Author Archives: Andrew Reynolds

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About Andrew Reynolds

Born in California Did the school thing studying electronics, computers, release engineering and literary criticism. I worked in the high tech world doing software release engineering and am now retired. Then I got prostate cancer. Now I am a blogger and work in my wood shop doing scroll saw work and marquetry.

Friday Wisdom – mistakes

Posted on 02/02/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

I never make the same mistake twice. I do it three or four times just to make sure it was a mistake. More wisdom next week. Andrew

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Wednesday Woodworking – the Jointer

Posted on 01/31/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

This weekend I set up my new jointer.  This tool is used to flatten a surface and can be used to square up stock.  Used in combination with a planner it mills rough wood flat, true, and square.  I purchases … Continue reading →

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What is Art

Posted on 01/29/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

I am always looking for a good definition of “art.”  Recently I was reminded of this one and would like to share it with you. “The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by … Continue reading →

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Friday Wisdom – 2018 new law

Posted on 01/26/2018 by Andrew Reynolds

Effective January 1, 2018, you will have to actually enlist in the Swiss Army to get a Swiss Army Knife. More important updates next week. Andrew

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