Mama Jo in Action!

[Nathan the Machinist]

Zack was glad to see Jo when she came home last night. I thought it was adorable and took a picture.

 

[MikeKu825]

Look at the happiness on that face! .. Also, Zack seems pretty happy too.

 

[Standard78]

The table height is standardized. The board height the 2x4 sits on is 32 inches. Momma Jo is "freakishly" short. I'm only 5 ft tall.

Well that makes sense now!
I was thinking that some adjustable legs on that bench would be fairly easy to install so the 2x4 could be brought down to waist level for full swing potential.

 

[MikeKu825]

Well that makes sense now!
I was thinking that some adjustable legs on that bench would be fairly easy to install so the 2x4 could be brought down to waist level for full swing potential.

Actually, it would make sense to measure the height of the table against the competitor instead of using a fixed height. It would mitigate competitor height as an advantage and help focus on technique and blade prep.

 

[adamlau]

Very nice

 

[Jo the Machinist]

It's all good. What I lack in height I make up for in meanness.

It's funny, but I only realize how short I am when I see someone and think, "wow, that person is really short" and then they turn out to be my height.

 

[Standard78]

Actually, it would make sense to measure the height of the table against the competitor instead of using a fixed height. It would mitigate competitor height as an advantage and help focus on technique and blade prep.

Exactly.
Of course all of this could complicate their process!
I'm a stickler though when it comes to workbench or sawhorse height. Everything has to be just right to be efficient.

 

[TRfromMT]

Yeah, they apparently lived on taco bell this weekend. The house has smelled better...

This is one of the funnier things I have seen posted today. Imagine there was a mad scramble to clean up before you got home, too!!

If not, next time call about an hour out....

 

[JustinFournier]

This is one of the funnier things I have seen posted today. Imagine there was a mad scramble to clean up before you got home, too!!

If not, next time call about an hour out....

Ahhhhh Mom is almost home!!! Clean up fast or she is gonna kill us!!

 

[coiledwire]

I vote for Jo to swing the blade and Nate film on the next demo/hard use video that comes up.

 

[PeteyTwoPointOne]

You placed really well and you're gonna go UP UP UP from there!

You had quite a few cheerleaders too! Thanks for posting

 

[Dan Keffeler]

It doesn't necessarily have to be behind your back, but it does have to be safely out of the way. The only thing your off hand is allowed to touch is the pins to release the balls.

Ha ha
She said "release the balls"

 

[xxwarderxx]

Nice job Jo. That looks incredibly fun.

I've only seen videos of Dan demolishing the course before these.

Oh noooo! Hopefully the kids won't forget to feed Sadie

And Mark. Don't forget to feed Mark!

Ha ha
She said "release the balls"

That's what I use my off hand for too!

 

[Lorien]

Ha ha
She said "release the balls"

and "touch the pin"

hey Jo, I wonder if it would help you if you wore some heavy work boots with a thick outsole. Heavy footwear might slow you down a little bit, but the ballast might help you generate a bit more power, and the thick sole could set you up with an 1" or more additional height. From one hobbit to another...

 

[Jo the Machinist]

I'm "fun-sized", thank you!

 

[Casinostocks]

^ is there such a category at Ladies Bladesports?

 

[greatscoot]

Very cool video.

 

[Gossman Knives]

Great run Jo. Very nice meeting you. Good to see you as a part of the ladies of Bladesports. I do plan on being in Meadville at Peter's Heat treating's cut.
Scott

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Great run Jo. Very nice meeting you. Good to see you as a part of the ladies of Bladesports. I do plan on being in Meadville at Peter's Heat treating's cut.
Scott

See you then Scott!

 

[Jo the Machinist]

Very cool video.

Thanks!