Good subject, dr. Strip! I think my first entry will be my favorite. I took several classes from this man and visit with him as often as possible...his integrity is impeccable, his skill is amazing. The book he wrote is one of the best I've read. Russ Filbeck
http://www.russfilbeck.net is a member of our local Woodworker's Guild.
Then, Del Cover, who is our PROGRAMS DIRECTOR (he invites folks to do presentations at our monthly meetings) is also one of the finest craftsmen I know.....extremely artistic.
http://delcover.com.
Another of our San Diego Fine Woodworker's Association members is Patrick Edwards. His shop/school is just a few blocks from my home and I visited with him this week (Tuesday) and picked up some Old Brown Glue and some special springs for hidden compartments. Just entering his shop will inspire beyond imagination....a bench to die for....walls FULL of molding planes and wooden planes of all descriptions. Some of the work this man does will take your breath away.
http://www.wpatrickedwards.comOf course I would be remiss not to mention Chris Schwarz.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3LkC8JpO1g This man has become an icon. I have met him on 2 occasions but, more importantly, I have read just about everything he has written since about a year before he resigned from Popular Woodworking magazine. I admire his enthusiasm about rediscovering the origins of woodworking practices and his passion to bring his discoveries to share with us.
That's a start. Looking forward to hearing from the rest of our members!1
Don