Woodworker's Journal 2006-30-5, страница 5

Woodworkers' Varying Tastes

"In your April 2006 issue, you presented a Poker Box plan. I built the project out of walnut rather than mahogany. My dovetail inserts were made from hard maple. I would never have thought of creating them in the manner demonstrated." —Charles T. Miller, Cranford, New Jersey

Cover Boys

I want to thank you for publishing Robert Cristofalo's letter in the June issue ("Letters"). It stimulated me to reflect on some things I love about Woodworker's Journal.

I have enjoyed the appearance of Jimmy Carter. He is an inspiration to all of us of humility, kindness and of the courage to be himself. Sam Maloof is a fitting complement to the [ex-] president — a true leader himself who also has a reputation for fine woodworking, teaching and relational excellence.

I also like to see the women in woodworking shops because I appreciate the assistance, inspiration and presence of my beautiful wife in my shop. She is truly my muse. For my money, keep the good work and diversity coming.

Michael Powell Bellingham, Washington

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In light of your decision to bring politics into your magazine, I have decided to cancel my subscription. I see your choice to put former President Jimmy Carter on your cover as overtly political, and it disturbs my right to peacefully enjoy a hobby that brings diversion from the nastiness of today's world.

Richard Beirne Galesville, Wisconsin

I, too, have been a woodworker for over 30 years and, while not a great fan of President Carter's presidency, he was by far not the worst we have had. However, I am an admirer of the work he has done since his presidency, and especially his love of woodworking.

For that reason, I applaud your choice of him and Mr. Maloof on your cover. Yours is a woodworking magazine and as such features those individuals who inspire and help promote the love of woodworking in all of us, regardless of anyone's

political views. Both President Carter and Mr. Maloof do just that. Keep up the good work.

Edward Taylor Bowling Green, Kentucky

My husband is the actual woodworker in our house, though I do all the finishing, so I avidly read all his magazines.

Thus, I read your Letters page in the June issue and was horrified and dismayed at the second reader's letter. I suppose you must print the opinions your readers send you — but it was so disheartening to read such a nasty spew of vitriol against a person of a different political view — which, incidentally. President Carter no longer even mentions. He is revered as "ambassador to the world," and rightly so, for his tireless efforts to help people everywhere.

Tell you what: I'm going to offer an apology to Mr. Carter, and to you, in lieu of his — because an apology is in order. Your article was great. Keep up the good work (the idea of a "Ladies' Home Woodworker" isn't such an insult, either, really).

Eunice Sorenson Kathryn, North Dakota

WJ Responds: President Jimmy Carter and Sam Maloof are woodworkers. One is a hobbyist and the other a master. For the record, if President Bush (senior) were a woodworker, we would be just as happy to feature his work. For us, it's all about the craft.

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October 2006 Woodivorker's Journal