Jim Bress Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Yes, Joe Thrift has announced he's running for President as a write-in candidate. To date he has excepted donations ranging from 25 cents to an entire six pack (major supporter). Actually I just wanted to talk about his workshop that I attended last week hosted by Bill Mason Violins in Fredericksburg, VA. This was Joe's first workshop here so attendance was low which worked great for me because I got more one-on-one time with Joe. Nicest guy you'd ever want to meet, and a great teacher. The two other attendees were Andrew and Katelyn (married), who are recent graduates of the the Chicago School of Violin Making. It's a two week workshop, but I only had the time/money for the first week. You basically brought whatever you were working on and Joe helped whenever he was needed. Joe is extremely open and willing to share any information he has. I had my nearly complete #1 and the plates for #2, Andrew was working on a couple of violas. One of them had an incredible Birdseye maple back, and Katelyn was working on a couple of cellos. We basically worked from 9 am to 10 pm every day and Bill, Elaine, and Cristina (Bill's lead apprentice) kept us fed and watered. Christina was also a participant whenever she could escape employee duties. She dose very clean work. This week Joe is going to be showing his varnish and antiquing methods which he learned from Roger Hargrave. Then focus on instrument setup. Wish I could have stayed for the two weeks. I look forward to going again next year. Cheers, Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Yacey Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 What's the idea behind the tug of war with the jointer plane? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 We were making purfling. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Yacey Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 I sort of thought that might be the case, but the shavings in the picture didn't quite look thick enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Noon Posted June 20, 2016 Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Yes, Joe Thrift has announced he's running for President as a write-in candidate. To date he has excepted donations ranging from 25 cents to an entire six pack (major supporter). Would 12 be a Super-Pack? With Pat Paulsen being dead and all, the write-in ticket is wide open. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 We were just getting started in that picture. First Joe and I had to learn to push pull together. By the time the shavings started to get to the right thickness that stand gave way. Then we ended up screwing in a stop on the the bench and toe nailing (screwing) the rear side of the pear wood block. The block wasn't very long. Joe was actually doing it to demonstrate his staining process for the black layers. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted June 20, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2016 Would 12 be a Super-Pack? With Pat Paulsen being dead and all, the write-in ticket is wide open. Those were almost Joe's exact words, about the Super-pack that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urban Luthier Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Joe Thrift on the Woodwright's ! http://www.pbs.org/video/2365015326/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James M. Jones Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I'll vote for him ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will L Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 I'LL VOTE TO GET THRIFT INTO THE GOVERNMENT, My new bumper sticker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Devereux Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Hell, can I write him in for president and govenor of NC both? I'd donate a case of beer and become the Charles Koch of the Joe Thrift campaign! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted June 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 All seriousness aside, Joe's going to need a running mate now that his campaign is underway. He or she will have to be able to hold their own in a jam session and be able to make the occasional beer run. Not sure what other qualifications will be needed. "Joe Thrift for President" buttons and bumper stickers need to be made up as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Noon Posted June 21, 2016 Report Share Posted June 21, 2016 Not sure what other qualifications will be needed. Per the constitution, the VP needs the same qualifications to be president, which are pretty minimal (thus Trump) i.e.: Be a natural-born U.S. citizen; Be at least 35 years old Have resided in the U.S. at least 14 years. One would hope the VP candidate would also be qualified to lead a jam session in case Joe became incapacitated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiddlesurgeon Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I recognize the yellow plastic beam compass in pics 2 and 3. The mold was built by the company I work for over 23 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzupe Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Dude looks totally metal, wasn't he the roadie for the 82' Saxon tour? well anyways I'm in, just thinking he's proly better than what's on the plate now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Thrift Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I want to thank all of you for your support of my campaign. We're gaining momentum and I believe my campaign has turned a corner. The amount of contributions is overwhelming. I'm up to $2 and a 12 pack of beer. I also have a promise of another dollar. I think with this kind of support the Oval Office is just around the corner. For those of you that haven't heard any of my stump speeches, I intend to turn the Oval Office into the Oval Workshop. I think that desk is large enough for 4 violin makers and a vice on each side. That's just one of my many campaign promises. So, when you go to the poles please remember that a write in vote for me is a vote for all Luthiers all over the world. Help me help you. Vote for me. Thanks in advance for your support and remember to be generous with your contributions and give often. Your President, Joseph A. thrift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Burgess Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Wouldn't "Thrift" and "government" be an oxymoron? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Bress Posted June 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 I want to thank all of you for your support of my campaign. We're gaining momentum and I believe my campaign has turned a corner. The amount of contributions is overwhelming. I'm up to $2 and a 12 pack of beer. I also have a promise of another dollar. I think with this kind of support the Oval Office is just around the corner. For those of you that haven't heard any of my stump speeches, I intend to turn the Oval Office into the Oval Workshop. I think that desk is large enough for 4 violin makers and a vice on each side. That's just one of my many campaign promises. So, when you go to the poles please remember that a write in vote for me is a vote for all Luthiers all over the world. Help me help you. Vote for me. Thanks in advance for your support and remember to be generous with your contributions and give often. Your President, Joseph A. thrift Don't forget you get to redecorate the oval office to your tastes (image snatched from the web). Might have to check the ceiling height. -Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violadamore Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 I think that desk is large enough for 4 violin makers and a vice on each side. Assuming you mean "vise". I'll note that there's already been "vice" on all sides of that desk on innumerable occasions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l33tplaya Posted June 25, 2016 Report Share Posted June 25, 2016 So, when you go to the poles please remember that a write in vote for me is a vote for all Luthiers all over the world. Help me help you. Your President, Joseph A. thrift I assume you mean polls? Or was that people from Poland, who are many in the luhier community, or perhaps you meant a little North or South of here, where ever here is ? (I stole VdA's gif, 'cuz I liked it so much) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will L Posted June 26, 2016 Report Share Posted June 26, 2016 I want to thank all of you for your support of my campaign. We're gaining momentum and I believe my campaign has turned a corner. The amount of contributions is overwhelming. I'm up to $2 and a 12 pack of beer. I also have a promise of another dollar. I think with this kind of support the Oval Office is just around the corner. For those of you that haven't heard any of my stump speeches, I intend to turn the Oval Office into the Oval Workshop. I think that desk is large enough for 4 violin makers and a vice on each side. That's just one of my many campaign promises. So, when you go to the poles please remember that a write in vote for me is a vote for all Luthiers all over the world. Help me help you. Vote for me. Thanks in advance for your support and remember to be generous with your contributions and give often. Your President, Joseph A. thrift Is it too much to demand to know if you have a platform? How do you stand on spider mites in Montana, for example. I think we have a right to know. Other than that, we are a-thinkin' you are about as good as anyone. And we have traditionally low expectations so we'd be just as happy with you. Signed, Sober, for a change, somewhere where the buffalo roam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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