Re: [bolger] Re: Moaning chair
In a message dated 10/16/00 2:08:10 PM Central Daylight Time,
garth@...writes:
<< Here are the wise and amusing words of Howard Chapelle, from
"Boatbuilding" (1941): >>
Thank you, Garth
My copy of "Boatbuilding" seems to have gone astray. Whatever his defects as
a sharpie designer might have been, Chapelle was (and is) certainly a great
inspiration. Thanks for the citation.
Bill in MN
garth@...writes:
<< Here are the wise and amusing words of Howard Chapelle, from
"Boatbuilding" (1941): >>
Thank you, Garth
My copy of "Boatbuilding" seems to have gone astray. Whatever his defects as
a sharpie designer might have been, Chapelle was (and is) certainly a great
inspiration. Thanks for the citation.
Bill in MN
Here are the wise and amusing words of Howard Chapelle, from
"Boatbuilding" (1941):
"In every amateur boatbuilder's shop there should be a "moaning
chair"; this should be a comfortable seat from which the boat can
easily be seen and in which the builder can sit, smoke, chew, drink,
or swear as the moment demands. Here he should rest often and think
about his next job. The plans should be at hand and here he can lay
out his work. By so doing he will often be able to see mistakes
before they are serious and avoid the curse of all amateur
boatbuilders: starting a job before figuring out what has to be done
to get it right."
Words to live by for all of us. Now all we need is an OED-style
etymology to find out how far back the "moaning chair" usage goes.
Maybe the Phoenicians first thought of it. . . .
All best,
Garth
"Boatbuilding" (1941):
"In every amateur boatbuilder's shop there should be a "moaning
chair"; this should be a comfortable seat from which the boat can
easily be seen and in which the builder can sit, smoke, chew, drink,
or swear as the moment demands. Here he should rest often and think
about his next job. The plans should be at hand and here he can lay
out his work. By so doing he will often be able to see mistakes
before they are serious and avoid the curse of all amateur
boatbuilders: starting a job before figuring out what has to be done
to get it right."
Words to live by for all of us. Now all we need is an OED-style
etymology to find out how far back the "moaning chair" usage goes.
Maybe the Phoenicians first thought of it. . . .
All best,
Garth
While Mr. Payson may suggest using a moaning chair, the concept is far
older than any of his books. Both Atkins and Chapelle mention it. Since
Chapelle was not a professional boatbuilder, I suspect that one should
credit Atkins with it.
older than any of his books. Both Atkins and Chapelle mention it. Since
Chapelle was not a professional boatbuilder, I suspect that one should
credit Atkins with it.
>daniel.curnutte@...writes:I'm pretty sure it was Dynamite Payson.
> I've forgotten - was it Chapelle or L.F.H. or someone else who wrote that an
> essential component for a well-equiped boat shop was a "moaning chair" -
I have my tilt table, hang by your angles upside down inverter thingy
in my shop. I use it for my back. When I need to moan and ruminate, I
climb aboard. It rests my back, sends more blood to my brain - which I
usually really need and gives me another perspective (literally) on my
stalled project.
It sometimes makes me feel a little batty though. (ouch)
david
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