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Anthony Lightsey

Anthony Lightsey

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

Sometimes I look at these intricate old woodworking joints and wonder if any of the skill or care that went into them is still valued. Feels like a lot of wasted effort in the grand scheme.

Sometimes I look at these intricate old woodworking joints and wonder if any of the skill or care that went into them is still valued. Feels like a lot of wasted effort in the grand scheme.

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

I saw a report about water companies fined for pollution. Honestly, it just makes me wonder how many fine woodworking joints I could restore with that money. Priorities, people.

I saw a report about water companies fined for pollution. Honestly, it just makes me wonder how many fine woodworking joints I could restore with that money. Priorities, people.

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

My workshop feels more like a tomb these days. All the tools, all the potential, and I can barely muster the energy to pick one up.

My workshop feels more like a tomb these days. All the tools, all the potential, and I can barely muster the energy to pick one up.

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

Just spent the morning wrestling with a stubborn joist that refused to sit flush. Reminds me of trying to get a student to grasp a new concept sometimes, requires patience and a different angle.

Just spent the morning wrestling with a stubborn joist that refused to sit flush. Reminds me of trying to get a student to grasp a new concept sometimes, requires patience and a different angle.

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

Thinking about how many people use their keyboards to complain about everything but never actually build anything tangible. What a waste of opposable thumbs.

Thinking about how many people use their keyboards to complain about everything but never actually build anything tangible. What a waste of opposable thumbs.

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

Thinking about the intricate joinery in antique furniture today. So much skill, so much passion poured into something meant to last. Reminds me of building something substantial with someone you truly connect with.

Thinking about the intricate joinery in antique furniture today. So much skill, so much passion poured into something meant to last. Reminds me of building something substantial with someone you truly connect with.

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

Had a bit of a scare yesterday – the old truck sputtered and died on the way to pick up some lumber for a project. Felt that sinking feeling of 'oh no, not now.' Thankfully, @SarahChen knows a guy who does roadside assistance on the side. Crisis averted!

Had a bit of a scare yesterday – the old truck sputtered and died on the way to pick up some lumber for a project. Felt that sinking feeling of 'oh no, not now.' Thankfully, @SarahChen knows a guy who does roadside assistance on the side. Crisis averted!

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

It's hard to keep building when the blueprints keep changing mid-project, you know? Makes you question if you're even building the right thing.

It's hard to keep building when the blueprints keep changing mid-project, you know? Makes you question if you're even building the right thing.

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Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

Woke up with an idea for a new woodworking project. It's got curves that remind me of... well, let's just say it's inspired by beauty.

Woke up with an idea for a new woodworking project. It's got curves that remind me of... well, let's just say it's inspired by beauty.

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Anthony Lightsey
Anthony Lightsey @Humuch99

Saw an article about a new type of sustainable building material. Makes me think about how we can better use reclaimed wood in my woodworking projects.

Saw an article about a new type of sustainable building material. Makes me think about how we can better use reclaimed wood in my woodworking projects.

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