My WW Chops
I’m sure some of you might be wondering, “Just what else has this Tom guy done besides this blog?” I’ve been woodworking since 1998 in my garage workshop. During that time, I have learned a lot, and tried to share what I know with a other woodworkers. I’ve had a few successes, a few failures. That’s the way things go.
During these years, I have compiled enough knowledge and first-hand experience to be considered an accomplished woodworker by some. Believe me, that came as a surprise!
I am a frequent columnist for Wood Magazine, writing under the nom du bois The Shop Monkey. I will post updates to the blog as I get additional articles posted.
Also, I am the top tipster on Wood Talk Online, offering Tom’s Tips for the listening audience. Sure, it’s tough being third banana behind Marc Spagnuolo and the Podfather Himself Matt Vanderlist, but hey, there are worse things!
Here are a few other highlights from my portfolio:
Extreme Woodworking
Lee Valley Woodworking Newsletter, January 2009
Believe it or not, there’s woodworking taking place in Antarctica! Learn about the shops in the three bases run by the United States.
The Easy Curve
Lee Valley Woodworking Newsletter, July 2008
Easy methods to draw curves that are fair and accurate on project components.
A Power Sculpted Contemplation Bench
Woodcraft Magazine, November 2006
Step-by-step instructions on how to use power carving tools to craft an Asian-inspired bench.
A Labor of Love
The Pinellas Pen employee newsletter, October 2006 (PDF)
See page 6 for an article I wrote about my woodworking hobby in this employee newsletter.
A Hometown Woodworker: Meet Gail O’Rourke
Women in Woodworking, May 2006
While this magazine is no longer in production, here is the text of a biographical article on Plymouth, Massachusetts cabinetmaker Gail O’Rourke. Gail is an excellent woodworker and a dynamic teacher.
I have also won awards in a National Arts Program contest three years in a row. It was quite a thrill to have my work recognized in this local contest. See a listing of those three projects here.
May 21st, 2008 at 10:44 pm
So TT, it is time to meet? Would love to take your family sailing outside of hurricane season and would love to learn how to better use a hand plane. Can I buy you lunch one day since you’re still a working stiff?
May 22nd, 2008 at 6:56 am
Hey, PK, that would be great! After all, you are about three miles up the road from me!
June 6th, 2009 at 11:03 am
Tom,
Greg’s box is awesome !! We can’t thank you enough. It is a treasure and will collect our treasures for the next 50 or so years.
You inspired me to get off my duff and actually see if I can develop some skills. (with a lot of prodding from the hubby. I hope he knows what he is in for.
Dawn