13 Questions with @JonLanier
Q-1- How would your best friend describe you?
A- My best friend is my wife. So I asked her to answer this question: Jon is a person who will share a great story with you, interesting, yet the question from me is always, “Why and how do you know this?” Facts; Jon is one who loves his family, friends, country, and most importantly God. Jon likes having fun, and making me smile, especially when he sees me being too serious, which is one of the reasons why I married him.
Q-2- What project in the near future, are you most excited about starting?
A- I’ve have about 700 pounds of Maple Burls sitting on the side of my shop. It has been there since this past January. With so many projects in the cue. It has been eating away at me to cut into them to see what is there. At this point, I’m shooting for December to finally open them up.
Q-3- What snack can you just not get enough of?
A- I have a variety of snacks that I love. It’ll depend on the mood of the moment. When it comes to salty things, potato chips in any form will make me happy. I also love a good BBQ Pork Rind. As to sweets, Reese’s Peanut Butter cups and M&Ms will always hit the spot. Although, I like a good Payday Candy Bar as well.
Q-4- What's your favorite movie quote?
A- “There are things that gnaw on a man worse than dying.” -Open Range, 2003. Charlie Waite
Q-5- You’ve most likely produced many finished pieces over the years, are there any that stand out for you?
A- The work that I have volunteered to do for friends in helping with their mission organization or ministries. These are the ones I’m most fond of. One in particular was a logo sign for a group called, GAP Ministries. The size was about 21” by 12” in an oval form. This included scrolling and intarsia work. A map of the world cut out of Mahogany; Continents made from Tiger Stripe maple with the letters made from Wenge. The backdrop was a blue acrylic mirror that acted as the ocean.
Q-6- What differentiates you from our other woodworking members?
A- I would have to guess that I’m a guy who doesn’t use written instructions or plans very much. The only thing I will do is write down measurements. I see it in my head, and then just do it. That is for both flatwork and turning.
Q-7- If you could collaborate on a woodworking project with someone from this forum, who would it be?
A- That is a befuddling question. I don’t think I have ever collaborated on a project with anyone. When it comes to time in the shop, it is to get away from everyone. To decompress and just focus on a project and clear my mind. I would say, that collaborating is not something I would want to do as much as sit and learn… be taught a new process. I would love to sit down with one of the guys who use pressure pots and have them teach me. I learn best through personal instruction. As I mentioned, I’ve got all that Maple Burl, and I’m sure I’m going to have pieces that will have voids. Love to learn how to use colors with Alumilite.
Q-8- What ONE item is in your tool collection that you can’t do without?
A- My hands! The human hand is one of the most complex and beautiful tools we can possess. Think about the ability to grip with power, yet to be able to manipulate some of the smallest and most intricate tools to make details. We feel the wood with our hands and the wood will then talk back to us, about what to cut and what to shape. They are the most essential and precious item in creating a project.
Q-9- What sort of influence do you think your projects have had on people?
A- I would like to think that it helps people think outside the box. Just don’t go with the written instructions and plans. Change it up, look at things from different angles, and then just go for it. It’s fun to throw caution to the wind.
Q-10- If you could put wings on any species of animal, what animal would you choose?
A- Buffalo. Then people would quit asking if Buffalo wings are made out of Buffalo. Imagine how many people you could feed with just one Buffalo wing!
Q-11- What are your top priorities when you make something?
A- 1. Do I think I have the skill to make it? If not, will it frustrate me to learn?
2. Cost. How much is this project going to cost?
3. Can I make it so it is more unique than what anyone else is making?
4. Time. Not so much do I have the time, but will I get bored and quit the project?
5. Is this about functionality or aesthetics? Maybe a little of both?
Q-12- What is one question you would like to ask me?
A- I love the etymology of words and phrases so: Why do we call a pair of pants a “pair”? And you can’t say because it has two legs. Shirts have two arms but we don’t call it a pair of shirt.
Q-13- How did you hear about Woodbarter, and What keeps you coming back?
A- Just recently on the site folk have been looking to see how long they’ve been here. I’m at that ten-year mark. I honestly don’t remember how I came across it. I enjoy the projects that members will do and it gives me ideas. I also enjoy the personalities and humor that are found. Some of these guys are nuts, they aren’t playing with a full deck. Some have had their pilot lights blown out and others have got splinters in the windmill of their minds. And I absolutely love it!
Q-1- How would your best friend describe you?
A- My best friend is my wife. So I asked her to answer this question: Jon is a person who will share a great story with you, interesting, yet the question from me is always, “Why and how do you know this?” Facts; Jon is one who loves his family, friends, country, and most importantly God. Jon likes having fun, and making me smile, especially when he sees me being too serious, which is one of the reasons why I married him.
Q-2- What project in the near future, are you most excited about starting?
A- I’ve have about 700 pounds of Maple Burls sitting on the side of my shop. It has been there since this past January. With so many projects in the cue. It has been eating away at me to cut into them to see what is there. At this point, I’m shooting for December to finally open them up.
Q-3- What snack can you just not get enough of?
A- I have a variety of snacks that I love. It’ll depend on the mood of the moment. When it comes to salty things, potato chips in any form will make me happy. I also love a good BBQ Pork Rind. As to sweets, Reese’s Peanut Butter cups and M&Ms will always hit the spot. Although, I like a good Payday Candy Bar as well.
Q-4- What's your favorite movie quote?
A- “There are things that gnaw on a man worse than dying.” -Open Range, 2003. Charlie Waite
Q-5- You’ve most likely produced many finished pieces over the years, are there any that stand out for you?
A- The work that I have volunteered to do for friends in helping with their mission organization or ministries. These are the ones I’m most fond of. One in particular was a logo sign for a group called, GAP Ministries. The size was about 21” by 12” in an oval form. This included scrolling and intarsia work. A map of the world cut out of Mahogany; Continents made from Tiger Stripe maple with the letters made from Wenge. The backdrop was a blue acrylic mirror that acted as the ocean.
Q-6- What differentiates you from our other woodworking members?
A- I would have to guess that I’m a guy who doesn’t use written instructions or plans very much. The only thing I will do is write down measurements. I see it in my head, and then just do it. That is for both flatwork and turning.
Q-7- If you could collaborate on a woodworking project with someone from this forum, who would it be?
A- That is a befuddling question. I don’t think I have ever collaborated on a project with anyone. When it comes to time in the shop, it is to get away from everyone. To decompress and just focus on a project and clear my mind. I would say, that collaborating is not something I would want to do as much as sit and learn… be taught a new process. I would love to sit down with one of the guys who use pressure pots and have them teach me. I learn best through personal instruction. As I mentioned, I’ve got all that Maple Burl, and I’m sure I’m going to have pieces that will have voids. Love to learn how to use colors with Alumilite.
Q-8- What ONE item is in your tool collection that you can’t do without?
A- My hands! The human hand is one of the most complex and beautiful tools we can possess. Think about the ability to grip with power, yet to be able to manipulate some of the smallest and most intricate tools to make details. We feel the wood with our hands and the wood will then talk back to us, about what to cut and what to shape. They are the most essential and precious item in creating a project.
Q-9- What sort of influence do you think your projects have had on people?
A- I would like to think that it helps people think outside the box. Just don’t go with the written instructions and plans. Change it up, look at things from different angles, and then just go for it. It’s fun to throw caution to the wind.
Q-10- If you could put wings on any species of animal, what animal would you choose?
A- Buffalo. Then people would quit asking if Buffalo wings are made out of Buffalo. Imagine how many people you could feed with just one Buffalo wing!
Q-11- What are your top priorities when you make something?
A- 1. Do I think I have the skill to make it? If not, will it frustrate me to learn?
2. Cost. How much is this project going to cost?
3. Can I make it so it is more unique than what anyone else is making?
4. Time. Not so much do I have the time, but will I get bored and quit the project?
5. Is this about functionality or aesthetics? Maybe a little of both?
Q-12- What is one question you would like to ask me?
A- I love the etymology of words and phrases so: Why do we call a pair of pants a “pair”? And you can’t say because it has two legs. Shirts have two arms but we don’t call it a pair of shirt.
Q-13- How did you hear about Woodbarter, and What keeps you coming back?
A- Just recently on the site folk have been looking to see how long they’ve been here. I’m at that ten-year mark. I honestly don’t remember how I came across it. I enjoy the projects that members will do and it gives me ideas. I also enjoy the personalities and humor that are found. Some of these guys are nuts, they aren’t playing with a full deck. Some have had their pilot lights blown out and others have got splinters in the windmill of their minds. And I absolutely love it!
