Also A Carpenter: William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Best Known For:

The 1996 film Fargo.
Founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company.

Loves:
Playing ukulele & Felicity Huffman.
Construction Experience:

Featured in Fine Woodworking's 2007 Woodturning Basics issue.
Currently:

Can be seen in the upcoming film: The Maiden Heist.
Favorite Tool:

Lathe
Sensitive Carpenter Level:

Ya' you betcha

Lobster Crown Moulding Update

A while back, I wrote about some plastic lobster medallions I was casting for an architects personal residence in Maine.
150 lobsters and a little more than a year later, they're up!
Installed by Mac Patterson himself (of Austin, Patterson, Disston).
Mac and the painter are so happy with the results, that they're planning on featuring the crown moulding in more rooms of the house.
Ahh...the fruits of labor are lobster flavored.

Inspirational Bookshelves

My brother sent me a link to Toxel.com, a blog dedicated to all things design.
Check out this collection of inspirational bookshelves.

Exotic Wood iPod Cases

iWood by Miniot
This is a luxury item that has been on my wish list for awhile. Made in Holland, from "Well Managed Forests", Miniot makes exotic wood carrying cases for ipods, iphones and the itouch. At the risk of being an uber dork, the Heritage Collection is pretty wow.

Jim Seffens Papier-Mache Artist

Jim Seffens is the most talented papier-mache artist I've ever met and I'm pleased to share he has a new website.
It is an unbelievable craft and he makes it look too easy. His studio/store in Hell's Kitchen NY is where I first started selling my cutting boards. I always enjoy stopping by his shop to see what new piece he is working on and he has always been happy to share his process with me and anyone wanting to know more about papier-mache.
He has been featured on PBS' Antiques Roadshow and is a top mask maker for many theatrical productions.
He is also a big supporter of other artists, inviting them to sell or show their work in his studio.
One day soon I hope to sit down and interview Jim and share more about his craft, but until then
check out his website.