Cozy in her oversized 2-car garage / workshop in Evergreen, Colorado, Pat Morrow can not quite explain what inspired her to get into woodworking. This is a styled contemporary, cherry wood masterpiece. This was quiet a few notches up from the first chair that she ever styled (see below) .
Everyone starts somewhere ~
Pat grow up in Des Moines, Iowa. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the University of Kansas, went to work as a photographer for the Kansas City Star after college, and then moved to Chicago where she successfully worked as a producer / director for large industrial business shows.
"Decided to retire from producing, and pursue her" art ". What" art "That was, she did not know." I have always loved to design interiors and would redo every place that Once in Colorado I have been in it or just rented it. "She tossed a bunch of geographic locations into a pile. Her long-time friend in Littleton made her promise to look out Evergreen, Colorado before she made her decision. , there was no turning back.
After moving to Colorado, Pat took a few woodworking classes at Red Rocks Community College. She began to envision eclectic furniture pieces and the challenge was to figure out how to make them. Pat says "the most difficult part of the process is finishing the piece "This piece is finished & # 39; and this it is out the door. every piece exceeded not only client expectations but also my own."
"A quality, reliable tool makes all the difference in the world to me. My savior is Rick Peil at the ToolKing store in Lakewood. A lot," says Pat.
What is difficult to feel like feeling like you just have not gotten it quite perfect and you Then you may have been the next next time I am afraid that I can not wait for a while. "Talking with other woodworkers and artists helps get Pat through the" process. "And still, her favorite part is moving on to next the piece.
She is going on to scholarship that was generically awarded to her by Sam Maloof. She returns home only to pack up her furniture and head to the Milwaukee Fine Furnishings Show.
Pat & # 39; s Top Ten Woodworking Tools:
1. Delta Unisaw: "This is my absolute favorite piece because of its accuracy and relativity., There is no struggle."
2. Makita hand-held grinder / sander: "This is my second favorite tool. Once I cut a piece of wood with the Bandsaw, I can carve and grind it out with this.
3. MultiRouter: "Rick at ToolKing insured that I got this and even special ordered it for me. In two days with this tool.
4. Jet Bandsaw: "This power tool is like having a mounted jigsaw.
5. Delta Drill Press: Everyone needs one of these at least once in their life.
6. Delta Grinder: Different from the Makita hand-held, this one is permanently fixed.
7. Delta 2 Speed Planer - "A great workhorse for the money."
8. JET Dust Collection System: "It is absolutely necessary to have some type of dust collection system set-up. With mine, all the hoses run all over the floor but would have rented someone to do it it then try and tackle it myself. If anyone out there knows someone, please have them contact me through my website.
9. Makita palm sander: necessary for any woodworking studio
10. Many different hand carving / cutting / sanding tools: Oftentimes you just need that manual touch.
Interviewer: If someone asked you how can you get started in woodworking, what would you suggest?
Pat: Just do it. Take a woodworking class at your community college. Red Rocks in Lakewood, Colorado has a great program. It is all a process of discovery - if you can dream it, then you can do it. you.
Pat has her workshop in her oversized 2-car garage in the beautiful mountains of Evergreen, Colorado. To contact her visit: www.trailmixstudio.com
