apprenciship papers. I was taught furniture and cabinet making from a
neighbour as a teenager. Mr. Kytaychuk was a great craftsman. There's
no way I could do it professionally, but its good stuff to know.
In this area, especially around Potomac Maryland and Great Falls
Virginia, they would pay double premium rates for your grandfather and
father. However given my experiences with some of the noveaux riche in
this area, would they really want to bother. At least old money
appreciates good craftsmanship.
larry
On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 12:29:08 -0400, Tangorre, Michael
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Yeah, we live in a time of unions and pre-fab construction where the
> attention to detail and the art of woodworking and carpentry and building
> are no longer the norm; not to say that you can't get great quality... But
> something has to be said for the old school trades.
>
> My grandfather and my dad built my grandfathers house by hand. They had the
> basement dug for them and the foundation laid but the rest was all them. His
> house is rock solid and in immaculate condition. The oak woodwork and hand
> crafted banisters and trim are absolutely fantastic. Fortunately everyone is
> our family takes advantage of their skills and gets a few extra hands in
> their own homes. If I could get those two down here to the DC Metro area,
> they could make a fortune as people around here would really pay premium for
> such quality work.
>
> I was fortunate enough to get taught the electrical trade and carpentry from
> age 10 to about 18 when I left for college; my grandfather and father still
> teach me whenever I am in town... Skills that will be useful throughout
> life!
>
>
> > Exactly, most of the people who can do lathe and plaster are
> > at least well into their 60's or older. Great craftsmen.
>
>
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