Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-03, страница 10
From the editor's desk Our 15th Anniversary issue Hi folks! It seems fitting that at the beginning of a new year, 011 our fifteenth anniversary, there's a lot that's new finding its way onto (he pages of Creative Woodworks <£- Crafts. First, we've added sixteen color pages of pure woodworking content (not advertising), and we've also increased the magazine's outer dimensions. These changes are permanent, not just a one-shot deal. There arc also some great articles in this edition that bring in "new blood" and creative innovations. Rick Hutchesou represents a major new blood transfusion. Many of you have come to know Rick through his scroll saw website, S.A.W., his books and patterns, and his friendly, knowledgeable presence at scroll saw shows throughout the U.S. each year. Rick will be making a significant contribution to Creative Woodworks A Crafts with a valuable feature article in every issue of 2004. This issue kicks off our Rick Hutcheson coverage with a detailed tour of his shop, narrated and photographed by our Special Projects Kditor, Wcs Demarest. Rick's shop is quite a piece of work, and should make good reading for many of you. Then there's Ray and Dan Wilckens1 "Tower of Time" feature. A fine line exists between genius and insanity, and 1 think my two friends, the Wilckens, arc right on that line! How else could you explain working for three years on the most elaborate fretwork clock imaginable, one that stands nine and a half feet tall, not for money, but just to do it? Here's a tidbit that's not covered in (hat article: about three and a half years ago, Ray and Dan approached George Aiders and myself at a scroll saw picnic with a certain wild gleam in their eyes. Making sure no one could overhear, they told us that they were embarking upon the creation of a very large clock that would feature endless fretwork, even on the interior, and be simply awesome. They wanted to know if we would consider housing this clock in our home offices in Newton, New Jersey, in which case they would even name the behemoth "the Creative Woodworks & Crafts Clock." As soon as I returned to New Jersey, T sat down with Jerry Cohen, our company's owner, to inform him about this extraordinary offer and, of course, told him how great it would be for us to have this clock on display. Unfortunately. Jerry reluctantly informed me that we simply had no place to put the clock in our building. Yes, he was honored by the offer, but no, he wash't prepared to build an addition for the clock! I was disappointed, but. after all. he was right-we were already outgrowing our building. Thus, the clock becamc not "the Creative Woodworks & Crafts Clock," but the "Tower of Time," and came to reside in Dan Wilckens' living room. Dan and Ray were right- the clock is awesome, and when you read their article, I think you'll feel (he same way. Wayne Fowler's article, "Finding and Using Local Woods," is also fascinating. Like Wcs Demarest, Wayne is a woodworker who delights in finding the perfect piece of wood for each project he makes. Wayne's Horse and Rooster projects 011 page 20 of this issue are good examples of his adeptness in this area. Speaking of wood, I've heard from quite a few of you who really enjoy our "Wcs' Wood Pile" feature, in which a different wood species is examined in every issue. Not only will this continue, but Wcs is also working on a book which will compile all these magazine articles (with added detail) along with dozens of other species. Tins is sure to become a "wood bible" of sorts, so stay tuned until about a year from now. There was a time when Baltic birch plywood seemed to be the "staple" for so many scroll sawyers; happily, it appears that many of you have branched out into woods of all kinds and, frankly, I think tins is a good thing. Not that Baltic birch isn't ideal for many applications it's just that there are so many woods to use and so much beauty to create! On another note, you've probably noticed (or will notice) that this issue's graphic design has a new look. Thai's because it's had a new artist. Associate Editor (Cathy Morawski. Kathy is a very talented artist in her own right and has given a fresh look to this Fifteenth Anniversary Kdition. Thanks, Kathy! Before signing off, I've got to acknowledge Bob Hlavacek for his beyond-the-eall of duly contribution to this edition. Not only did he design and build his unique Woolly Mammoth mini intar-sia/scroll saw project, but he also "discovered" Larry Goodwin, the talented cajun intarsia addict whose alligator appears on this issue's front cover. Because Larry is brand new to designing for us, Bob actually made a second model of the gator and took almost thirty step-by-step photos, ensuring that everything was in good order prior to publication. Apparently, Bob is a good talent scout-Larry Goodwin is a creative, enthusiastic designer whose work we will continue to feature. This issue's got lots more that 1 could write passionately about, but why keep writing when there are pages to turn, projects to check out, features to read, and ideas to inspire us. Anyway, I've run out of space! To all the designers and woodworkers who helped bring this issue to life, THANK YOU, and to all of you, our loyal readers, Happy New Year! Sincerely, Master Jeers Cohen CEO Darren S. Cohen Vice President of Circulation & Marketing Marie-Claire Macitonatit Editor !\0hert Becker Associate Kditor Kathy Morawski ScaM projects Editor VVtrs Demarest Scrolling Editors Dirt: Roelman Marilyn Ctmnin Roy King Scott Kochendotfer John A. Nelson Raymond Wilckens Dan Wilckens Painting Kditor Carving Kditor Sheila Bergner Ivan Whillock Robert J. Hlavacek, Sr. Joe Herrmann Art Director Ke.llyAlhertson Assistant Art Director Beverly Ihtz Kathleen Nosti Graphic Designers Kintberly Husar • Kelly Reach ■ Julie Calatidriello Technical Illustrator George Aiders Jihalflurmta VlfJ!v Demarest Webmaster Natalie Rhmesmith Proofreader William Hansen Public Relations Madeline S. Cohen Reader Service RusseU Cohen (973) 383-8080 ext. 103 Advertising Brett Cohen (973) 3834080 ext.110 National Advertising Sales Robert Bcrnbach, Advertising Representatives, Inc. 677 Commerce Street. Thorriwbod, NY 10594 (914) 769-0051 Circulation Consultant Dick Classman RETAILERS' To carry Creative Woodworks & Crafts© ill your store, please write: All American Orafo, Inc. 243 Ncwton-Spaita Road • Newton. NJ 07860 (973) 383-8080 For subscription information, write to: Creative Woodworks & Crajis® P.O. Box 518, Ml. Morris. 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