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Kind Words

Tom cutting tenons“Tom Iovino’s blog, Tom’s Workbench is a great place for further reflection on what we do as woodworkers. He offers tips on techniques, links to explore and personal observations drawn from his own adventures in making things from wood. Like some of the rest of us, Tom is obsessed. But, fun, and obsessed in a good way, with woodworking and all things wood.”

Tom is one heck of a woodworker and writer. He takes pride in every word and has the ability to develop a story even when dealing with simple factual information (like woodworking instruction). I always enjoy reading Tom’s articles and blog posts.

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tom on a number of occassions. His talent for writing brings to life complex ideas and concepts that normally would be difficult to relay to someone who hasn’t experienced them before. And at the same time keeps the attention of someone who has. Tom has made his own website and blog ‘Tom’s Workbench’ a must visit site for his audience and has also consistantly contributed great content for my show ‘Wood Talk Online’ in the form of his regular feature ‘Tom’s Tips’.”

“I love your blog.  I found you through TWW network, and I love your comments.  The recent blog on handplaning a board is great.”

“You continue to share very useful, everyday knowledge – thanks!”

  • Scott Morton

“I enjoy every video and column you have posted to date. Thanks so much for taking the time to enrich my woodworking hobby with your knowledge, ability to communicate and your humor. Yours is my favorite site by far.”

  • Tim Williams, Vinita, Oklahoma
  • “I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.”

  • Stacey Derbinshire
  • “I found your site on Technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you.”

  • Jason Rakowski
  • “Contributors to the articles on the Wood Talk Online web site include Tom Iovino, another Italian weekend wood worker originally from the North East but now transplanted, to Florida in his case. Tom has a quick & witty mind and has some interesting insights into woodworking.”

  • Tony Vitabile, Tony’s Woodshop Blog
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    4 Responses to “Kind Words”

    1. Steve Pincsak Says:

      TeaCup is all knowing and one heck of a woodworker.

    2. Tom Says:

      Hey, Mr. Steve! Thanks for the visit!

      For those who may not know, Steve Pincsak is one heck of a guy himself. I met him while working at a woodworking school in Indiana. I’ve never met a funnier or more talented ‘dabbler’ in the craft.

      He’s definitely someone you could sit down with over a beer or three and swap shop stories.

      Steve, welcome to my blog! :D

    3. Vic Says:

      I think it was either Confucius or Buddha who said it best. “I read Tom’s Workbench and therefore I am.”

    4. Chris Adkins Says:

      Tom just stopped by your blog…love it! Very funny and full of information. I can tell that you have a lot of fun with this. I just started my own blog a few months ago and really enjoy it, it is great to be able to help others just learning about woodworking.

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