Reviving a grande dame: Blue Stores Hotel gets a makeover Oct 29, 2008
After a visit to the work site to meet carpenters, plasterers, electricians and security system installers to the whine of saws and the constant ringing of Hunter's cell phone; after viewing moldings and a sampling of fabrics and wall papers; and after conferring with Diane Palazzo, whose family firm is handling the carpet installation, we drive to Tivoli to meet Bob Pancheri, the restaurant's future chef, at his delicatessen, The Country Grocer. Pancheri introduces 93-year-old Tony De Marco,... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Garner: Carving for the Lord Jun 30, 2008
It isn't air conditioned in the back of the building where Mr. Garner saws and sands his exotic woods. A poster hangs near the door that separates the showroom and workshop. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Modestan spies his stolen tools on television Apr 7, 2008
Thieves struck Stalder's truck one night in February 2007, grabbing all of his tools, including several specialized saws, a cordless nail gun and perfectly worn-in leather tool bags that fit against Stalder's hips "just right." ... He recognized the unusual red blade on one of his saws, which was right next to a few tools without batteries ... "(The anchorman) was talking, saying, 'If you've been a victim of a crime,' and right then the camera went to panning across the warehouse, showing hand... (Modesto Bee, CA)
Bow ... wow! Dog chapel draws animal lovers Feb 22, 2008
native turned to art professionally in the early 1980s, using old-fashioned chisels, saws and planes to handcarve his first few canine creations. Much of the basswood, cherry, maple and pine he works with comes from his farm. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Part tribute, part tail-wagging whimsy Feb 4, 2008
A longtime antique collector, he turned to art professionally in the early 1980s, using old-fashioned chisels, saws, and planes to hand-carve his first canine creations. His woodcuts - dogs with halos, dogs peaking out from under bedcovers, dogs sniffing each other - brim with the playfulness of a 6-week-old puppy. (Boston Globe)
OAKLAND Stolen goods ready to be returned to their owners by police Feb 2, 2008
OAKLAND / Stolen goods ready to be returned to their owners by police. It was like an open-air market for stolen goods. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Spiggle home part of Christmas Tour Nov 14, 2007
The enclosed back porch showcases historic farming tools such as ice tongs, saws, egg crates and more. The porch leads to the rose garden and pool house, but beyond it in the field is a little log cabin. (Keyser Mineral Daily News Tribune, WV)
River towns plan Mississippi River Drive Sep 20, 2007
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Change is carved in stone Sep 4, 2007
Today the saws and tools for cutting and storing ice can be seen in museums and antiques shops only, as old fashioned and out of date as whale oil lamps. Where once there were 300 Maine islands with year-round populations, today there are only 15. (Boston Globe)
Shelves brim with classic tools in specialty store Sep 3, 2007
LIBERTY, Maine - Pliers to planes, chisels to chain cutters, hand saws to hammers, they're all here, bins and shelves and racks brimming with them ... Metal bins hold all sizes of crescent wrenches and grinding wheels, and wooden bins are laden with tiny files and blades for all sorts of hand and power saws ... Tables and shelves have ample displays of power drills, routers, jig saws and sanders like your dad _ and maybe his dad _ used to have. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Labor of love: Brothers, owners of Axmen, create testament to jobs past Aug 14, 2007
he kids come in and point at things and you'll see grandpa start explaining about ice tongs and hay saws. It happens almost every day here. (Missoulian, MT)
Spinning new ideas from old Jun 3, 2007
" In place of inexpertly made nostalgic rehashes of midcentury icons from Herman Miller, Knoll and Vitra, Chen hopes to bring in designs that will be the new, beautifully tooled American "race cars" of the industry. With the dollar flagging against European currencies, Chen's strategy is to make beautiful, long-lasting and therefore relatively expensive furniture in the United States that may be financially sound as well. "The Italian stuff is just too expensive," said Chen, who hopes to grab... (San Francisco Chronicle)
VICKERS/A mania for flea markets May 24, 2007
Yes, everything was there from hammers and saws to lace table cloths. The flea market at Tannehill is located some distance from the entrance to the Park. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Love of baseball keeps this Rio Rancho family close Apr 10, 2007
"The dads come out and say, "Ohmigod, this is the best place,'" Lawton said."One of the reasons I did this was so I could spend more time with my kids," he explained. "I needed a garage anyway for my wood and saws and hobby. " The "work" side of the garage has TVs and surround sound, so he can watch sports while he's working hard - or working out.Lawton and long-time Cibola Little League coach Shannon Winsor are running the Cardi-nals team in the majors division this spring; Lawton is the... (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
The people of Enterprise Mar 4, 2007
drove over Saturday morning with truckloads of tools, chain saws and even a tractor in tow. "We just decided to come over and see what we could do," said Reggie Beachy, one of the men who made the five-hour trip. (Pensacola News Journal)
Seeing red over Valentine's Day Feb 15, 2007
SlimOne I do not service another man s woman but the fellas are greeted with bats, ice pick, chain saws, and pliers. By Dr. Kym Relationship Expert. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Couple enjoys collecting, decorating with antiques sartifacts Jan 22, 2007
The couple s garage is adorned with antique collectables like bow saws, cotton scale weights, and coal-oil lanterns used on trains. Inside the house, there is a wall riddled with old toy-model cars Greg got when a dealership went out of business, and antique clocks. (Natchez Democrat, MS)
