4006 posts in 1203 days Location: Devon, England, UK I've done many jobs in my time from computers to shelf stacking but the one constant has been my hobby of box making. I do some furniture occaisionally but mostly boxes. Recently I've become interested in patterns (cutting boards, wall hangings). I like using exotic woods and found Lumberjocks whilst searching for Ebony.You'll see a lot of that, plus Purpleheart, Padauk and a lot of other highly coloured woods in my work. I woodwork for the challenge and enjoyment it brings. When I'm in my workshop all the everyday problems seem to disappear. Planning projects and overcoming woodworking problems are where I get my mental kicks. I like trying different approaches and techniques. Unfortunately though I never got on with turning. I'm a great one for accuracy. I like making my own tools and jigs but these are only a means to an end for me. Enabling me to complete whatever project I've just dreamt up. An important note for anyone following my work. Particularly the blogging part. When I demonstrate techniques, guards and safety features are not shown in the interest of clarity of the particular point being made. It is YOUR individual responsibility to take any and all safety measures you see fit in order to protect yourself when woodworking. I am NOT in the business of telling you what safety measures to take. So no whingeing and don't bother telling me I need to work safer. My safety is MY responsibility. Before you get any ideas about me being competitive, I march to my own tune thank you. I also design in and use the metric system. If you need to know the imperial equivalent of one of my measurements there is a calculator in the device you are using to read this with. There are 25.4mm to 1 inch. Its not rocket science. I expect people to wipe their own backsides. -- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com Latest Activity | view all »
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SnowyRiver
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#1 posted 1203 days ago
Welcome aboard. Nice that you could join us on Lumberjocks.
-- Wayne - Plymouth MN
SgtSnafu
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#2 posted 1203 days ago
Hey – Welcome to Lumberjocks ! Lots of great ideas, info, inspiration, and support here (as many will tell ya – the site is quite addictive).. Enjoy…
-- Scotty - aka... SgtSnafu - Randleman NC
Karson
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#3 posted 1203 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 †
Scott Bryan
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#4 posted 1203 days ago
Martyn,
Let me welcome you to LJs. I am sure that you will find being a member of this group to be an interesting, as well as exciting, experience. Have fun and enjo
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
Max
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#5 posted 1203 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
woodworm
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#6 posted 1203 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
a1Jim
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#7 posted 1203 days ago
Welcome to LJs a place were there are great people super projects and outstanding woodworkers. Enjoy
-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/
Splinterman
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#8 posted 1203 days ago
WELCOME to LJ’s ….the best place to enhance your woodworking skills and knowledge.
WistysWoodWorkingWonders
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#9 posted 1202 days ago
Hi there,
I too am somewhat new to LumberJocks and would like to welcome you to the site. The folks here are great and the projects will absolutely blow your mind. There are some very talented people out there…
Sit back, enjoy the ride and be careful, this site is extremely addictive…
Welcome to LJ
Wisty
-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)
Gary
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#10 posted 1202 days ago
Hey, welcome to the site. Glad you found us. You’re gonna like it here
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill
pommy
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#11 posted 1145 days ago
welcome to the family always good to have a fellow brit on board
-- cut it saw it scrap it SKPE: ANDREW.CARTER69
Rob Drown
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#12 posted 1141 days ago
WELCOME!!! Glad you found us.
-- The expectations of life depend upon diligence; the mechanic that would perfect his work must first sharpen his tools. Confucius, 经过艰苦的努力的梦想可以成真
poroskywood
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#13 posted 1124 days ago
Great work! I look forward to learning your techniques. Glad you are part of the site.
-- There's many a slip betwixt a cup and a lip.--Scott
NewPickeringWdWrkr
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#14 posted 1112 days ago
I’ve got to say Martyn, thanks for sharing your work. Once I get the 2 projects that I have on the go done, I want to try my hand at some boxes (simple at first). Your work is very inspirational. Don’t be surprised if I start pm’ing you for help if I get stuck! Thanks again!
-- Mike - Antero's Urban Wood Designs http://anterosurbanwooddesigns.com
BritBoxmaker
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#15 posted 1112 days ago
OK Mike.
-- Martyn -- Boxologist, Pattern Juggler and Candyman of the visually challenging. http://www.theartofboxes.com
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