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47 posts in 963 days
Location: East Moline, Illinois
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I have been into woodworking since about 1996. I am basically self taught, starting with a table saw and a number of hand planes and chisels. Over the years, I have equipped my shop - usually a tool per project in the beginning.
Now I find myself building projects for my children, ranging from grandfather clocks to foosball tables to grandchildren's high chairs.
When I started, I didn't tend to favor any specific type of project - just something that interested me. I then got into clocks, buying movements, hardware and plans - then building the housing. My tastes then went toward Arts & Craft / Mission furniture. Now I have gravitated toward Greene & Greene.
Until last year, I haven't taken any classes. Last year I took a class on building a Morris chair (American Sycamore) and a Maloof style rocker (Marc Adams). Working with other woodworkers at these classes makes them extremely memorable and worthwhile. Every woodworker has different techniques for getting the job done!
I found this site by accident and am hoping that it will provide me with the opportunity to exchange ideas with other woodworkers.
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MsDebbieP
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posted 963 days ago
Welcome to L J !!
-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)
Karson
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posted 963 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
rentman
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posted 963 days ago
welcome
-- Phil, Chattanooga,TN
Max
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posted 963 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks part of your woodworking experience… Welcome…
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Matt
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posted 963 days ago
Hi and welcome to Lumber Jocks!
-- Straight grains & sharp blades
Bill
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posted 963 days ago
Welcome Aboard FM. We are looking forward to seeing your project pictures.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
Dick, & Barb Cain
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posted 960 days ago
Welcome FMO !!
-- -** You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream ****************** Dick, & Barb Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
CharlieM1958
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posted 949 days ago
I see you’re into clocks. I just finished my first one and will be posting here as soon as I get around to having a photo shoot.
-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"
Bill
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posted 949 days ago
I hope we get to see some of those clocks. One more area I am interested in exploring.
-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com
oscorner
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posted 911 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks! Let’s see some woodworking.
-- Jesus is Lord!
PanamaJack
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posted 887 days ago
Welcome back to the best place in town…LumberJocks web site! Comeback and enjoy some woodworking fun.
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Bureaucrat
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posted 239 days ago
Happy Anniversary! This coming week you will have been a Lumber Jock for 2 years. Thanks for your participation.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!