[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Tischler, Stuhler, und Fenstermacher

[Gary Warner]

Otto,

I did not start this conversation, but I thank you for your in-depth 
answer.  I am constantly amazed at what information is available on the 
Internet in general, and in this group in particular.

Gary

At 11:37 AM 11/25/2004, Otto wrote:
>German language can be concrete in expression.
>
>In Germany today, a carpenter is a "schreiner'.
>In Germany today, a furniture maker is a "tischler".
>
>We are undoubtedly discussing yesterday and cottage industry.
>Times have changed.
>
>">Tischer, Tischler, Tischmacher, Tischner - tablemaker; joiner.<"
>
>Fenstermacher= Window maker.
>Tischler= Table maker.
>Stuhler= Chair maker.
>
>Tisch is a table.  eg. "am tisch sitzen'. . "sit at the table'.
>   A "Tisch'ler" would be someone who does something with tables. e.g.
>build them.
>
>To build them one would need experience in 'joining' two pieces or more
>of wood.  i.e. "Joiner",
>using joints, screws, glue and nails to do so.
>
>The main trade category would be "Carpentry"
>
>Sub-categories of Carpentry>joinery would include those who've
>specialized as; Table makers, Cabinet makers, Chair makers, Door
>makers, Window makers, Stair makers. . . etc.
>
>Carpenter>Joiner>Tablemaker or door maker or window maker or cabinet
>maker...etc.
>
>Present day categorization of the trade "Carpenter" will vary from the
>cottage industry days of yesteryear with 100 acre factories and
>assembly lines using robotics to churn out what the craftsman would do
>in his little shop with hand tools.
>
>Richard O. Schienke
>...  Otto
>
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