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31 posts in 306 days
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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I am 26 years old and live in Winnipeg Manitoba. I work as a graphic designer during the day and try to fit in as much shop time as I possibly can in the evenings and weekends.
I am very lucky to have come from a long line of woodworkers, and have quite a lot to live up to. My grandfather was trained in Germany as a master cabinet maker specializing in staircases. In the early 60's, he moved to Canada and became a Pattern Maker. Later on my dad was also trained as a pattern maker.
As for me, I worked at, what would become, my Dad's pattern shop for a couple of years until the work became too inconsistent. I then moved onto construction and carpentry until... eventually.. I stumbled upon Graphic Design.
I have been working as a designer for about three years and have recently moved into my very first home with my wife. A new home gave me the opportunity to have my own woodworking shop, something that I've always wanted but never thought I have. As of right now it's quite modest but is growing everyday.
-- Blair
| commented on | Back Porch Bench | 22 days ago |
| added project | Back Porch Bench | 24 days ago |
| commented on | Router Table Extension | 61 days ago |
| replied on | Uh-oh! Wanting something for nothing! | 82 days ago |
| added project | Wooden Jewelry | 97 days ago |
| replied on | Memory Test............ | 149 days ago |
| added project | Walnut Jewelry Box | 176 days ago |
| added blog entry | Picture Upload Problems | 177 days ago |
| commented on | Leecraft Phenolic Insert GE-3 | 180 days ago |
| commented on | Leecraft Phenolic Insert GE-3 | 180 days ago |
| replied on | Drill press | 199 days ago |
| replied on | RIDGID's REPEATACUT: WHAT DOES IT DO? | 220 days ago |
| replied on | RIDGID's REPEATACUT: WHAT DOES IT DO? | 224 days ago |
| replied on | RIDGID's REPEATACUT: WHAT DOES IT DO? | 224 days ago |
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Is anyone else having troubles uploading photos when making a new project? I’ve made my pics low res and the file sizes are only about 128kb so I’m not sure why it’s taking so long to attach. The first one usually comes up in sec...
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Hello Everyone, I just wanted to let you all know that I’ve finally posted some pictures of my workshop. Enjoy! http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/BlairH/workshop
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Hello Everyone, I just wanted to let all of my fellow Lumberjocks know about the sale at Home Depot on the Ridgid 13” planer. The regular price was $499 but it is now on sale for $299! This sale just started and will be over next Sunday. ...
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Bigdogs117
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1808 posts in 513 days
posted 306 days ago
Welcome to the shop. I look forward to seeing your projects and I hope you enjoy the site. There is alot of good information available from both professionals and amateurs who are willing to share their craft. God Bless!
-- Rusty
Karson
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25794 posts in 1292 days
posted 306 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. †
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Todd Thomas
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4827 posts in 340 days
posted 306 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks….It will be a great resource for you and your projects. There are a bunch of great people here willing to help……have fun….Looking forward to your projects and posts….. WARNING: Visiting LumberJocks has proven to be addictive.
-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †
Max
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posted 306 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
ND2ELK
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6134 posts in 666 days
posted 306 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration, the information is priceless and the people are supportive. The only problem is, the site can get addictive.
God Bless
tom
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
jim1953
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posted 306 days ago
Hay Welcome to LJs Its a Great Place
-- Jim, Kentucky
Scott Bryan
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posted 306 days ago
Hello Blair,
Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be an exciting and enjoyable part of your woodworking journey.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
trifern
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7894 posts in 659 days
posted 306 days ago
Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
woodworm
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posted 305 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
HallTree
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posted 305 days ago
Welcome Blair. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. Looking forward to see your projects and comments. Work safe in the shop and don’t forget to use pushsticks.
-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota
Blair Helgason
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31 posts in 306 days
posted 305 days ago
Thank you all for the thoughtful comments, they’re very much appreciated.
-- Blair
Grumpy
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posted 304 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks . This is a great community of people with like interests.There is much to learn here & you will have the opportunity to share your skills & ideas with others. I hope you enjoy LJ’s as much as I do.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
rikkor
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posted 303 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 260 days ago
Blair, Welcome to LumberJocks!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker