From:
Kevin <photogen@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date:
Wed, 9 Jun 1999 20:00:21 -0500
Subject:
Old timers and trade preservation
Patrik,
Sorry to disappoint you with my resistance to new
technology. I have a constant conflict with new and old
technology. I utilize the Internet for communication
and resources and in my trade use the most primitive
tools I can find. I like doing restoration work and
authentic hand carving , as crude as it may be, for a
living. Our clients come to us as a result of our
efforts to remain in the 1800 technology era. We
research the old ways and even though production is slow
our product is truly hand carved. Not simulated by
mechanics or lasers or computer chip technology.
Our personal incomes may reflect our " backward
ways", but, we don't have the noise, bone jarring,
energy consumption that goes along with newer
technology. Patrik have you ever cut a 2' by 4' by 4'
block of limestone by hand saw? Well it takes a good
sharp blade and goes about 1 inch an hour and takes a
lot of rhythm and is a good work out.
thanks, Kevin Lee
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