Drivel Starved Nation!
A long, long time ago, in a woodshop far away, I started Bridge City Tool Works. 1983 to be exact. Continue reading
A Treasure Trove of Bridge City Tools Headed for Auction…
June, 13th, 2016
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Rain, The Holidays, and My Ineptitude…
December, 14th, 2015
“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” — Albert Einstein
Dear Drivel Starved Nation;
Two weeks ago I woke up in the middle of the night bothered by a couple of design decisions I made. This is not unusual, but it is rare when it happens AFTER we have announced a new product. Continue reading
Chopstick Master from Bridge City Wins Major Award in China…
November, 18th, 2015
Drivel Starved Nation-
I created this blog as a space where I can act like an idiot, insult our customers, shamelessly plug new product ideas, embarrass my grown children, create mayhem for the staff here, and occasionally share information that is actually interesting. That said, I sadly announce that we have some good news to share. Continue reading
Something Groovy from Bridge City Tool Works…
November, 5th, 2015
"People ask me what I would most appreciate for my eighty-seventh birthday, I tell them, a paternity suit."— George Burns
Dear Drivel Starved Nation;
I have some really cool news regarding the Chopstick Master but I am going to save it until next week because it might get cooler… Continue reading
The Chopstick Olympics and Other Cool News…
October, 1st, 2015
“Though I can and sometimes do use chopsticks, I much prefer using my hands to pee.” — Jarod Kintz
Drivel Starved Nation!
I am back from my third trip to Asia in the last six months and this was the best trip yet — I have lots of news to share.
I stopped by the factory producing the Chopstick Master and watched as the very first units were being boxed. This was so cool to see. Production right now is constrained to 1,000 units per month, but will dramatically increase at the first of the year. Here’s a pic; Continue reading
Making Chopsticks the Bridge City Way… September 9th is the Day!
September, 1st, 2015
"Creativity isn’t about wild talent as much as it’s about productivity. To find new ideas that work, you need to try a lot that don’t. It’s a pure numbers game." — Robert Sutton
Drivel Starved Nation;
Sunday I leave for China, my third visit in the last six months. I must say, the experiences and friendships I have accumulated are lasting and incredibly rewarding. This may be the most fun six months of my BCTW business life. To think it took 32 years to have this much fun doesn’t say much for me does it? Oh well. Continue reading
What’s New at Bridge City Tool Works and Other News…
August, 17th, 2015
"Don't believe everything you read on the internet."— Abraham Lincoln
Drivel Starved Nation:
This Thursday, I will host the final design review for the Chopstick Master—the production prototype is being hand delivered to Portland this week.
Never in my life did I ever expect to be responsible for a product that makes people so happy. Over the last 32 years, it seems all Bridge City has ever accomplished is the ability to piss people off because we don’t have “Made in China” prices. The irony is appropriate I suppose.
Making Chopsticks in Taipei with the New Chopstick Master™ from Bridge City Tool Works.
August, 3rd, 2015
"When 99% of people doubt your idea, you're either gravely wrong or about to make history." — Scott Belsky
Dear Drivel Starved Nation-
Several weeks ago, over the Forth of July holiday, I traveled to Taipei to unveil the second generation of the Chopstick Master™. If you have never been to Taipei in July, it is hot. So hot in fact, on my cab ride to the exhibition hall I saw two trees fighting over a dog…
The second generation of the CSM saw the addition of a small sliding table and saw blade for making the pyramidal finial — think mini-Jointmaker Pro without any bells or whistles. Everything went without a hitch, and we made a lot of chopsticks as you will soon see.
Pictured below is version 3 and it is in production.
