Sunday, February 28, 2016

MWA Episode 89 - Jason Thigpen


What’s in the shop?
    • Dyami
      • Slowly, the Bartop Arcade Continues
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    • Sean
      • Spent the weekend huffing epoxy
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    • Jason


Blog post that piqued our interest


Main topic
    • Jason Thigpen of Texas Heritage Woodworks, purveyor of handcrafted heirloom furniture & accessories
      • What is Texas Heritage Woodworks?
      • wood work
      • Diverged
        • leather work
        • car restoration?
        • ranching?
        • mutton tallow?
      • What did you do before launching the company?
  • Mechanic for 12 years
  • 5 Questions
    • How did you get into woodworking?
      • home owner, project, tools, the rest is history
    • What’s your favorite tool?
      • Stanley No. 71, a classic
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    • Who has influenced you the most?
      • St. Roy
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    • What was your biggest stumbling block?
      • constant learning, managing time
    • How has the internet influenced your work?
      • forums, Woodwhisperer, Renaissance Woodworker, Lumber Jocks, etc.


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Dyami


Sean


3 comments:

  1. Enjoyed your show today. Hope to see you guys at the show in the Cincy area. About 1 1/2 hours from my home.

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  2. Enjoyed your show today. Hope to see you guys at the show in the Cincy area. About 1 1/2 hours from my home.

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