Lee Jesberger – Inventor of the Ezee-Feed feed and outlet system
Lee Jesberger is a general contractor. For most people, 30 years of running a general contracting business is enough, but obviously this man doesn’t need sleep. In addition to his contracting business, he is a master carpenter, writer, webmaster, instructor, and inventor of the Ezee-Feed feed/exit system.
Lee runs a contracting business specializing 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 world of fine furniture/cabinet making. I’ve posted some of his projects below, but you should see more on his website.
Lee’s typical day begins at the workplace where he calls himself a cabinetmaker/furniture maker. This is an understatement. What he creates are works of art.
Then he comes home and works at his backyard store. Not just a shed, this “man’s cabin” has (almost) every professional toy the boy wonder could want. Later in his night, he writes instructional articles and posts projects on his website. Some time later, perhaps after a midnight coffee break, he works on his side business: the Ezee-Feed feed-and-run system.
The Ezee-Feed feed/exit system was created as a result of the need for a major renovation project. Tired of the problems created by using a roller stand, Lee created his own handy shop device that provides the same precision and ease of use as a sliding table saw BUT at a fraction of the price. It is designed to allow one person to easily cut/tear laminated products and rough wood less than 1/32 thick. This device reduces your physical effort, while doubling your productivity safely and accurately. See the Ezee-Feed in action; go here now: http://www.ezee-feed.com.
Lee and Bruce embarked on various woodworking shows to promote the Ezee-Feed product. Two somewhat shy guys, posing as marketers, initially felt like bad used car salesmen. That was until people started talking to them and realized that they were actually professional and experienced cabinetmakers and furniture makers. Lee and Bruce started talking about their projects and jobs, and the carpenters started asking them questions. The result of those Woodworking Show inquiries is the website http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com. This free resource for woodworkers is packed with information, like a glossary of woodworking terms, free woodworking plans and tips, and cabinet door building instructions. Lee also regularly participates in a woodworking forum called http://www.lumberjocks.com.
What does Lee find most satisfying? Work with the client to give him the final product that he wants. 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. You have to put the whole project together within budget and time constraints. It’s often a frustrating job, especially if you end up working with people who aren’t particularly competent, but the end result and the customer satisfaction make it worthwhile,” says Lee.
Lee’s list of the top ten tools:
1. Saw Delta Delta
2. Jet cross cutting table
3. Ezee-Feed feed/exit system
4. 20″ Powermatic Glider
5. 18″ Jet Band Saw
6. In-line turf drill for adjustable shelving
7. Blum Hinge Machine: Cuts Three Holes for Euro-Style Hinge
8. Ashley Isles Carving Tools
9. Japanese Wood Chisels: Far superior to western chisels, laminated plates, incredible tools to work with, some are truly works of art.
10. 8″ Delta Woodpecker