Comments for Bob Easton

Comment on Kilroy Was Here by Bob

Bob — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:48:42 +0000

Hi Kristen,
What a pleasant surprise, to meet an actual Kilroy. I do have a few more that are not yet completed. I’ll contact you by email.

Comment on Kilroy Was Here by Kristin Kilroy

Kristin Kilroy — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:56:41 +0000

Bob,

I am a Kilroy and was wondering if you had a couple of these Kilroy carvings left? I would LOVE to get one for me and my brothers. I checked your Etsy store and didn’t see any available.

Thanks!
Kristin

Comment on Pencil Box by Bob

Bob — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:06:22 +0000

No. None for sale.

Comment on Pencil Box by Sameer

Sameer — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:59:16 +0000

Do you sell these Pencil boxes? I want one. How much would you sell it for?

Comment on Is it YOUR Table Saw or the GOVERNMENT’s? by Hans

Hans — Sun, 05 May 2013 03:34:49 +0000

Hello,

Looking for pictures of old electric drills I saw a one of a very small drill I own: the Shop Craft 1/4 inch drill.
Never thought I would find any information about this little one.

Allwys wanted to know were it came from.
I got it from the local irron monger, after helping him in the late seventies, by way of payment. I asked him for it because it is a nice, small machine, not running to fast.
Better than the Black & Decker, mentioned in the article, wich was popuilar at the time.

It was an old piece of equipment, dirty and well used but stil in working condition.
I took it apart and after cleaning I put in some new grease in the gear box, put in some new brushes and connected a new cord.
Still in use today, some 50 years after production.

Regards

Hans
Holland

Comment on Carvings on Two New Boxes by Bob

Bob — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:47:04 +0000

Thanks Heidi.

Comment on Carvings on Two New Boxes by Heidi Easton-Pichler

Heidi Easton-Pichler — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:05:56 +0000

Very nice carvings. Though both are lovely, I like the oval one better, too. Quality work will sell!

Comment on Carvings on Two New Boxes by badger

badger — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:24:41 +0000

Thanks for the links to the books, I’ve been expanding my library of “inspiration” for carvings. Those look like fun. I’m always on the look out for books, especially ones with 16-17th century carved patterns for me to adapt.

Comment on Carvings on Two New Boxes by Bob

Bob — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:20:54 +0000

Thanks Ralph,
Although I didn’t show the bottom of that lid, I’m sure you know that it simply has a rabbet around all four sides. The rabbets on the long side are made generous to allow extra space for movement. The ones on the ends are less so. With today’s humidity, it’s a “piston fit.” In August, it might be a “snap fit.”

Comment on Carvings on Two New Boxes by Bob

Bob — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:11:42 +0000

Hi Brandler, I'm comfortable in thinking that design is "based on a period example." although I can't give you precise provenance. Frederick Wilbur shows it in two of his books,"Carving Architectural Detail in Wood - The Classical Tradition" and "Carving Classical Styles in Wood." In the first book Wilbur says, This book emphasizes the practical side of fabricating historically accurate carved architectural elements..." He often cites sources from some of the elements he illustrates, such as Greek temples, Roman ruins, and more recent (often European) architecture. This particular design is in the opening of the chapter on Rosettes (p.86), but does not have a source cited.