Gallery & Feedback - 2010
28 November2010
"Dear Mr. Morrison,
I just received your DVD and Template set and look forward to giving it a try! It was the most complete instructional DVD I have watched in recent memory and invaluable to a amature woodworker such as myself.
I do have a few questions about basic power tools needed. I have a 10" Craftsman bench top table saw, 10" bench top Band Saw, Angle Grinder, Spindle Sander, Orbital Sander.
I was planning to get a Drill Press. After viewing the DVD, I feel that I don't have enough power tools to do the job. If I do need a Jointer and a Planer, which ones would you recommend for a hobby woodworker? I plan to make the rocker for personal use, gifts for family and friends. Will my table saw and band saw be adequate for the job?"
- Dave
19 November 2010
"Scott, if it wasn't for your video I couldn't make your chair. Thank you for everything.
Your friend in woodworking,"
- Ford
14 October 2010
"Scott
I am a woodshop teacher at south kitsap high school in Port Orchard, WA. We have purchased a few of your DVDs and templates. My students are excited to try your bar stool. (We have watched it a few times and took notes for dimensions)
Could you be so kind to direct me to a source for purchasing the grinding attachments to your angle grinder as well as the attachments to the die grinder. Also, you mentioned on your DVD about a brand for the rabbeting router bit.
I am sure you are a busy man but if you could steer me in the right direction, I would be very grateful. BTW, the DVDs were well made and very helpful. My students were captivated."
- Tim
2 June 2010
"Scott, in regards to the chair, I have been over your video several times and I must
compliment you on the professional quality of the information presented. I have
started on my first chair which will be made out of some nicely spalted maple that I have been
given. The maple is certainly hard and giving my saws a tough time but by the time
I am thru I think I will have a beautiful chair. Thank you again for all your assistance."
- Jacques
20 April 2010
"Scott-
I have been thinking about your templates and video of the rocking chair.
I would charge more for your videos. And, if they are too high and not selling, have a sale.
For example, my father’s friend could not sell his horse for $600. This guy was a veterinarian as well. So you know the horse has been taken care of. My dad approaches him with anything over $500 can he have. The vet says you bet Lawrence. So, my father sells the horse for $1,400. The vet says,”How did you do that Lawrence?”
Nobody wants a cheap horse, they think something might be wrong with it or honestly have no value.
Maybe this is just me all wet but personally I think your video is exceptional...
Hope this finds you well."
- Brad
14 April 2010
"Scott-
Got yr video and plans today. AWESOME!
It's SOOOOO detailed. I watched most of it in fast-motion. All the
questions I had during my rocker project were really answered here. I spent
a lot of time figuring out stuff you show. In retrospect, that was part of
the fun (that's my story; I'm stickin' to it!).
Thanks. My wife and kids hate you by the way. I swore off new projects for
the rest of the year. I really am addicted, though."
- Prashun
12 April 2010
"Hi Scott,
I received your DVD on the sculptured rocker. I’m in the middle of putting together my first one and I found your video very helpful. I’ve been a Windsor chairmaker for fifteen years and I ‘m finding that I have to relearn my power tool skills to make the Maloof-inspired chairs. Thanks for doing such a good, thorough job. I’ll surely be a customer for your other chair designs."
- Grant
4 April 2010
"Hi Scott,
I hope you are well. I received both your tapes and the templates in good order. As a marketer and having established and maintained several companies, I must say to you that your product is well presented and professional. My only suggested improvement would be for you to provide more detailed information (this is also my question) surrounding where to obtain a two things:
1. I looked in Rockler and did NOT find the 24 grit sanding wheel and the grinding disk. I am having trouble finding these items anywhere Can you better direct me. These are kind of important and I am a fairly green woodworker.
2. Also, I have a flexible shaft but want to know what you recommend as a power source. How may horse and rpm? What's best (if cost was not a factor...and if cost is a factor).
I took your advice and watched all of the videos complete once and will take notes my next time around. You did very well....and you communicate very well. Good detail. Thank you again. It appears you have a good value. I am envious of you knowing Sam. With all I've read about him, he must have been quite a guy. Apparently you are working on your own legacy.
Finally, I am a consultant with two companies and only work wood work for a hobby. Should I/or a friend desire to buy a traditional rocker from you, how much are they and how much lead time do you need? If I run into someone who might want one there is no way I have the talent or the time to accommodate them. Note: I will be happy to provide you with a testimonial if you would like.
Regards"
- Jim
3 February 2010
"Dear Scott,
I got the DVDs yesterday in the mail and have been through most of them twice already. You have done a wonderful job and it is fascinating to watch
the chair come together. I got my seat started tonight and am feeling
foolishly optimistic that I might actually be able to pull this off."
- Tim
24 January 2010
"Hi Scott,
I just received my DVD set. I quickly ran it on my computer to see what it looked like. I would like to say that this is a very professional presentation. Very clearly and logically laid out. Thank you very much, I will be in contact with you in the summer to purchase the Sam Maloof set of you. It is a bit expensive for me at the moment. In the interim I may order the "Bar Stool" set later this month or early March.
One small problem. The DVDs became lose in their box. This resulted in a lot of scratches on the playing surface as they traveled across the Atlantic. Might be a good idea to put a small piece of adhesive tape on them to hold them in place, or put the disc in a the clear plastic pockets for shipping (this might be a better idea over the tape).
As I said above they appear to play OK on my computer. It will be the weekend before I can get the time to play them on my DVD player. If there is any problem I will let you know.
Once again, I would like to thank you for shearing your knowledge with another woodworker.
Kind Regards."
- Gerry
6 January 2010
"Scott,
Great job on the video! I was shocked that my wife actually pulled the trigger on the Elegant Chair video and templates, they will go to good use.
I was hoping you could give me some direction on suppliers for the wood, as you know, Houston, TX isn't really the Mecca of saw mills and lumber yards...
I can't blame you for moving to Montana. My Great Uncle's father founder Eureka, MT and I used to spend the summers up there when I was small. It's some of the most beautiful country I've ever laid eyes on!
Thanks for putting together such a fine video, I'll do my best to wear out a few sets of templates!"
- Jon