tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458645689539810172.post4021574697916616533..comments2023-10-03T06:32:33.953-07:00Comments on Modern Woodworking: WoodpeckerHouse1John Eatonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00040215463441470962noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6458645689539810172.post-79576929474991361702009-11-19T09:10:17.063-08:002009-11-19T09:10:17.063-08:00I love the creativity via use of hand tools. I sta...I love the creativity via use of hand tools. I started out this way, building projects that kept my skills sharp, and basically only used hand tools. The fun is taking something from nature, and manipulating it into something that is useful. <br />I actually turned my hobby into a company - I build murphy beds (wallbeds) that fold into a cabinet on the wall. It's a fun business, while always challenging. My first models remind me of your project, AND while it wasn't profitable to use hand tools (took me 2 days to build one, vs. 2 hours now!) I got a lot of satisfaction out of my work. I kind of miss that part of it. <br />Keep the trade alive! It's like watching a jazz artist on his instrument, just playing with the raw, God-given talent that he has.wallbeds seattlehttp://www.thewallbedcompany.comnoreply@blogger.com