For some time now, I’ve had a silly little fantasy. I’d start my own church: the First Church of Christ, Cabinetmaker. We’d meet on Saturday afternoons and glory in the making of things. From the crotchety handtoolers to the hipster CNC’rs, and everyone in between, all would be welcome.
The Jesus part would be optional, of course. I am Catholic, after all. The only mandatory worship would be at the sharpening stone. We’d observe only the greatest commandment: do your best not to be a dickbag, at least not all the time. And don’t borrow tools without asking.
Any early converts?
JPG
The Apartment Woodworker 
http://www.stochasticgeometry.ie/2016/09/29/the-united-church-of-hand-tools/ 😛
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AMEN Brother lets down in the sawdust and pray !!!
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What about the small print, woodworking hell for the sinners…
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The land of tearout and twisting?
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What about the non-believers who are just in it for the wine and bread?
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All are welcome!
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I really like this idea and have been making plans to do the same in my neck of the woods. There is a community workshop that has been established in the last year. What space are you planning to use?
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Great idea!
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Brother… or Priest… Lord??!!!???
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🙂 he was a carpenter. I wonder. Did he prefer dovetails or rabbets.
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