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13 posts in 999 days
Location: Madison, WI
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I would describe myself as a woodworking hobbyist, slowly accruing the tools necessary to create fine furniture for family and friends.
My woodworking philosophy: If I am going to take the time to make a piece of furniture, I am going to take the time to do it "right". And to me, doing it right means using good lumber and traditional joinery techniques (I do not run a production shop). I don't always make them well, but I love practicing and have learned to accept the limitations of my tools and my abilities. I like to use a good balance of machine tools and hand tools and am always looking for a way to do things better (not necessarily faster or easier). Lucky for me, my wife and I have simple tastes. We prefer the clean simple lines of shaker, mission and arts and crafts style furniture.
Other tid-bits about my woodworking...
My favorite task: Hand cutting dovetails.
My least favorite task: Sanding
Skill I'm most proud of: Sharpening
Task I'm most intimidated by: Finishing
-- Andy from Madison,WI -- A student for life...
Latest Activity
| added project | Knitting Basket | 966 days ago |
| commented on | LJ's Profile | 966 days ago |
| commented on | two tables | 966 days ago |
| commented on | Bedrooom set | 966 days ago |
| commented on | Mission Rocking Chair | 966 days ago |
| commented on | Challenge Table by MsDebbieP | 971 days ago |
| commented on | Tile-topped Oak Mission Table | 972 days ago |
| commented on | Hand Dovetail Help | 976 days ago |
| commented on | Hope Chest—Finished! | 976 days ago |
| added project | Cherry End Tables | 976 days ago |
| commented on | Hutch | 976 days ago |
| added project | Hutch | 976 days ago |
| commented on | Andy Rockhill's Profile | 977 days ago |
| signed up | Andy Rockhill's Profile | 999 days ago |
9 comments so far
Karson
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posted 999 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Bill
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posted 999 days ago
Welcome Aboard Andy. We are looking forward to seeing your work.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
oscorner
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posted 995 days ago
Welcome! Let’s see some of your woodworking!
-- Jesus is Lord!
Andy Rockhill
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13 posts in 999 days
posted 977 days ago
Thank you welcoming me. I am looking forward to posting some pictures (and stories) of the projects I’ve made so far. I don’t yet have a digital camera, but I want to get one soon. I’ve just finished a couple of cherry end-tables of my own design.
I am now starting on some folding snack tables for the front porch. They are going to be made of mahogany and feature curved legs and a slatted top. They will hold our drinks as we lounge on the porch swing I made last summer. Pictures and stories to follow…
-- Andy from Madison,WI -- A student for life...
Max
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posted 977 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your woodworking experience… Welcome…
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 976 days ago
Welcome Andy, what I’ve seen of you work so far is really nice.
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
richard58
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posted 975 days ago
this piece is beautiful, and the color of the finish is real nice
-- rickandcarol58@gmail.com
PanamaJack
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posted 922 days ago
Haven’t seen you for a while…Come on back to LumberJocks.
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Bureaucrat
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posted 274 days ago
Happy Anniversary! This week you have been a Lumber Jock for 2 years. It’s always a pleasure to find another Wisconsinite on Lumber Jocks. I work in Madison and live about 20 miles southeast of the capitol.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!