Well guys we are officially off and running. The group got together a little before 9am and had a full day. I told them it would be exactly that.
The students for this first class are Insomniac, Steve D, hpetty, and JohnsonMBrandon.
The guys did a great job today.
The design phase can be pretty tough, but they did fine. We had a little hang up on the seat template design, but got it straight and all is good. Here are few pics from my album.
Here is our load of walnut. It arrived about 12:30 Friday afternoon. Talking about just in time.
Monty working on his design. I would say he was working hard..... but that wouldn't work for referring to how Monty works.
Steve D stepping back and thinking hard. I thought I smelled something burning.
Brandon and Hugh laying it out.
It was a good first day. We are right on schedule for where I hoped we would be. The guys have some seat, template, and processing homework and have been checked off for doing the unsupported bandsaw cut I demonstrated at the show. It is a necessary thing that isn't too hard once you try it. It looks a little daunting at first. All 4 guys did just fine one their test peice. This cut is used to sculpt out some of the excess wood of the seat. Here is a quick pic from the Extravaganza album to show you what I'm talking about.
Thanks,
John
Truths: There is no such thing as a 25 hour day, so why do I keep trying to cram so much into every day so it seems that way! 
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