Wow. Let me say it again, wow. I'd even go as far as wowzer.
First off, what a down to earth fellow St Roy is. I was nervous. He is a television celebrity and St. after all. He couldn't have been more approachable and friendly.
It might sound cliche, but he was in person pretty much what you see on this show.
Second, he ran the class with the tip of his cuss'n finger nearly sliced off. He did explain how the Saturday class got a first hand lesson in how not to use a chisel.
Odds were pretty good he was off to get stitches. We all got to see what was under the guaze, not good.
Anyhow, the class. He was a fun mix of lore, history, fact, gossip and hands on technique. Most of us were there about 8:30, and most stayed till 6:30. The time flew.
His teaching style was first to talk about the joints, then demonstrate cutting one. Then off to our benches, where he roamed around giving pointers and answering questions.
We did through dovetail, half blind and a draw bored mortise and tenon.
Lots of fun side events. News paper reporters, off the street visitors, fantastic muffins. After lunch we pulled out 5 massive timbers and he showed us the basiscs of a timber frame on the sidewalk.
Personally, I had 3 break throughs. And I don't mean by poor drilling
He has some really excting plans for the school.
One of my favorite comments he made was "I have to go buy more tools". For the school.
Met some fellow NCWW's and new folks. It was just a fantastic day.
Jim
First off, what a down to earth fellow St Roy is. I was nervous. He is a television celebrity and St. after all. He couldn't have been more approachable and friendly.
It might sound cliche, but he was in person pretty much what you see on this show.
Second, he ran the class with the tip of his cuss'n finger nearly sliced off. He did explain how the Saturday class got a first hand lesson in how not to use a chisel.
Odds were pretty good he was off to get stitches. We all got to see what was under the guaze, not good.
Anyhow, the class. He was a fun mix of lore, history, fact, gossip and hands on technique. Most of us were there about 8:30, and most stayed till 6:30. The time flew.
His teaching style was first to talk about the joints, then demonstrate cutting one. Then off to our benches, where he roamed around giving pointers and answering questions.
We did through dovetail, half blind and a draw bored mortise and tenon.
Lots of fun side events. News paper reporters, off the street visitors, fantastic muffins. After lunch we pulled out 5 massive timbers and he showed us the basiscs of a timber frame on the sidewalk.
Personally, I had 3 break throughs. And I don't mean by poor drilling
He has some really excting plans for the school.
One of my favorite comments he made was "I have to go buy more tools". For the school.
Met some fellow NCWW's and new folks. It was just a fantastic day.
Jim
