Eric (who came in from Lake Tahoe for a long weekend) was helping in Eagle, among other things, to organize and sort through some of Seth belongings in the workshop. It looks like Eric had a small diligent crew assisting but I know it was only him staying up late and determined to accomplish something. Before departing, to return home yesterday, he dropped off some things on our porch.
The level, I remember Seth showing me (in our late 20s) while we were working on a renovation project. We had both come to the same conclusion around that time - that we were only (when possible) going to buy quality tools, that we loved. After years of working with our hands we had become committed to craft and learned that good tools matter.
The Japanese pull saw, which I was unaware Seth had acquired, fits perfectly into this category of tool and philosophy. When I got home yesterday and saw the level and then opened the Tajima bag to see the saw handle and blades I not only felt honored to be receiving these things but reminded of the roads traveled with my best friend and soul brother.
Thank you Eric.
Building a shed for the Manzella’s in Lyons CO about 10 years ago.