7 Questions with Vic Tesolin
Simple really, we ask Vic questions, and he answers them
Jan 16, 2018
Vic Tesolin is a graduate of the furniture design and making course at Rosewood Studio in Ontario. After graduating, he ran his own studio furniture business while working at Rosewood as a part-time instructor and craftsman in residence. His current shop is a small space where he uses mostly hand tools. By day, Tesolin is the Woodworking Technical Advisor at Lee Valley & Veritas Tools and by night he teaches privately and for Lee Valley’s seminar program. He maintains a blog at minimalistwoodworker.com.
1) Who is your favorite woodworker?
- Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
2) What is your favorite piece of furniture?
- Sam Maloof’s rocking chair
3) What is the favorite piece of furniture that you’ve made?
4) What do you love most about furniture making?
5) How much furniture in your house did you make?
6) What is the most common mistake you see beginners make?
7) If you had to choose between making furniture and designing furniture, which would it be?
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Comments
I had never heard the idea/saying "Paralysis by Analysis" until this video. Hearing it brought me back to a time earlier in my quest for woodworking knowledge (which we all know is never ending) and learning how to cut dovetails. I watched video after video of layout, cutting, and chiseling of dovetails. It made attempting to cut them even more challenging. Finally, I went out to my shop, picked up my saw and did it. While I think the techniques and knowledge I picked up from the internet gave me a solid understanding, I wish i just got out in the shop sooner. Cheers!
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