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6 posts in 284 days
Location: Bakersfield, CA
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I am a retired cop. I worked for the same agency for 32 years and spent over half my career as a Commander. That was too long in a position with that degree of pressure. I think my hobbies were my pressure release. Funny thing about stress, most of us don't recognize the severity of it until we no longer have it.
I have been woodworking for about 30 years, on and off, mostly off. I certainly do not have 30 years of accumulated talent, but I still love doing it. My greatest challenge with this hobby is that I also love tennis and photography. I'm not one who can stay consumed with an interest several hours a day for years on end. I admire that trait. I just don't have it.
My dream is a stand-alone shop. I don't see that coming any time soon because of the economy (along with two kids in college). But I'm happy with my garage shop. Some people have to roll all their tools against the wall at the end of each session. I have dedicated spots for my floor tools, and plenty of shelving, so life is good.
My projects run the gamut of simple furniture, toys, bookcases, gifts. My regret is that I have only recently started documenting and photographing my projects. That's how life goes, huh? I'm a trained photographer, and I haven't photographed a tenth of my work. What's that saying about the cobbler's children’s shoes?...
BTW - My first name is Steve, not Charlie. "Charlie2" was my last radio call sign before I retired.
-- Many things in this life can be taken from you. Your integrity is not one of them. It's yours until you give it up... Steve, Bakersfield, CA
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| commented on | Lattice Trivet | 11 days ago |
| commented on | Matt's Table | 14 days ago |
| commented on | What is the most irritating aspect of working in your shop? | 14 days ago |
| added project | Matt's Table | 15 days ago |
| commented on | Harvest Table | 24 days ago |
| commented on | Baby's First Furniture #3: Finished Dresser/Changing Table | 259 days ago |
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10 comments so far
Max
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posted 284 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Todd Thomas
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posted 284 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! †
woodworm
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posted 284 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Scott Bryan
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posted 283 days ago
Hello Charlie,
Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be both a rewarding and an inspirational 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.
HallTree
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posted 283 days ago
Welcome Charlie. 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
rikkor
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posted 283 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Karson
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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 †
trifern
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posted 282 days ago
Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Grumpy
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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
Beginningwoodworker
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posted 14 days ago
Hello Charlie, Welcome to LumberJocks! Oh by the way my name is Charles.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker