I’m afraid you’re on your own this weekend for woodworking questions. Chris has set aside his apron for a few days, and is busy for the next few days shooting pictures for Matt Cianci‘s forthcoming book on saw sharpening. And depending on when you read this, I’m either showing Elia Bizzarri around our shop and the new building (Elia is busy working on his Windsor chair book) , or driving Derek Jones up to Marc Adams where he’s teaching next week, after sending six new cricket table makers into the world from our Covington shop (Derek’s cricket table book is thisclosetobeingdone!).
But whatever your question, the answer is 42.
– Fitz
And don’t forget your towel…
Megan…how about a new wave playlist from you or even a new one from Chris, I’m seeing the new Jason Isbell vinyl in the background please oh please.
Thanks for all you guys do!
Andrew
The answer is 42.
What is Jackie Robinson’s uniform number?
I’ll take “42” for 1,000 Fitz.
Thank you, Deep Thought!
What is the answer to the Ultimate Question of Life, The Universe, and Everything?
Say hi to Elia for me! Made my first Windsor chair, as did my wife, and a subsequent Windsor settee under his very tolerant and patient guidance. Two of the best weeks I can remember.
Have a good weekend and “Thanks for the fish!”
Thanks for the
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy reference
Ralph
42????? Surely 31.736 is the answer!
Yes, we all know that 42 is the answer. When are you going to furnish the question?
The question is what is 6 x 9?
Or 42.
Ahhh Life the universe and everything…..
But can someone please tell me how many board feet are needed for the stick chair? Having a heck of a time figuring that out for online ordering.
Thanks!
-Ryan
The answer is ‘42’, like the man said!😊
It depends on how straight the material is. I would sooner buy the straight stock (for sticks, legs and stretchers) at a home center than online.
For the arms, seat and comb you can use a board footage calculator. The gross sizes of the parts are listed in each chapter.
https://hardwoodind.com/bfcalc/
Seems I may have to get the book. I instead bought the video and it’s not mentioned. Thank you.
A little Birdy told me that the book is on sale right now. Seems like a good time to buy!
Elia is a friend and neighbor of mine. I have been to his shop a few times and even taught him a bit about turning, which is silly, as he is the best spindle turner I have ever met.
Making furniture in his shop with a couple other guys, doors open, everything smelling of slightly damp wood, with a bit of setting appropriate music playing: well my friend, Elia is a very lucky man, and I am better for the experience.