Readers pay tribute to Jerry Metz.Editor's note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : Wood & Wood Products has received numerous calls and letters from readers since announcing in the May issue that Contributing Editor A contributing editor is a magazine job title that varies in responsibilities. Most often, a contributing editor is a freelancer who has proven ability and readership draw. Jerry Metz planned to retire at the year's end. Some wanted to express their remorse that the column was coming to an end after 32 years. Some just wanted to express their gratitude to Jerry for his help. Most wanted Most Wanted may refer to:
Dear Jerry-- I just wanted to let you know I've enjoyed and learned from your columns for years. You have provided well-written, useful answers to real world problems. Who could ask for more in a free magazine? Thanks and enjoy retirement! Gordon Smith
Gordon Harold Smith (born May 25, 1952) is Oregon's junior United States Senator, currently serving his second term. He is a member of the Republican Party. Compton Lumber & Hardware Seattle, WA Jerry, You have saved us so much money and headaches for so many years. Thanks, Rick Hayes Commercial Laminations Antioch, TN Dear Mr. Metz: I was very sorry to read of your retirement in Wood & Wood Products magazine. I have been a professional guitar maker since 1966 and ever since I have been receiving your magazine. Your column is always the first read. Your advice has always been well expressed and carefully considered and I have never read a reply that I didn't, agree with. For me, your advice represents an adherence to the "golden rule" and a level of integrity rarely found in the corporate world today. You treat the problems of wood handling, employee and customer relations and other issues as if you were in the other person's shoes. There is a right ("Metz") way to follow procedures and treat customers and you have been an inspiration in your unfailing adherence and advocacy of following the right way. Your advice has saved me from costly mistakes in the past and I can only hope that you will see fit to publish a book that summarizes your knowledge. It should be required reading for anyone in the wood business. I wish you all the best in your retirement. Sincerely, Richard Brune Evanston, IL Dear Jerry, Congratulations on your official "retirement" from W&WP. You've meant the world to us. It's been great working with you. Harry Urban Vice President/Publishing Director Wood & Wood Products Lincolnshire, IL Loved your no-nonsense responses. Karl Muench KUM Design Jerry, Best wishes and thanks for sharing "Thanks for Sharing" is an episode from the third season of the American television series Farscape, written by Clayvon C. Harris and directed by Ian Barry. Synopsis The two Crichtons (from previous episode, "Eat Me") argue over who is "the clone". your knowledge. Dan Cassens Purdue University Purdue University (pərdy  `, -d`), main campus at West Lafayette, Ind.
West Lafayette West Lafayette, city (1990 pop. 25,907), Tippecanoe co., W Ind., a suburb of Lafayette, on the Wabash River; inc. 1924. A primarily residential city, it is the seat of Purdue Univ. , IN All the best to you, Jerry. Your knowledge has been a help. Bob Gronlund Wood-Mode Kreamer, PA Jerry, Thanks for all the great articles and suggestions, advice, etc. Eric Hess Webb Furniture Galax galax: see diapensia. , VA Hello Jerry, I have enjoyed your work for years. Have a great retirement. Bill Powell Slate Industries The slate industry is the industry related to the extraction and processing of slate. Slate is either quarried from an slate quarry or reached by tunneling in a slate mine. Eugene, OR Dear Jerry, I've enjoyed your articles over the past years. The industry will miss you. Your articles helped the growth of our company. The insight and knowledge you have given helped me out of several situations* Good luck on your retirement. Mario DiNardo Jr. Custom Woodworking Inc. Pottsville, PA Jerry, Appreciate all of the advice you have given to the industry! Philip Martin Philip Martin can be:
Hafele America Best wood advice I've ever had! Mr B. Jerry, my hero!! A champion in t,he woodworking world. David Spencer David Spencer (b.1963) in Moncton, New Brunswick. (Father Bill Spencer; mother Jean Spencer). Mr. Spencer was a university dropout who moved to Vancouver in the 1980s where he found work at an alternate radio station. Willow Creek Willow Creek may refer to: In Christianity:
Willow Creek, MT Thanks Jerry! QSI QSI Quality Step Increase QSI Quality Systems International QSI Quality Service Index QSI Quality Salary Increase QSI Qualimetrics Sensor Interface QSI Unable to Break in on Transmission (radiotelegraphy) Custom Cabinets Austin, TX Dear Jerry, I have enjoyed your articles over the years, Good luck and God bless. David McIntyre David Martin McIntyre (1859 – 8 March, 1938) was a Scottish preacher and Principal of the Bible Training Institute, Glasgow from 1913 to 1938. David McIntyre was the son of Rev Malcolm McIntyre, (16 January, 1819 – 10 October, 1903) and his wife Mary Ann Grass America Kernersville, NC Enjoyed your column since the mid '80s! Ed Collins Acme (company, jargon) ACME - /ak'mee/ 1. A Company that Makes Everything. The canonical imaginary business. Possibly also derived from the word "acme" meaning "highest point". 2. A program for MS-DOS. Face Grain Wood Yo-Yo Co. Columbus, OH I will miss your column. Bob Newell Best wishes and thanks for all you have done. Your friends at the Composite Panel Association Gaithesburh, MD Fabulous column. I'm really going to miss it! John Sample Thanks Jerry Thanks for your sage wisdom and advice. Tom Longwell Jerry, You are the best! Gary Clouser Furniture Factory Lebanon, OR So long Jerry. We're going to miss your work. We loved your column! We learned a lot. The Boys at Woodmac Jerry, I've read your reports for many of the 20 years I've spent in the furniture industry. Good luck to you. Ed Freiland Dear Jerry, I've been reading your articles for quite a spell. Enjoyed them a lot. Sorry to see you're retiring Hope your future will be bright. Enjoy, Steve J. I've learned a lot in the short time I've read your column. Thank you! Sincerely, L. Fisher I have enjoyed your articles over the years. Bob Henderson Bob Henderson is a former radio DJ and talk show host whose career culminated in Cleveland, Ohio. Henderson started his career at WNCO-AM in Ashland, Ohio, and worked at several Cleveland AM stations. Dear Readers, I can't begin to thank you all enough for the kind words and sentiments expressed in your letters, cards and notes. Believe me, the pleasure of helping out the woodworkers who have consulted me for advice through the years has been all mine. While it never occurred to me when I started the column 30-odd years ago that I'd still be writing for Wood & Wood Products in the 21st century, I also must confess that I never gave much thought to retiring. I've never been a quitter quit·ter n. One who gives up easily. Noun 1. quitter - a person who gives up too easily individual, mortal, person, somebody, someone, soul - a human being; "there was too much for one person to do" . The very thought of no longer doing something that I truly love, as I do writing this column, is hard to get used to. The woodworking industry, and the world for that matter, has changed so much since I ended my first career as a furniture maker and started my second career as a consultant and columnist. I marvel at the technological advancements and productivity improvements made possible by the computer. Likewise, I have been duly impressed by the major strides and refinements in particleboard/MDF, cutting tools, finishes, decorative laminates ... you name it. Yet, in spite of these major developments, it never ceased to amaze me that so many reader problems came down to fundamentals related to moisture content, panel construction and the like. And who ever thought so many woodworkers would write to me with questions about gluesize? In closing, I also wish to thank the good folks at Wood & Wood Products, Rich, Harry and the gang, for their great work behind the scenes. I wish nothing but the greatest success for everyone involved in this grand industry. My best to you all, Jerry Jerry Metz's Career Highlights March 1930 Jerry graduates from the University of Chicago with a Bachelor of Philosophy Bachelor of Philosophy (B.Phil.; occasionally B.Ph. or Ph.B.) is the title of an academic degree. Despite its name, in many universities – for example, the University of Oxford – it is a graduate degree. University of Oxford The B.Phil. degree. He joins J.L. Metz Furniture Co., a company founded in 1898 by his father 1932 Metz Furniture purchases an abandoned 200,000-square-foot piano factory in Hammond, IN, for $125,000. World War II Jerry serves as operations officer at the Ft. Bluff Arsenal in Arkansas. He receives the Legion Merit and the War Department Commendation medals For other medals of the same name, see . The Commendation Medal is a mid-level United States military award which is presented for sustained acts of heroism or meritorious service. . 1948 Metz Furniture celebrates its 50th anniversary by sponsoring a contest looking for Looking for In the context of general equities, this describing a buy interest in which a dealer is asked to offer stock, often involving a capital commitment. Antithesis of in touch with. some of its original furniture. 1950s Jerry serves two terms on the National Association of Furniture Manufacturers (NAFM NAFM Nippon Automatic Fine Machinery ) Board of Directors. 1950s-1960s Metz Furniture receives more than a dozen consecutive safely awards from NAFM. the plant earns the reputation as being the "world's safest in its field." 1951 Jerry becomes president of Metz Furniture. 1954 Metz Furniture embarks on a three-year modernization project that encompasses the addition of 25 major new machines and a new dry kiln dry kiln n. A heated chamber in which cut lumber is dried and seasoned. Noun 1. dry kiln - a kiln for drying and seasoning lumber kiln - a furnace for firing or burning or drying such things as porcelain or bricks system. 1961 NAFM names Jerry to the perpetuating office of treasurer. March 1965 Wood & Wood Products "Salutes" Jerry for his many outstanding contributions to the wood products industry. Summer 1965 Metz Furniture invests $100,000 in a fully-conveyorized finishing system. 1970 Jerry sells Metz Furniture. At its, peak the company had annual sales of $3 million and employed about 300 people. January 1971 Jerry joins Wood & Wood Products as a Contributing Editor. Assignments include reporting on technology at the International Woodworking Fair in Louisville, KY. August 1976 Jerry's W&WP column is retitled "Consult Jerry Metz." He provides solutions to reader problems in an interactive Q&A format. December 1996 W&WP publishes the "Best of Jerry Metz" to celebrate his silver anniversary with the magazine. December 2002 Jerry retires after serving W&WP readers for 32 years. |
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