Thread: an interview with Thomas LN

Thanks Ryan.

The sharpening book mentioned is a good price through Amazon btw.

Originally Posted by ryanarcher

.....he seems down to earth, and has good ideas. I especially identified with his ideas of spending time on woodworking skill instead of spending money on gadgets.

cheers.
-Ryan

Ryan......thank god ! ....... I was beginning to think I was alone on that front...

Ah - but what is the determination of 'gadget', Grasshopper? An LV scrub (have to decide before July 15)? 8" Jointer? Or is he talking about one of those whatsits for guiding your saw for dovetails? A full set of HNT Gordon planes? Leigh Jig? Independance saw?

Very subjective word, methinks.

Just quoting Thomas Lie-Nielsen:


"I've never liked gimmicky gadgets. They are no substitute for learning basic skills. Part of the pleasure of woodworking is developing those skills and using them. I much prefer the elegant simplicity of a properly-designed, well-made tool."




No wonder he is more Norwegian than a Yank.

Thanks Ryan.

Cheers
Theva

Originally Posted by TassieKiwi

Ah - but what is the determination of 'gadget', Grasshopper? An LV scrub (have to decide before July 15)? 8" Jointer? Or is he talking about one of those whatsits for guiding your saw for dovetails? A full set of HNT Gordon planes? Leigh Jig? Independance saw?

Very subjective word, methinks.

Yes....I agree.....I mean who knows what was really being said........the effects of chinese whispers and all.........I mean, it probably was just a conversation about sexual toys and him implying 'you don't really NEED them' to have a good time.......and through word of mouth it slowly changed to a woodwork topic........bet my left testicle on it ..

Originally Posted by L-N

I had heard good things about ductile iron and liked the way it machined, so I decided to see how tough our planes are. I took a machined No. 5 body casting out in the shop and threw it up to the 14-foot ceiling. The casting bounced on the cement floor but was not damaged. I did this many times but only succeeded in dinging it up. Then I laid it on its side on the floor and went after the unsupported top edge of the side with a 10-pound sledge hammer, putting some effort behind it. It did bend. A little. These castings will not break. I guarantee it.

Could this be a new way to fettle and tune your new LN :eek:

Originally Posted by Slavo

Could this be a new way to fettle and tune your new LN :eek:

Mate, I ain't gonna try it with my LA smoother :eek: :eek:

Or will Tom give me a new one if I do manage to break it ?

Originally Posted by Slavo

Could this be a new way to fettle and tune your new LN :eek:

I wouldn't even do the deed using yours :eek:

Originally Posted by TassieKiwi

(have to decide before July 15) An LV scrub? 8" Jointer? A full set of HNT Gordon planes? Leigh Jig? Independance saw?

lucky you,
Saw a lovely full set of HNTs in (Aussie ?) ebony at the wood show.
But those Independence saws are very nice.

Now the way I figure it, a full set of HNTs would cost about the same as two or three Leigh jigs, so why not go for a set of Independence saws (tennon, carcass, dovetail) and the LV scrub?

are we wishing you happy birthday for the 15th?

Ian

Originally Posted by ryanarcher

I'm sure everyone that shops at Highland hardware has seen this already, but for those that haven't:

http://www.tools-for-woodworking.com.../interview.htm

he seems down to earth, and has good ideas. I especially identified with his ideas of spending time on woodworking skill instead of spending money on gadgets.

cheers.
-Ryan

Ryan,

Thanks for that. He does seem like a "good bloke" doesn't he!

All I have to do now is save up for the LN "gimme the lot" sale

Cheers!

Originally Posted by craigb

Mate, I ain't gonna try it with my LA smoother :eek: :eek:

Or will Tom give me a new one if I do manage to break it ?

Hey, might be simpler than sharpening the blade, but somehow methinks he might just have thought of that

Cheers!