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Mark Shymanski	tomfromwinnipeg
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169 posts in 1873 days

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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I am 29 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 six 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

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Dewalt Compact Router: Not a Review

424 days ago by Blair Helgason

Hey Everyone, I haven’t posted anything in a while so I thought I’d get something down just so people know I’m still alive. I recently bought the Dewalt Compact Router and I have to tell everyone that I absolutely love it. I s...

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Handplanes: A Rare Victory

821 days ago by Blair Helgason

Hey Everyone, it’s been a while… oh well. I just thought I’d share this with you. I would consider myself primarily a power tool user. My experience with handplanes has been limited to breaking or rounding over the odd edge wi...

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Videos On LeeValley Site

833 days ago by Blair Helgason

Hey Everyone, just wanted to let you know that the LeeValley site now has some video content exclusively on Veritas products. It’s a really nice addition. Check it Out! http://www.leevalley.com/en/home/Videos.aspx

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Basement Workshop: Revised #2: Back-Up Solution

1369 days ago by Blair Helgason

Well, I had my plumber Brother-In-Law over this weekend and we were able to partially solve the problem. It turns out that there was a Backflow Preventer installed in the drain already but the stopper had broken off. I replaced it for $20 and abou...

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Basement Workshop: Revised #1: Flooded Shop, What a Mess!

1372 days ago by Blair Helgason

Well, even though my shop was functioning just fine I’m forced to reorganize. Now don’t get me wrong, it wasn’t perfect by any means but since I’ll have to clear out the basement completely anyways I might as well re-assess...

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Bigdogs117 home \| projects \| blog 1853 posts in 2080 days #1 posted 1873 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 home \| projects \| blog 34751 posts in 2859 days #2 posted 1873 days ago	Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. † -- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Todd Thomas home \| projects \| blog 4969 posts in 1907 days #3 posted 1873 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 home \| projects \| blog 55917 posts in 2732 days #4 posted 1873 days ago	Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… *Welcome* -- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
ND2ELK home \| projects \| blog 13495 posts in 2233 days #5 posted 1873 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 home \| projects \| blog 2635 posts in 2301 days #6 posted 1873 days ago	Hay Welcome to LJs Its a Great Place -- Jim, Kentucky
Scott Bryan home \| projects \| blog 27251 posts in 2281 days #7 posted 1873 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. -- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
trifern home \| projects \| blog 8132 posts in 2226 days #8 posted 1873 days ago	Welcome to LJ’s. -- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
woodworm home \| projects \| blog 14120 posts in 2049 days #9 posted 1872 days ago	Welcome to Lumberjocks! -- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
HallTree home \| projects \| blog 5661 posts in 2226 days #10 posted 1872 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. -- "Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life" Solomon
Blair Helgason home \| projects \| blog 169 posts in 1873 days #11 posted 1872 days ago	Thank you all for the thoughtful comments, they’re very much appreciated. -- Blair
Grumpy home \| projects \| blog 18912 posts in 2310 days #12 posted 1871 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 home \| projects \| blog 11295 posts in 2333 days #13 posted 1870 days ago	Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Beginningwoodworker home \| projects \| blog 13331 posts in 2132 days #14 posted 1827 days ago	Blair, Welcome to LumberJocks! -- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
gjd home \| projects \| blog 18323 posts in 2111 days #15 posted 1511 days ago	Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary as a Lumber Jock! I look forward to more of your posts. -- gjd Southcentral Wisconsin

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