Jimmy Carter, Woodworker RIP

[Admiral]

Although he had a "blended" shop with both power tools and hand tools (and is much more widely known for his Habitat work), I thought it appropriate to note his recent passing, and remind everyone that he made a lot of furniture in his time, and knew a lot of famous WWers, like Maloof and Frid. A few links:

https://www.highlandwoodworking.com/woodnews/wn201.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z20TKseN-1I

Annapolis Graduate, Submarine Officer, Governor, President, Nobel Prize Winner, Habitat Champion, Peanut Farmer, Woodworker and simply a good man. RIP Jimmy. . . .

[Philip1231]

He was a decent human being: we should aspire to be remembered as such.

[GaryMc]

As a supporter of the Carter Center for the last 18 years and attending many of their annual events, I got to know Jimmy and Rosalyn (and all of the family) quite well.  Very active they were up until the last 3-4 years - still roaming the globe, writing books, and yes, still woodworking.  Every year he was still making something to put up for auction at the Carter Center Weekend (a crib, a chair, a hope chest as examples).  These items would fetch anywhere from 1 to 2 million to support the Center.

I have his book on woodworking showing all of his work (and very detailed descriptions of the processes) over the years - a very thick volume with great photography.  I also have many of his other books, audio tapes, and CDs - read by the author of course.

How this pair (yes, Rosalyn was no slouch either) could roam the globe to godforsaken places, write more than 30 books, establish and keep the Center's emphasis on eradicating terrible diseases across the world, advocate for peace and fair elections, fly fish all over - even produce some decent wines - and still have time for woodworking is beyond me.  The media always focuses on the HfH work, but that is such a miniscule part of the whole.

And I think Jimmy does not get a fair shake as President; for example - the gas crisis.  That hit well before his time in office - in 1973 I moved from Maryland to Louisiana and had to go to four gas stations to get enough fuel to get out of town.  As to the hostages, it is obvious the release deal was done before Reagan took office, and the Iranians just wanted to pull a slick one.  Once Rosalyn said that if Jimmy had bombed Tehran he would have been reelected - that he did not escalate the situation to that degree says something about the man.

May a great man rest in peace.

[Tapper]

I don't believe anyone would think Jimmy Carter was a bad person. He did many good things before and after he left the Oval Office. He was a woeful president, unfortunately. This coming from someone who voted for him in his first run.

Habitat For Humanity has the prominence it now enjoys almost solely because of his involvement. He was a great and well intended humanitarian IMO.

Doug

[Kudzu]

Of all the living Presidents I always said I would rather meet him than any others and not because of Political reasons.
I think he is the only one I would actually have enjoyed being around.
Didn't know a lot about his woodworking but I knew enough to know we would get along and visiting him at home would have been fun. As long as we didn't talk Politics. :-)

[RogerD]

As a supporter of the Carter Center for the last 18 years and attending many of their annual events, I got to know Jimmy and Rosalyn (and all of the family) quite well.  Very active they were up until the last 3-4 years - still roaming the globe, writing books, and yes, still woodworking.  Every year he was still making something to put up for auction at the Carter Center Weekend (a crib, a chair, a hope chest as examples).  These items would fetch anywhere from 1 to 2 million to support the Center.

I have his book on woodworking showing all of his work (and very detailed descriptions of the processes) over the years - a very thick volume with great photography.  I also have many of his other books, audio tapes, and CDs - read by the author of course.

How this pair (yes, Rosalyn was no slouch either) could roam the globe to godforsaken places, write more than 30 books, establish and keep the Center's emphasis on eradicating terrible diseases across the world, advocate for peace and fair elections, fly fish all over - even produce some decent wines - and still have time for woodworking is beyond me.  The media always focuses on the HfH work, but that is such a miniscule part of the whole.

And I think Jimmy does not get a fair shake as President; for example - the gas crisis.  That hit well before his time in office - in 1973 I moved from Maryland to Louisiana and had to go to four gas stations to get enough fuel to get out of town.  As to the hostages, it is obvious the release deal was done before Reagan took office, and the Iranians just wanted to pull a slick one.  Once Rosalyn said that if Jimmy had bombed Tehran he would have been reelected - that he did not escalate the situation to that degree says something about the man.

May a great man rest in peace.

What are the names of his books and are they available to purchase?

[GaryMc]

What are the names of his books and are they available to purchase?

Too numerous to list - see here for a complete list:

https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/jimmy-cart...gJxu_D_BwE

Some are out of print (like the woodworking book).  The story is that shortly after leaving office he started writing to provide cash to restore the near-bankrupt (from the blind trust while he was in office) peanut farm business, then continued on to provide funds to start the Carter Center.  I'm sure he felt there was meaningful things to be broadcast for which he had unique knowledge or opinions so he continued on.

The only non-fiction he wrote was The Hornets Nest, about the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas.  Well researched and a good read about those times not normally covered in print.

[RogerD]

Too numerous to list - see here for a complete list:

https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/jimmy-cart...gJxu_D_BwE

Some are out of print (like the woodworking book).  The story is that shortly after leaving office he started writing to provide cash to restore the near-bankrupt (from the blind trust while he was in office) peanut farm business, then continued on to provide funds to start the Carter Center.  I'm sure he felt there was meaningful things to be broadcast for which he had unique knowledge or opinions so he continued on.

The only non-fiction he wrote was The Hornets Nest, about the Revolutionary War in the Carolinas.  Well researched and a good read about those times not normally covered in print.

Thank you for the list.

I did a search and found his woodworking book here Book - "The Craftmanship of Jimmy Carter" (Hardcover Edition) — Friends of Jimmy Carter.  Right click on the link and open in a new tab.  $40.00.

Roger