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16 posts in 295 days
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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I started building with my parents when I was about 6 or 7. Actually, I watched for awhile first. They bought a beautifully decrepit bungalow in a town called Winchester Springs that needed a lot of work. By the time high school was over I was working for a housing company called Guildcrest Homes in Morewood. One thing led to another and I found myself in Vancouver working on reno's for the rich with a company called Gibraltar Construction. Possibly the best restoration experience I could have had and led me down a path to woodworking and pursuit of quality and pride in work well done.
From there it was off to Toronto and Union 27, a joiners union. Not a good experience but pushed me to where I am now.
I have been working for Dwight Taaffe Designs (Taaffe is pronounced "taf") for about 8 years and we make custom cabinetry. It's good and satisfying work. All the projects are made with sheet material and/or veneers. I started off building and moved into the finishing to gain some new skills. With a shop of three guys it's very easy to move around and not get bored with the same task.
I've made the attempt at self-employment in 2007 with a company called Wood Studios with a friend of mine. It didn't work out and we decided to close it up. All this while I maintained a full-time position at Dwight's. He's a very tolerant and flexible employer and friend thankfully.
I do woodworking on the side and will eventually do my own work full-time. But in the meantime, there's plenty to learn and a great projects ahead.
| commented on | Finishing #3: Spray Guns and Fans | 283 days ago |
| commented on | Small Kitchen | 284 days ago |
| added blog entry | Finishing #3: Spray Guns and Fans | 284 days ago |
| commented on | Renovation - Industrial Warehouse #3: The Proud Pauper's Way | 285 days ago |
| commented on | Finishing #2: Backpeddle and Onward | 290 days ago |
| added blog entry | Renovation - Industrial Warehouse #3: The Proud Pauper's Way | 291 days ago |
| added blog entry | Finishing #2: Backpeddle and Onward | 291 days ago |
| commented on | Finishing #1: The Big Mean World of Finishing | 293 days ago |
| commented on | Finishing #1: The Big Mean World of Finishing | 293 days ago |
| added project | Ash Chalkboard | 293 days ago |
| commented on | Scott Parsons's Profile | 293 days ago |
| commented on | Finishing #1: The Big Mean World of Finishing | 293 days ago |
| added blog entry | Finishing #1: The Big Mean World of Finishing | 293 days ago |
| added blog entry | Renovation - Industrial Warehouse #2: The Proud Pauper's Way | 293 days ago |
| commented on | Pine Bookcase | 294 days ago |
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Well, I was considering what to put down in digital ink next and decided on a few different things. I wanted to talk about the guns that I use first.I have six guns in use at any given time. Sometimes I have multiple projects all with unique c...
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Finally some photos. Doesn’t look like much but I have high hopes. These are some pictures of the pine for the counter top. Heather enjoyed using the sander and did a fine job with getting the wood back to it’s original colour. G...
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I feel the need to mention something before I go on here. This is my first online community experience, I’m so enthusiastic about sharing experiences and gaining knowledge from others and my main purpose is to correspond with people of li...
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I’ve been thinking about what I do for a living and how I came to the level of finishing that I’m at. I’m what I would call a Modernist Finisher. I use whatever I can to make my job more efficient, cheaper and pursue better qua...
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Another day, another dollar, right? Today was a bit slow in the shop so I took advantage of the lack of co-worker presence and shop room to do some personal work. I re-milled the refurbished cedar today. It’s obvious to me that I’ll...
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Scott Bryan
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posted 295 days ago
Hello Scott,
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.
ND2ELK
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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
woodworm
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Welcome to Lumberjocks!
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Todd Thomas
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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! †
Karson
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Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. †
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Max
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Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
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trifern
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Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
HallTree
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Welcome Scott. 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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Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Scott Parsons
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posted 293 days ago
Thanks to everyone for the warm greeting, very much appreciated.
wpreman
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Welcome, glad you’ve joined us!
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Welcome to the best woodworkers site. Enjoy your time here.
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