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STL240: Nature is Dave Fisher's design partner

Shop Talk Live · 7 May 2021 · 1h 07m

What this episode covers

Greenwoodworker and high school teacher Dave Fisher discusses his design philosophy, explaining how he treats nature as a 'design partner' by reading the grain and curves of branches to determine the final form of pieces like bird bowls and shrink pots. He details practical methods for sourcing green wood in urban environments, such as contacting tree removal companies and checking municipal dumps, and outlines storage techniques including painting ends with latex paint and sealing blanks in plastic bags or freezers to prevent cracking and decay.

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makers and hobbyists

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Companies
Festool, Fine Woodworking
Also
Jenny Alexander, Peter Follansbee, Adrian McCurdy, James Krenov, Michael Fortune

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