Lee Jesberger is a general contractor.
For most folks, 30 years of running a General Contracting business is enough but obviously this man needs no sleep.
In addition to his contracting business, he is a master woodworker, writer, webmaster, instructor and inventor of the Ezee-Feed Infeed/Outfeed System.
Lee runs a contracting business that specializes in high-end renovations in Sewell, New Jersey, with his partner in crime, Bruce Driscoll.
This dynamic duo is the Batman and Robin of the fine furniture/cabinet making world.
I have posted a few of their projects below but you should really view more at their website.
Lee's typical day begins at the job-site where he calls himself a cabinet/furniture maker.
This is an understatement.
What he creates are works of art.
He then comes home and works in his backyard shop.
Not a simple shed, this "man shack" has(almost), all the professional toys the boy wonder could want.
Later into his night, he writes instructional articles and posts projects on his website.
Sometime later, perhaps after a midnight coffee break, he works on his side business: The Ezee-Feed Infeed Outfeed System.
The Ezee-Feed Infeed/Outfeed System was created as a result of a need on a large renovation project.
Tired of the problems created when using a Roller Stand, Lee created his own handy shop device that provides the same accuracy and ease of use as a sliding table saw BUT, at a fraction of the price.
It is designed to enable one person to easily cut/rip sheet goods and rough lumber to measurements under 1/32 thick.
This device reduces your physical exertion, while safely and accurately doubling your productivity.
See the Ezee-Feed in action; go here now: http://www.
ezee-feed.
com.
Lee and Bruce embarked on a number of Woodworking shows to promote the Ezee-Feed product.
Two somewhat shy guys, posing as marketing professionals, they initially felt like bad used car salesmen.
That is until folks began talking to them and realized that they were actually experienced, professional cabinet/furniture makers.
Lee and Bruce began talking about their projects and jobs, and woodworkers began asking them questions.
The result of those Woodworking Show inquisitions is the website http://www.
prowoodworkingtips.
com.
This free resource for woodworkers is packed full of information like a glossary of woodworking terms, free woodworking plans and tips, and instructions for cabinet door construction.
Lee also participates regularly on a woodworkers forum called http://www.
lumberjocks.
com.
What does Lee find the most satisfying? Working with the client to give them the final product that they want.
It's that "Wow" factor that inspires him to constantly improve his craft.
He appreciates the beauty, grace and concern for proportion that 18th century American furniture makers adhered to.
"And they accomplished all of this with primitive tools compared to what we use now," says Lee.
"Being a contractor is like being a conductor in an orchestra.
You have to bring the entire project together within budget and time constraints.
It is often a frustrating job, especially if you end up working with people who aren't especially competent, but the end result and the clients' satisfaction are make it all worth while," says Lee.
Lee's List of Top Ten Tools: 1.
Delta Unisaw 2.
Jet cross cut table 3.
Ezee-Feed Infeed/Outfeed System 4.
20" Powermatic planer 5.
18" Jet Bandsaw 6.
Grass inline booring machine for adjustable shelving 7.
Blum hinge machine - cuts three holes for European style hinges 8.
Ashley Isles carving tools 9.
Japanese wood chisels - far superior to Western chisels, laminated plates, incredible tools to work with, some are really works of art.
10.
Delta 8" Joiner