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on April 11
Robert Campbell
commented on a projectAlso see the construction journal at thejoinersapprentice.com!
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on April 11
Robert Campbell
Posted project update #13First Schoolbox Complete!
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The first School Box reward is complete, and I have to say I am pleased with how it turned out. Much was learned, and I expect the remaining boxes will go a bit more quickly. So much of the construction was figuring things out, and with many of my questions answered, the next ones should just go faster and faster. This was made from an alder tree which my neighbor cut down in his yard across the street. Its very satisfying to make something entirely by hand and of entirely local materials, barring a bit of glue and some nails and hardware!
Read more at thejoinersapprentice.com and thanks again for your support on this prokect. Some big news is coming soon, so stay tuned!
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on February 23
Robert Campbell
Posted project update #12The School Boxes are Coming!
Post CommentFor those of you whom opted for a School Box reward, I turn your attention to my chronicle of their construction, starting today:
http://www.thejoinersapprentice.com/2012/02/schoolbox-official-kickoff.html
As always, thanks for your support and interest!
You Apprentice,
Rob Campbell
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on January 27
Robert Campbell
Posted project update #11Progress... slow and steady
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on January 22
Robert Campbell
commented on a project updateFantastic! Very glad you pulled through in the end and I hope it continues.
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on November 14, 2011
Robert Campbell
Posted project update #10Packing Boxes are Finished and will ship soon!
Post CommentAs always, if you are reading this in email and the images do not come through, please see the kickstarter site. Also, most of the images referred to here are available at the project blog:
thejoinersapprentice.blogspot.com
The big news this week is that all three Packing Box rewards are complete and will be shipped soon. Tool rolls and patches are also going out, so watch your mailbox!
Here's how the boxes came out:
And one packed up as it might be for Mr. Green:
These were a blast to make and much was learned. I will soon be doing some warm-up exercises (dovetail month!) and then on with the Schoolboxes.
Thanks again for your support and interest in the project. It continues to be rewarding beyond expectation and while my time is not always as available as I would like, it is more and more clear that this is what I want to be doing.
Your Apprentice,
rob
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on November 2, 2011
Robert Campbell
Posted project update #9Your Patches and Tool Rolls Are Ready!
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on September 27, 2011
Robert Campbell
Posted project update #8Packing Box complete!
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on September 21, 2011
Robert Campbell
Posted project update #7So whats going on with the Joiner's Apprentice?
Post CommentWell, as I mentioned, its going to take some time to get the shop up and running. The good news is, its all just about ready! There's an infinite number of future improvements waiting to happen (not the least of which is building the real workbench - the one with all your names stamped in it), but I have the core tools and materials to begin working on the Packing Boxes tomorrow! I am still waiting for a few of the "nice to have" tools, but the essential ones have been received from a collection of flea markets, antique stores, reproduction manufacturers, and from tool procurement specialists. I've been grinding plane irons, sharpening chisels, and building sawbenches. I've sent saws out to be sharpened, and had the UPS guy ask what I am up to with all the deliveries. Yesterday it mostly came to a head, at last, as my order of cut nails finally arrived.
Why all the fuss over nails? Doesn't every hardware store carry them? Well, there will be more on that soon. Short answer is that no... hardware stores do not carry cut nails, and the wire nails they do carry are not sufficient for the demands of traditional joinery. If you're interested, a big hint is in the intense wedge-shape you can see on that package label.
The patches and tool rolls are coming along, though our Texan friends have been affected by the fires and drought. I'm told the patches are about complete, but not sure if they will be sent soon or will wait until the tool rolls are done. In any case, your patience in the matter is appreciated.
More information on the nuts and bolts of the project (although no nuts and bolts are involved) as it unfolds is available at :
thejoinersapprentice.blogspot.com
Thanks for your support, and its really a great feeling to be so close to starting the real bulk of the experiment, now that the fundraising and procurement phase is drawing to a close!
Your loyal apprentice,
rob
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on September 9, 2011
Robert Campbell
commented on a projectSorry it didn't work out, maybe re-launch a campaign with a lower goal? Some is better than none, no? I'd chip in again.
Robert Campbell
Yachats, OR
Small-scale farmer, IT consultant, amateur woodworker, permaculturalist, and casual illustrator residing in coastal Oregon. My focus is now hand-tool woodworking and raising my daughter, Kestrel.
