He’s a soft spoken guy, not very forceful. I really like the fellow.

We discussed Wallace Gustler a lot yesterday since I had read a lot of stuff written by him on muzzle loaders. That was all written before he went to the furniture shop–don’t understand why he did that! 8^)

Charlie M.

Glad to hear things are looking up for the Army job. It sounds like you’re already having fun.

As to the carving class, we’re working on the schedule for next year. I think you’ll see a few pop up when we publish the schedule in July.

I may have met Chris Lang but I can’t put a face to the name. I’d certainly like to hear some of his stories. Send him here to the blog and let’s see if we can get him to tell a few.

daddy-O,

The first DVD should be hitting the street by Fall. It’s going to be on handcutting dovetails and will be available at the woodworking shows where I demonstrate the skill.

I’d have to buy a lot more nail guns to have a NORM complex.

Next oxbow installment is tomorrow. No rest for the wicked.

I’m interested in a carving class right now. Mine isn’t that good anymore–it’s been too long and I was never that great anyway. I’m SOOOOOO SLOWWWWW!!!

I’ve been told that if something bad doesn’t happen, I’m in at Redstone as a paid Army employee. The pay isn’t much but it’s definately better than WalMart and a lot more interesting.

It will take a while as the government dosen’t do anything in a hurry. This will open more doors of opprotunity for education, commitions and ect.

I worked there today with a fellow names Chris Lang, an ex employee of the Williamsburg restoration shop. An interesting guy. He has lots of stories about some of the jobs and people there.

I’ll be chatting again later and waiting for the next installment of the “Ox Bow Chest”!

Charlie M.