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TropicalCraftsman

Garry Hoffeld, Pahoa, HI, US
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Aloha, I am just finishing up 35 great years as a general building contractor in California and Hawaii. I have completed numerous homes, restaurants, bars and community buildings. At my solar and wind powered shop in Puna, I enjoy working with local woods to create unique designs in fine woodworking. I call my Hawaiian interpretation of the Arts and Crafts movement Tropical Craftsman.

Birthday: 03/18/1953



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Re: Video Gallery: Drawers that Breathe

Aloha, Great kinetic sculpture. I once had a valving problem with a Craftsman style side table drawer. I solved it with a hole drilled into the back covered with a rubber flap to keep out dust. It worked great in the shop and I proudly demonstrated the function to my client. An embarrassing moment occurred when he was showing it off to his new mother in law. As it turns out, rapid closing of the drawer created a rude "woopie cushion" sound. His beautiful bride solved it by keeping a open box of scented powder in the drawer. The powder lubricated the rubber to stop the fizzling sound and added a fresh perfume into the room.