TheFatBaron Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 Hello everyone - I had a chance today to visit the Nakashima property and get a guided tour (along with about a dozen other people). If you find your way near southeastern Pennsylvania and have a few hours to spend, I highly recommend it. You get to go through several of the buildings as staff members explain details about Nakashima's philosophy, the history of the property, processes, and other details. It's not a particularly long tour, and unfortunately, you don't get to go into the workshop itself, but it's wonderful to see the in-progress pieces, examine the completed pieces and prototypes sitting around the property. And if you ever feel bad about your lumber stash... you should see theirs. They describe it as their "Raiders of the Lost Ark" barn, and it doesn't feel like they're exaggerating. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardA Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 And you didn't take one picture? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 There are pictures on their website as well as the info about tours. http://www.nakashimawoodworker.com/visit/1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 C'mon fatbaron that's just a tease ! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted July 16, 2016 Report Share Posted July 16, 2016 That's awesome man. The Soul of a Tree is one of my favorite woodworking books, and although I don't love live edge pieces, I think Nakashima is one of the all-time great artist woodworkers. I'd love to see his place one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFatBaron Posted July 17, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Actually, they ask to not take photographs inside the buildings, though you're welcome to take any outside on the grounds, but frankly, pictures don't do justice to the pieces themselves (though I probably should've snagged one of the lumber stash). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaneymack Posted July 17, 2016 Report Share Posted July 17, 2016 Well I guess this means i definitely have to go there one day ! Sent from my SM-N910W8 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmurphy Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Been there. Bucks County has some beautiful countryside. If you're in the area, the Mercer Museum and the Wharton Esherick museum are also worth checking out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janello Posted July 18, 2016 Report Share Posted July 18, 2016 Only about 45 minutes from me. Now on my to do list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmurphy Posted July 19, 2016 Report Share Posted July 19, 2016 The Moderne Gallery in Philadelphia also has lots of Nakashima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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