Woodworker's Journal 2008-32-3, страница 14
and have less while he flies around the world in a private jet and lives in a 10,000-square-foot mansion that uses 20 times the average household energy. Vincent Ferrarese Rockford, Michigan Editor Responds: Mr. Ferrarese and other readers raise legitimate questions regarding the bubinga lumber we featured in our last issue. First, readers should know that bubinga is not an endangered species. Absent of forest certification, it is very difficult for any of us to know if a specific bubinga tree, or for that matter birch, oak or pine, has been harvested in an environmentally sound manner. So, when questions of this tree's harvesting and its impact on the local environment were asked, there was simply no way to find out the answers. The tree was already felled, so the next question became, "How can it be purchased and sold in an environmentally sound manner?" Rockler's answer was to donate 10% of the profits from its sale to the Nature Conservancy 0www.nature.org), with the goal of preserving existing rainforests. To answer Mr. Ferrarese's charge that our actions "smack of green hypocrisy," I have confidence that we acted responsibly. But as I said in my editorial, this subject is, and will remain, complicated and controversial. —Rob Johnstone I have always loved trees ever since I can remember anything from my earliest years. I mean trees, not wood. To me, they have always been a source of pleasure and comfort both for shade and for the obvious benefits of locking up carbon dioxide in their cells. But then, in the same breath, I love wood, which is made from trees. For some strange reason that I cannot fathom even now, I did not actively connect my love of trees and a product called wood that required the death of one to provide the other. I can only plead a lack of awareness of this state of affairs. Now it seems that I feel guilty for my love of trees, as if I have betrayed them with my love of making things with their product. What can it mean to us? Andrew Lorrance Mason City, Iowa (Circle No. 22 on PRODUCT INFORMATION form) 14 June 2008 Woodworker's Journal EPILOG Starting at $9,995! Your Vision. Your Creativity. Your Business exceis with an |pj,og fr^ ^(em The Epilog Difference From laser engraving and cutting basic logos and text to the most intricate and sophisticated designs, Epilog laser engraving systems allow you to customize all of your wood products quickly and easily. Get Creative with an Epilog Laser From engraving custom plaques to gun stocks to pens, our laser systems provide a wide variety of additional capabilities and service to your business. Contact us NOW to receive our free informational kit which includes: Epilog's Full Brochure A CD-Rom featuring our machines in action Engraved and cut samples Our laser engraving wood workers guide. Epilog Laser • 1.888.437.4564 • sales@epiloglaser.com www.epiloglaser.com/wwj.htm |
