Skywalker

How can you tell when someone is vegan? Don't worry, they'll tell you.

What really matters in bringing out the best/worst characteristics of a bow, is a quality REHAIR. Of course, the quality of hair is a factor, but mainly, to have a fair judgement, you need to have the bow rehaired by a luthier who is able to produce consistently superb results. One who knows to "draw" out the best hairs of the hank, regardless of the price/quality that is claimed, & to use the appropriate amount of hair for the bow. (Hair numbers & weights are really irrelevant from bow to bow, unless, of course, you're talking instrument to instrument.) You can think of it as a sushi chef: top quality ingredients are KEY, and, since they are NATURAL ingredients (like horse hair), they will vary slightly, but those ingridients can only shine their brightest in the hands of a true master. ..otherwise, you will never get the best bang for your buck.

..So, is that a "no" on the claim check?

..I'm just gonna say it: she is sexy!

this is a great thread

Ouch!

If you get the Puffs with aloe, you can sob comfortably for hours.

We can totally do tiger stripes! ...or any combination of colors, it's not limited to just the samples listed on the site. ...never tried leopard spots before, but we'll see what we can do!

Hey! I have to justify how lame I am in my freetime somehow!

Yep! There are many different methods that I have personally seen, with various "jigs" to accompany each technique. This method is very safe and reliable and Jerry will be demonstrating his style on his copy, (the one with stainless steel knobs) no doubt more than a few times throughout the Oberlin workshop. All questions will be answered by the man himself....because yes, there IS a reason for the 4 cutting boards, I didn't just custom fit & chamfer every one because I couldn't get a date for several weekends!

Yep, yep! Mr. Burgess speaks the truth! I think that they are going to be on a first come first serve basis, however, Jerry will be the one to find and ask about pricing and etc. We will also have these hand delivered from the Pasewicz shop for free:

I made a total of 5 and 3 will be available for purchase, (Jerry wants to keep 2 of them) however, sales are to be negotiated at Oberlin only. I only posted here to heighten the anticipation of Oberlin! Sadly I won't be going this year, but my colleagues will be there and able to help out with any questions.

I just finished making Jerry Pasewicz 2 rehair jigs, plus 3 others, that he will be bringing to Oberlin for the bow restoration workshop next week. They are all based on his original design with subtle improvements and specifications as suggested by the master.

Bwahahahahahahahaha!!!

Don't be glum Mr. Burgess! I know that all the roads aren't paved with gold...*ahem*...but I hope you realize that you are a true inspiration to all of us here. Especially us young(er) guys! (I hope to have triceps like you someday!) So chin up! ...here is some motivation if you're feeling low: http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/13-simple-steps-to-get-you-through-a-rough-day ...Back to the topic, broken screws are a bitch, no way around that. Just remember to do no harm, and take your time. Where there's a will, there's a way!