Don Butler
06-03-2009, 07:02 AM
I don't normally get wordy and enthusiastic over the monthly Tips and Tricks sent by email. Mike has been doing great work and I regard him as one of the best in this corner of the woodworking world. I hope to hear more, much more from him.
But a word on this latest edition, a different looking one, to be sure.
The appearance of the screens and pages aren't simple eye candy. The page segments fit the computer screen nicely, making it uneccesary to track up and down the page to follow along during on-screen reading. Nice.
It's obvious to me, the illustrations are designed by an experienced graphics designer. Still, not just eye candy, though. Very informative. Oh yes, and very nice.
The author uses words well. I was impressed with the word onomatopoeia! Not something you see on woodworking sites often.
HUMOR
Neat, sly, not smarmy. Nice.
The author, Doug Haffner, is, it seems to me, a fine teacher. He leads one along through the process, using dingbats in carving, logically, helpfully and skillfully. I salute you, Sir!
Teaching is a skill not well understood and badly executed by many. Good teachers are to be cherished. Mr. Haffner is one of those remarkable people, thinks I.
In conclusion, I thank Doug, first, and I thank CarveWright next, for producing May's Tips and Tricks edition.
But a word on this latest edition, a different looking one, to be sure.
The appearance of the screens and pages aren't simple eye candy. The page segments fit the computer screen nicely, making it uneccesary to track up and down the page to follow along during on-screen reading. Nice.
It's obvious to me, the illustrations are designed by an experienced graphics designer. Still, not just eye candy, though. Very informative. Oh yes, and very nice.
The author uses words well. I was impressed with the word onomatopoeia! Not something you see on woodworking sites often.
HUMOR
Neat, sly, not smarmy. Nice.
The author, Doug Haffner, is, it seems to me, a fine teacher. He leads one along through the process, using dingbats in carving, logically, helpfully and skillfully. I salute you, Sir!
Teaching is a skill not well understood and badly executed by many. Good teachers are to be cherished. Mr. Haffner is one of those remarkable people, thinks I.
In conclusion, I thank Doug, first, and I thank CarveWright next, for producing May's Tips and Tricks edition.