[basswood]

Originally Posted by Gus Dering

Very cool Bass,
We can all say "we remembered him when..."
Try not to forget us when the Makita calander girls ask you to "publish" something with you.
Cause Leo wants to watch that shoot

I won't forget you guys... I'll see if I can get you and Leo in as models for the Utilikilt Calendar.

[CarpenterMatt]

Originally Posted by Gus Dering

Very cool Bass,
We can all say "we remembered him when..."
Try not to forget us when the Makita calander girls ask you to "publish" something with you.
Cause Leo wants to watch that shoot

Bugger that, we all want to watch that shoot! Seriously though Bass, congrats, thats very exciting news. You're the man for the job, & I'm betting your tool tests will be spot on BS free.

[Gus Dering]

Originally Posted by basswood

I won't forget you guys... I'll see if I can get you and Leo in as models for the Utilikilt Calendar.

That's just wrong.
Leo would give away the secret anyway. You know that thing they do to scare the enemy. Oooo that would be scary.

[basswood]

Originally Posted by Gus Dering

That's just wrong.
Leo would give away the secret anyway. You know that thing they do to scare the enemy. Oooo that would be scary.

I'll just pretend I didn't read that.

Back to good news... I got a letter from Fine Homebuilding and they are buying the "bullnose crown corners" article I wrote back in Jan. for another Master Carpenter column in the near future. That makes me a "Plaster Master"

[Leo G]

That's great Bass, CONGRATS!!

[greg24k]

Basswood, I need a "Plaster Master" do some work in my house, I got a few nail pops need to be filled, you welcome to drop by at any time, a cold one is on me.

[TempestV]

Originally Posted by basswood

Back to good news... I got a letter from Fine Homebuilding and they are buying the "bullnose crown corners" article I wrote back in Jan. for another Master Carpenter column in the near future. That makes me a "Plaster Master"

Congrats, and remember to post a link

[The Invetor]

Great news..congrats!

[The Invetor]

Originally Posted by basswood

I'll just pretend I didn't read that.

Back to good news... I got a letter from Fine Homebuilding and they are buying the "bullnose crown corners" article I wrote back in Jan. for another Master Carpenter column in the near future. That makes me a "Plaster Master"

That's great news Bass,
You are the only guy other than myself,that I know of, to tackle the bullnose crown corners.We have different ways of getting there but we both appreciate the journey I'm sure.
Congrats.!!!!

[basswood]

Originally Posted by Leo G

That's great Bass, CONGRATS!!

Thanks, I won't celebrate too much... "Plastered Master" doesn't have the same ring to it.

[basswood]

Originally Posted by greg24k

Basswood, I need a "Plaster Master" do some work in my house, I got a few nail pops need to be filled, you welcome to drop by at any time, a cold one is on me.

Funny thing is...I try to avoid mud work, usually. Now this article will probably get me some more time as a mud mixer. You reminded me that my place has a bunch of cracks and a few pops I need to fix (flooding here a couple of summers ago did a number on my foundation).

Originally Posted by TempestV

Congrats, and remember to post a link

Thanks, will do.

Originally Posted by The Invetor

That's great news Bass,
You are the only guy other than myself,that I know of, to tackle the bullnose crown corners.We have different ways of getting there but we both appreciate the journey I'm sure.
Congrats.!!!!

Thanks. I will email a link to your product to my editor this morning. If they decide to mention your product it could obviously be good for your business. Whether they include it in the article or not, you might want to purchase some add space in the same issue.

BTW, my method is not new... others have done it for bullnose drywall before. My contribution is the addition of the dowels and the double layering of the metal lath (and taking the time to document it with photos and write an article). Ornamental plaster guys have been doing this kind of thing for hundreds of years.

I suspect one difference with wood and plaster vs. plastic is how crisp the edges on the profile are (profiles seem to have small curves in plastic where the same profile in wood is a sharp corner).

All the best,

Bass

[Leo G]

Originally Posted by basswood

Thanks, I won't celebrate too much... "Plastered Master" doesn't have the same ring to it.

That's OK Bass, I'll get plastered, you do the article.

[The Invetor]

Originally Posted by basswood

Funny thing is...I try to avoid mud work, usually. Now this article will probably get me some more time as a mud mixer. You reminded me that my place has a bunch of cracks and a few pops I need to fix (flooding here a couple of summers ago did a number on my foundation).



Thanks, will do.



Thanks. I will email a link to your product to my editor this morning. If they decide to mention your product it could obviously be good for your business. Whether they include it in the article or not, you might want to purchase some add space in the same issue.

BTW, my method is not new... others have done it for bullnose drywall before. My contribution is the addition of the dowels and the double layering of the metal lath (and taking the time to document it with photos and write an article). Ornamental plaster guys have been doing this kind of thing for hundreds of years.

I suspect one difference with wood and plaster vs. plastic is how crisp the edges on the profile are (profiles seem to have small curves in plastic where the same profile in wood is a sharp corner).

All the best,

Bass

Thanks Bass,
If you get a chance,youtube "pro-fit final" to check out the product.

Take care

[basswood]

Originally Posted by Leo G

That's OK Bass, I'll get plastered, you do the article.

I knew I could count on you to "take one for the team."

I just got off the phone with my FHB editor and he is flying out week after next to work on the crown article and do a "photo shoot" (good grief... now I have to clean up the shop) and I found out that the "vanity step-stool" article is going to happen too (so I have some more writing to do).

Gonna be a crazy next couple of weeks. Hectic, but good.

Well, back to staining cabinet doors and drawer fronts (just 11 doors and 3 drawer fronts).

Gotta run,

Bass

[dubz]

Originally Posted by basswood

More Good News...

I was asked today to do some tool reviews for Tools of the Trade Magazine and contribute articles to the Journal of Light Construction (JLC). I've had some stuff published in Fine Homebuilding before, but this new offer made my day!

All the best,

Bass

That's really cool Brian, Congratulations.

Originally Posted by Leo G

Do you get to keep the tools?

Yes, you do get to keep the tools. I have a big Metabo SDS hammer drill , a Panasonic 24 volt cordless hammer and (had) a 14.4 volt cordless that I got from a guy who reviewed each of those category tools for them. He got to keep them all. This was back 7-8 years ago, but I'm sure it's the same.

[KMac]

Originally Posted by basswood

More Good News...

I was asked today to do some tool reviews for Tools of the Trade Magazine and contribute articles to the Journal of Light Construction (JLC). I've had some stuff published in Fine Homebuilding before, but this new offer made my day!

All the best,

Bass

Great news Bass. Congrats! I'll look forward to seeing your articles in JLC.

[sk071077]

First of all congragulations to you Gus! I'm happy for your success. You want to here peoples good news right?

OK here's mine. 3 weeks ago I was sitting around with no work in sight. I've had a small explosion of work in the past 2 weeks. First I got what is a big job for me, basically around $10,000 worth of work. Then I woke up to my phone ringing this monday and by the end of the day I had added 3 more jobs that will end up being around $8,000 worth. So now I just have a lot to do. I also made an offer for what will be my first home and the offer was excepted. I'm supposed to sighn some papers in the morning and then have a 10 day inspection period and close in 30 days. I also just got a nice new tool... Makita 14" power cutter, I've been renting them a couple times a year for the past couple years so it was long over due.

One more... After the plumber did his rough in on a job I'm doing some form work on I was moving some dirt around and digging for the footers and the plumber walks up...He say's "I was gonna backfill but my machine is tied up on another job". I had already figured I was gonna back fill and grade everything out. So he says "can I just pay you to do it?" So I said " whats it worth to you?" and he said $200? and I said "deal" So I got 200 extra bucks I wasn't planning on having!

Anyways...That's my good news.

Good luck to every one in 2009. Don't let the bad economy get you down get out there and hustle and you'll be alright!

[Sooner Pesek]

Originally Posted by basswood

I knew I could count on you to "take one for the team."

I just got off the phone with my FHB editor and he is flying out week after next to work on the crown article and do a "photo shoot" (good grief... now I have to clean up the shop) and I found out that the "vanity step-stool" article is going to happen too (so I have some more writing to do).

Gonna be a crazy next couple of weeks. Hectic, but good.

Well, back to staining cabinet doors and drawer fronts (just 11 doors and 3 drawer fronts).

Gotta run,

Bass

That's fabulous Bass, We are all happy for you.

It's great to see that your work is being rewarded as well as being rewarding to you.

I consider myself to be a competent carpenter, and thoroughly enjoy seeing the work of "masters" like yourself and some of the other boys on the site.

Congrats - Now get ur a$$ back to the shop!!!

Roger

[Gus Dering]

Originally Posted by sk071077

First of all congragulations to you Gus! I'm happy for your success. You want to here peoples good news right?

OK here's mine. 3 weeks ago I was sitting around with no work in sight. I've had a small explosion of work in the past 2 weeks. First I got what is a big job for me, basically around $10,000 worth of work. Then I woke up to my phone ringing this monday and by the end of the day I had added 3 more jobs that will end up being around $8,000 worth. So now I just have a lot to do. I also made an offer for what will be my first home and the offer was excepted. I'm supposed to sighn some papers in the morning and then have a 10 day inspection period and close in 30 days. I also just got a nice new tool... Makita 14" power cutter, I've been renting them a couple times a year for the past couple years so it was long over due.

One more... After the plumber did his rough in on a job I'm doing some form work on I was moving some dirt around and digging for the footers and the plumber walks up...He say's "I was gonna backfill but my machine is tied up on another job". I had already figured I was gonna back fill and grade everything out. So he says "can I just pay you to do it?" So I said " whats it worth to you?" and he said $200? and I said "deal" So I got 200 extra bucks I wasn't planning on having!

Anyways...That's my good news.

Good luck to every one in 2009. Don't let the bad economy get you down get out there and hustle and you'll be alright!

That kind of stuff puts a smile on my face. Thanks for sharing your good fortune with us.
What kind of work is falling your way?

[loneframer]

I have to put a number on freshening this kitchen up with cabinets and tops, probably granite.