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As for my two cents worth:

Corndog, it really sounds to me like your really jealous. I am not trying to insult you, I just don't understand why you would even consider 'raining' on Daren's parade. Do you have people come to you and say, hey, that wood is too useful to be making a stupid guaitar. Why don't you give it to some poor person who heats with wood and let them burn it so they can get some heat out of it so they don't freeze this winter??? Or what about donating it to some homeless person to make a wood shack out of???

Daren; I think it's great that you have access to that kind of wood. Would I use it for a work bench??? Hell No!!! But I don't have the resources you do either. If you have it, it is your's to make anything you want out of it. I was a bit dissapointed to see where you said you felt you had to justify yourself. I'm sorry that someone would make you feel that way.

I holpe NO ONE will think I'm 'raining' on their parade. I think it's great that someone can actually take that wood and turn it into something beautiful, whether it be a workbench, or a guaitar. Corndog, if your making guaitar's, I'm sure you have some really great talent . Daren, you have shown your talent with the workbench(& probably other things I haven't seen) .

As for me, I would love to have that beautiful wood. I would also like to have the talent to be able to make a beautiful guaitar. So I'm jealous of both of you.

I hope I've offended no one. I guess I'm just trying to say, to each his own. I agree with Daren's wife, I would put it in the house. I agree with Corndog, what a beautiful guaitar it would make. I agree with Daren, it has made a beautiful, USEFUL tool.

Thank you for letting me ramble on & on & on.

smitty1967

A friend of mine came over yesterday and we were discussing my workshop construction. Specifically, we were discussing different practices---store-bought cabinets vs. hand-made, baseboard and window/door trim, workbenches, etc.

It is our opinion that the inside of the workshop should represent your talents as a woodworker. Now, I understand that most of us on the forum work out of a garage or basement....I have too, up til now. But since I'm putting all the time, money and effort into a stand-alone, purpose built shop, it should at least reflect some talent and ability.
Therefore, I'm in Daren's corner 100% on this...where I was once considering a high pressure laminate for a workbench top, I'm now looking at doing it in hardwood (if Daren will sell me some Hackberry ). After I get my macines set, it may very well be my first project.

The use of a beautiful hardwood on a workbench isn't wasteful; on the contrary, with the right resources, it's a perfect fit. For my dollar and time/labor, I can't see not using something like it, after seeing Daren's examples.

regards,
smitty

Gerry KIERNAN

Me too. I think Daren's bench looks fantastic, and truly reflects his skill as a woodcrafter.

Gerry

Daren

Thanks for the compliments, you're gonna make me blush. I just want to add as Corndog's friend there are not really "2 sides" here. Not that Geoff is not big enough to stand up for himself here, but he was stating his opinion on the use of wood, not knocking anyones work just saying he would not do it that way. That's what these forums are all about, I thought, the free exchange of opinions. The other reason I bring it up, as a member/moderator I would sure hate to see the day everyone sees things the same way. (or made to feel that they would have to to fit in) Man, that would make for a boring discussion forum, know what I mean.

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I totally agree with Daren. I didn't pick a side to be on. I have NO problem with anyone using such beautiful wood in their shop. Would "I" use it in my shop, NO. For one, I don't get that beautiful wood and for two, if I did, I wouldn't 'waste' it in MY shop. That is all I'm saying. If I had an abundance of it, it could be very different. I will admit, I would love to have that in my shop, IF I had it to spare.

And again, I did not choose a side and I am NOT on Daren's side, or against Corndog's side. I just agreed with one over the other. And again I will agree with Daren about what these forums are for. I like being able to say what I think and not have to worry about being condemed for it. And to be quite honest with all of you, this is the first forum I have felt at ease enough to be able to say what I think and that is because most of you guys feel the same way.

So let's all keep up the good work!!!

Gerry KIERNAN

Heck, if we all agreed on everything there would be no fun in being part of the forum.

Gerry

woodworks

Well shoot, now I have to agree with Gerry. Is this making me agree with everyone???

Gerry KIERNAN

You're just too easy woodworks.

Gerry

woodworks

Yea, it seems to be my downfall. I just don't seem to have a backbone to stand up to you guys.