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169 posts in 3078 days

Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
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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.

-- Blair

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replied on	Randon Obrital Sander Problem	04-05-2013 03:18 AM
started topic	Randon Obrital Sander Problem	04-04-2013 08:45 PM
commented on	Dewalt Compact Router: Not a Review	01-07-2013 08:17 PM
added blog entry	Dewalt Compact Router: Not a Review	01-07-2013 05:30 PM
replied on	What's your current Project?	10-22-2012 09:41 PM
commented on	Pistol Grips	09-08-2012 07:35 PM
commented on	Pistol Grips	09-08-2012 02:25 AM
commented on	Pistol Grips	09-08-2012 01:59 AM
added project	Pistol Grips	09-07-2012 09:23 PM
commented on	Table Saw Injury	09-06-2012 03:54 PM
commented on	Walnut Credenza	07-09-2012 02:07 AM
commented on	Walnut Credenza	07-09-2012 01:15 AM
commented on	Walnut Credenza	07-06-2012 10:46 PM
added project	Walnut Credenza	07-06-2012 10:01 PM
commented on	Router Table	06-15-2012 03:58 PM

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Dewalt Compact Router: Not a Review

01-07-2013 05:30 PM 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

12-07-2011 07:27 PM 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

11-25-2011 06:43 PM 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

06-07-2010 06:54 PM 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!

06-04-2010 11:15 PM 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 1864 posts in 3285 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 35062 posts in 4065 days #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 soon moving to Virginia karsonwm@gmail.com †
Todd Thomas home \| projects \| blog 4969 posts in 3113 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 55999 posts in 3937 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 13495 posts in 3438 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 2721 posts in 3506 days #6 posted 01-20-2009 04:42 AM	Hay Welcome to LJs Its a Great Place -- Jim, Kentucky
Scott Bryan home \| projects \| blog 27251 posts in 3486 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 8135 posts in 3431 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 14365 posts in 3255 days #9 posted 01-20-2009 08:21 AM	Welcome to Lumberjocks! -- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
HallTree home \| projects \| blog 5664 posts in 3432 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 169 posts in 3078 days #11 posted 01-20-2009 08:43 PM	Thank you all for the thoughtful comments, they’re very much appreciated. -- Blair
Grumpy home \| projects \| blog 22376 posts in 3515 days #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 home \| projects \| blog 11295 posts in 3539 days #13 posted 01-22-2009 02:17 PM	Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Beginningwoodworker home \| projects \| blog 13347 posts in 3337 days #14 posted 03-07-2009 03:39 AM	Blair, Welcome to LumberJocks!
Bureaucrat home \| projects \| blog 18339 posts in 3316 days #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 D. Stoughton, WI

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