Where's the "Spruce Goose" these days? Long Beach? Lotta' wwod in that
puppy.
-JBB
"Tin Woodsmn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I will be spending a week in Santa Monica and should have some spare time
on
> my hands. Are there any worthwhile WW places to visit?
>
> TW
>
>
I lived there for years. Fabulous area!! I would heartily second the
recommendation to see the Gamble House. I can't think of better place
for a woodworker to blow his mind. Maybe there is a tour out there, so
you don't have to drive. I've heard the traffic in LA has gotten a lot
worse since I left in 1987. Even then the drive from Santa Monica to
Pasadena could be a challenge, even for a local.
There are also a couple of nice Frank Lloyd Wright houses in the LA
area. I think you can visit them. I believe there is one in Mailbu,
which isn't far from Santa Monica.
Have a great time!
Tin Woodsmn wrote:
> I will be spending a week in Santa Monica and should have some spare time on
> my hands. Are there any worthwhile WW places to visit?
>
> TW
>
>
I agree with Ian, I would definitely suggest the Getty Museum. Hey Ian, I
did not realize you were relatively local to me. Hope those pics helped you
out with your Purpleheart project.
Kevin
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"Ian Dodd" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> What are you looking for? For tools, lumber, galleries?
>
> My ususal source of lumber is the House of Hardwoods at 2143 Pontius
> Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025, (310) 479-4196, just east of Santa
> Monica.
>
> For tools I like Westwood Power Tools at 4824 South Sepulveda Bl,
> Culver City, CA 90230, (310) 837-1231, which, depite its name has a
> decent selection of hand tools and a great library to choose from.
>
> To see woodworking, check out the Del Mano Gallery at 11981 San
> Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049, (310) 476-8508, just
> on the northern border of Santa Monica. It's been a couple years
> since I've been there but they always had some interesting turnings
> and small decorative boxes.
>
> And if it's still up, there's a terrific show at the Getty Museum at
> 200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, (310) 440-7330, not far
> from Santa Monica, on 18th century furniture making techniques.
>
>
> "Tin Woodsmn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > I will be spending a week in Santa Monica and should have some spare
time on
> > my hands. Are there any worthwhile WW places to visit?
> >
> > TW
What are you looking for? For tools, lumber, galleries?
My ususal source of lumber is the House of Hardwoods at 2143 Pontius
Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025, (310) 479-4196, just east of Santa
Monica.
For tools I like Westwood Power Tools at 4824 South Sepulveda Bl,
Culver City, CA 90230, (310) 837-1231, which, depite its name has a
decent selection of hand tools and a great library to choose from.
To see woodworking, check out the Del Mano Gallery at 11981 San
Vicente Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90049, (310) 476-8508, just
on the northern border of Santa Monica. It's been a couple years
since I've been there but they always had some interesting turnings
and small decorative boxes.
And if it's still up, there's a terrific show at the Getty Museum at
200 Getty Center Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, (310) 440-7330, not far
from Santa Monica, on 18th century furniture making techniques.
"Tin Woodsmn" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<OS6Cb.508405$Tr4.1399654@attbi_s03>...
> I will be spending a week in Santa Monica and should have some spare time on
> my hands. Are there any worthwhile WW places to visit?
>
> TW
"J.B. Bobbitt" writes:
> Where's the "Spruce Goose" these days? Long Beach? Lotta' wwod in that
> puppy.
Moved it up to Oregon a few years ago.
From what I hear, the building that housed it is now a sound stage for the
motion picture industry.
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"Quadindad2" writes:
> Austin Hardwoods, Santa Ana. Ask to see the owners collection of old
planes.
Let's see, Santa Monica to Santa Ana, that's about 50-60 miles one way.
No matter what time of day you try, allow at least 2 hours driving time,
each way.
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"Tin Woodsmn" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> I will be spending a week in Santa Monica and should have some spare time
on
> my hands. Are there any worthwhile WW places to visit?
>
> TW
>
Thanks to all. The places to visit are all welcomed.
TW
In article <pv9Cb.1588$gN.1513@fed1read05>, [email protected] says...
> Well that sounds great but its about a 60 mile drive!
>
Everything in Southern California is a 60 mile drive!
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> As Lou mentioned
My apologies Lew.
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In article <[email protected]>,
"J.B. Bobbitt" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Where's the "Spruce Goose" these days? Long Beach? Lotta' wwod in that
> puppy.
Lotsa wood, but little if any spruce as I recall.
As Lou mentioned it was moved to McMinnville, Oregon (45mi +/- SW of
Portland) a while back. It's now in an aviation museum run by Evergreen
Aviation in memory of the founder's son. There are dozens of notable
aircraft, both miliary and civilian, in the museum as well. Just this
year (or maybe it was last year), the museum obtained an SR-71, trucked
it up I-5 and after some resto, it too will go on display. Quite an
impressive assembleage of aircraft.
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On Thu, 11 Dec 2003 23:13:50 GMT, "Tin Woodsmn" <[email protected]> brought
forth from the murky depths:
>I will be spending a week in Santa Monica and should have some spare time on
>my hands. Are there any worthwhile WW places to visit?
Definitely get yourself over to Gamble House in Pasadena while
you're there. Greene and Greene built it.
http://www.gamblehouse.org/
P.S: Take diapers. You'll soil yourself when you see the work.
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"Quadindad2" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Austin Hardwoods, Santa Ana. Ask to see the owners collection of old
planes.
> John