Historic Hope Revisited

[@davebishop992]

Hello, Tom. I am an amateur woodworker, but I can appreciate what you have said about the importance of having a mentor and still having pieces that you made together years ago. In 1974, I had plans for a bumper pool table, from Popular Mechanics I recall. My Uncle John was a carpenter and cabinetmaker, with a full shop and spray booth. He and I worked on the table in his shop over Christmas, then I finished up the felt and bumpers in my Dad's shop, and hauled the table from PA to CT in the back seat of a '64 Nova. It's standing about ten feet from where I sit writing this, and brings back memories often. Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@jerrystark6766]

An enjoyable trip down memory lane. I have to say, I can only imagine the work you had to do to make 15 matching cabinets of that size. Wow! You often mention his name, I know, but Pug Moore must have been quite the mentor and person. Thanks for the video.

[@ScottSchrum]

That was another great night live show. It's always nice going back in history to reminisce. I was also curious if Pug had a mentor, self taught or training in his early wood working days? Always love your shows but I have to watch them the next day. Keep up the good work.

[@VinceEspositoJr]

Thanks for taking us along. It was very enjoyable.

[@victoryak86]

Wow what a fantastic presentation Tom and Kris. Must be amazing to go back down memory lane as you say. Such a great foundation laid working with Pug and getting to build some remarkable pieces for being pretty early in your career! Pug seems like the epitome of everything one could hope for as a teacher, example and as a good man. Good preparation for all the future adventures in woodworking God had (and has!) for the future. We’re blessed to have you and your teaching resources available. Thanks for sharing this guys.

[@b0y9ggz]

Thanks for sharing your memories. It was really great to see you Kris and Tom in Saratoga last weekend. Hope you enjoyed the weekend too despite the snow storm! Another memory for your album ;-) Thanks for the shout-out to our NWA club in Albany . You should have a class of "miscellaneous project completions" where we students can complete all the partially completed pieces in your attic. We students get a piece of furniture and you get your attic cleaned out! Win-Win!!

[@PGore9894]

Continually blows me away, I was working at Hardee’s HQ back then. I wish I had known he/you were there.

[@ronmcbride986]

Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@oneilelo]

Thanks Tom & Kris!

[@studiohost]

Wow , how interesting to find yourself in “history “. Must be a little surreal and confirming. Pleasant and humble presentation too . Thanks

[@williammagee7514]

Must be great to walk through such a place and see pieces on display that you made close to 30 years ago. I've always admired your approach to both design and implementation, along with the marriage of function and form. This tour helps me learn, at least in part, where your unique talent comes from. Thanks for sharing.

[@hkimsey]

Thank you!

[@dennisc5080]

So Tom a couple of questions: what was the secret formula you referenced during this SNL? Also, if Pug was alive today, what finish would you introduce him to?

[@EpicWoodworking]

Sure Dennis, I described this secret formula in an SNL video, here’s the link: kzbin.info3k7V9tIKg9I?si=i2U0fZ4C0ur0idz2 And good question, I’d probably tell him about Waterlox. Thanks for watching! 👍

[@toddnelson3575]

George Harrison; All Things Must Past

[@jacktrotter5357]

You were in prison??