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   WayneL5 | Oct 03, 2003 02:50am | #1

   The Gamble House in Pasadena.  It's one of Greene and Greene's masterpiece craftsman style homes, open to the public as a museum.  There are other homes you can walk around the neighborhood and see, too, within a couple of blocks.

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   duckfarmer | Oct 05, 2003 05:24am | #8

   Thanks for the information.  Sounds like not only an interesting house, but neighborhood.

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   jazzdogg | Oct 03, 2003 05:44am | #2

   Duckfarmer,

   There's an exhibition scheduled to commence October 7 at the Getty museum on the making of furniture. From what I understand, they're going to show the progressive construction of an 18th century French writing table through models and graphics.

   If you're a tool junkie, you might want to consider stopping to see Eagle Tools (just north of downtown, near Glendale) or Laguna Tools (Orange County).

   Have fun!
   Paul

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   duckfarmer | Oct 05, 2003 05:26am | #9

   Paul - Thanks for the answer.  One of the guys I work with recommended the museum - and that even knowing that I am an 'uncultured' engineer.  He claimed it is so fantastic that even I could appreciate it!  Might have to take a look at that one store too.

   Dale

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   migraine | Oct 03, 2003 06:22am | #3

   Try the Rose Bowl Swap meet.  I think it's the second Sunday of the month.

   Try Eisenbrand(sp?) hardwoods in L.A.  Tropical Exotic Hardwoods of Latin America in Carlsbad, Ca 2 hours south of L.A.(a MUST see).  Cut and Dried Hardwoods in Solana Beach.  Austin Hardwoods in Santa Ana , Ca.There is another lumber place in L.A or Hermosa beach or something like that, can't remember the name, but it's owned by Michael McLaughlin(sp?)

   Laguan Tool guys don't impress me.  They remind me of used car salesmen (sorry, just my opinion)

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   robkelly1 | Oct 04, 2003 02:58am | #5

   Timbers of the World went out of business about 6 mos ago. Mike McLaughlin skipped with thousands of dollars of customer deposits, and owing tens of thousands to suppliers and his landlord. He also seems to have opened a few credit card accounts in other peoples' names.

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   migraine | Oct 04, 2003 06:36am | #6

   sorry,  to hear that... Hope you were not one of the victims.  

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   robkelly1 | Oct 05, 2003 02:26am | #7

   Only in a relatively minor way.Rob

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   Feneg | Feb 03, 2013 02:30am | #20

   I'm trying to find Mike. I'm wondering how you came across this information. I used to work for him back in 1988. Could use a leed. 

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   duckfarmer | Oct 05, 2003 05:28am | #10

   Thanks for the ideas.  As I piece all these recommendations together it looks like I could spend more than a couple of days looking around.

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   aksophie | Oct 04, 2003 12:32am | #4

   There is a very interesting old tool shop in Santa Monica. At least it was there a few years ago...... It is called Old Tools. Their phone number is 310-392-5441. The last time I was there he had more stuff than anyone needs. All kinds of tools, including woodworking. Definitely worth the trip if that's what you want to do with your spare time.

   Personally, I'd go to the Contemporary art museum in downtown and to the art gallerys in Santa Monica/West LA.

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   duckfarmer | Oct 05, 2003 05:30am | #11

   Sophie -  Thanks for the ideas.  And if my wife was with me the art museums would be more in order - since I'm alone it is time to look at tools, wood, etc.

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   Len | Oct 28, 2003 08:45am | #17

   Sophie,

   A little late on this. Old Tools burned down a few years back. It was really sad. I used to shop there on a regular basis. It was absolutely heart breaking to see all the wood tools destroyed.

   Len

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   aksophie | Oct 28, 2003 08:10pm | #18

   Sad indeed.

   Thank you for letting me know about this.

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   Telemike | Oct 05, 2003 05:49am | #12

   It's a little off topic, but I would highly recommend going to the La Brea Tar Pits museum.  You can see the pits themselves with bones weathering out, but the museum has assembled skeletons.  They're dark brown, almost black, with asphalt from the long burial.

   The critters aren't dinosaurs; they're more modern.  Lots of deer, rabbits, sloths, and other exotics got stuck in the tar.  In turn, they attracted really big cats with saber teeth, bears, and wolves.  I'm glad there aren't any of those roaming the LA hills; they'd be even worse than the LA gangbangers.

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   jazzdogg | Oct 05, 2003 11:31pm | #13

   If your a car junkie, and you're near the La Brea tar pits, the Peterson Automotive Museum is in the same neighborhood.Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you're right.

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   Raats | Oct 06, 2003 05:06am | #14

   Duck,

   I'll make you a question insted a answer, where you are going to take classes of woodworking, just let know because I'm looking for classes in USA, I'm from Brazil and next year I'd like the study woodworking, but 'till now I don't find a school.

   Thanks,

   Raats

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   duckfarmer | Oct 28, 2003 04:05am | #15

   Raats -

   Can't help you on that one.  Have never gone to any formal classes on woodworking since Junior High School back in the early 60's.  Someone else will have to give you advice on that!

         Dale

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   duckfarmer | Oct 28, 2003 04:15am | #16

   I got back from my trip to LA - and thanks to all of you for your excellent suggestions.

   Ended up picking three places to go based upon available time.  Spent time at the Queen Mary in Long Beach.  Not necessarily wood related, although a lot of the wood work was very interesting - and the furniture also.  I'm a mechanical engineer by training, and for some reason large mechanical beasts like the ship (and the Soviet Foxtrot sub next door) fascinate me.  Also went to the Rose Bowl flea market.  Looking for tools but did not see much - but a lot of good walking on a beautiful afternoon.  Went to the Getty - and was VERY impressed.  I am not an art person - my wife would have really enjoyed it. One of you mentioned the furniture exhibit and they did have an exhibit on how furniture of the 18th century was built.  Fascinating what those old tools produced - mad me think long and hard about how the skill is really in the hands more so than the tools.

   Again - thanks to all of you who replied.  Had a good time - and even survived the election, super market strike and MTA strike!!  Made us from New York even look like we know what we are doing.

          Dale

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   Raats | Oct 29, 2003 12:23pm | #19

   Duckfarmer,

   Thanks anyway, I'm still trying to find some school around that could give me some advice.

   Once again, thanks and take care.