John Brown (1932 – 2009), Welsh stick chairmaker
I just ran across this quote. Sorry I never met this gentleman. What do you think?
“I will not give away my hard-earned skills to a machine. It’s a bit like robbery with violence, for (machines are) not only intended to diminish my bank balance, but also to steal my power.”
— John Brown (1932 – 2009), Welsh stick chairmaker
Ooooh. I am liking this guy more and more. I just found this quote as well.
“By all means read what the experts have to say. Just don’t let it get in the way of your woodworking.”
— John Brown, welsh stick chairmaker
I am going to have to get a hold of some of his books. There is a nice remembrance of the man (whom I’d never even heard of until today) at http://blog.woodworking-magazine.com/blog/John+Brown+19322008.aspx