Creative Woodworks & crafts 2004-06, страница 34

The band saw and lathe round out his power tools. As you have noticed by now. most of his tools are Sears. This article is not an endorsement for thorn; rather, they were the only store in the area that had a large selection of tools available. Now, however, with the explosion of development on Florida's west coast, that exclusivity is gone and there are a number of tool stores in the area.

The items on the bench represent about an hour's stack cutting, and arc in the process of being finished. Dave has a number of drying racks that break down for storage.

Yes, Santa works all year, but does not do as much as in years past because of his new love of being a "professional" Santa. Dave attended the Charles W. Howard Santa School in Midland. MT. lie and Jackie get a tremendous amount of pleasure seeing the excitement in the eyes of children as they make their wishes known to him. However, there is a down side, as well: not. all wishes are for material things, and Dave says that some of those kinds (if requests can rip your heart out.

This is Dave's first scroll saw project. Ilis first saw was a pin-end vibrator and he put up with it a lot longer than he should have. lie bought bis RBI Hawk in 1973 when he retired, and fell in love with it to such an extent that now he cuts something every day. Tie had it rebuilt by RBI at their picnic in 2000. and is committed to keeping it in tip-top shape.

This is one of Dave's favorite projects, and is a testament to their devotion. He and Jackie do a lot of traveling in their motor home, and that too is equipped with a scroll saw! He said that, when on the road, as soon as he starts cutting, a crowd begins to form and special orders roll in. Tie is looking for a computer program that is easy to use and will allow him to convert a scanned image into a pattern, or create a pattern so he can complete a special order wherever he is. Oh yes, he is also a blood donor, and has given over 32 gallons of blood. Dave and Jackie: thank you for allowing us to visit with you and see your shop!

In the event you would, like to communicate with him. Dave's address is: 328 Glen Oak, Venice, FL 34297. Phone: 94i-497-4304. m

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