Handmade in America: Sam Maloof, 1982

Here is some incredible vintage footage of the one and only Sam Maloof. I have read so much about Maloof since his passing ealier this year. Lately I find myself staring at photographs of his work for hours.

Many of us who aprreciate Maloof will never own a Maloof. As beautiful as these works are they are nothing untill they are sat in. SO...I have an idea for a travling exhibit. One ticket affords you a five minute uninterupted rock in a Maloof rocker...hmmm...

confines by makoto yabuki

CONFINE(S) from makoto yabuki on Vimeo.

Scope by makoto yabuki

scope from makoto yabuki on Vimeo.

MANAKAI by Makoto Yabuki

MANAKAI from makoto yabuki on Vimeo.

White Box by Makoto Yabuki

White Box from makoto yabuki on Vimeo.

Respect your tools...or else!

Here is an article from the amazing book set; "The Art Of Woodworking" by time-life. Needless to say "The Art of Woodworking"(abbrv. AOW) is a treasure chest of woodworking knowledge. I'm not sure if it is still in print. If it is, get it! It's probably not cheap (there are more than a dozen books in the set.

Here is a samplefrom AOW. This is an all to important message often understood but likely overlooked. It is easy to fall in love with tools but somewhat harder to take care of them. I haven't got the hang of it. Sadly, I have ruined so many tools with neglect. I, like most American woodworkers, am fascinated by Japanese woodworking...the precision, the skill...the tools. In this article we can see just how serious Japanese tool care is to some...

Marvels Of Prefabrication

As much as I love unique, one of kind, labors of love made of simple materials like wood and metal...I also love well designed prefabricated works made of all materials.(especially sustainable materials). That being said...i have developed a love of prefab/modular homes. I think i will probably find it hard not to post prefab houses i like every now and then. So here are a few to start...