169 posts in 2203 days Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada 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 Latest Activity | view all »
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Bigdogs117
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#1 posted 01-20-2009 03:14 AM
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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#2 posted 01-20-2009 03:35 AM
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
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#3 posted 01-20-2009 03:43 AM
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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#4 posted 01-20-2009 04:00 AM
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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#5 posted 01-20-2009 04:21 AM
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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#6 posted 01-20-2009 04:42 AM
Hay Welcome to LJs Its a Great Place
-- Jim, Kentucky
Scott Bryan
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#7 posted 01-20-2009 05:27 AM
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
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#8 posted 01-20-2009 05:36 AM
Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
woodworm
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#9 posted 01-20-2009 08:21 AM
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
HallTree
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#10 posted 01-20-2009 07:14 PM
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
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#11 posted 01-20-2009 08:43 PM
Thank you all for the thoughtful comments, they’re very much appreciated.
-- Blair
Grumpy
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#12 posted 01-21-2009 11:44 PM
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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#13 posted 01-22-2009 02:17 PM
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Beginningwoodworker
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#14 posted 03-07-2009 03:39 AM
Blair, Welcome to LumberJocks!
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker
Bureaucrat
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#15 posted 01-17-2010 01:58 AM
Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary as a Lumber Jock! I look forward to more of your posts.
-- Gary
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