Hi, I wanted to introduce myself – my name is Gail O’Rourke, I live in Plymouth MA – AKA America’s Hometown. I am a full time cabinetmaker, as well as full time mother of three in the summer. I have been woodworking for several years. I concentrate on cabinetry, but will build anything that my customer is interested in. My greatest achievement in the shop is one that bring a smile to my clients face. I participate in a few forums, this format is new to me, so I will have to figure that out. I am constantly searching for new inspiration and new ideas… I ended here from a link on my friend Marc Spags site… you know him right?
So, I hope to check in and be inspired, surprised, enthused and excited and feed off the determination of those on the site. I am already impressed by browsing the gallery. You all do nice work!!
-- Gail, http://www.hometownwoodworking.com






















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oscorner
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posted 852 days ago
Welcome, Gail. You have found the perfect site to be inspired, surprised, enthused and excited. I look forward to seeing your work.
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woodchips
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posted 852 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks Gail! This is truly a one of a kind site, much more that just a simple forum site, Lumberjocks will amaze you with inspiration and good natured camaraderie. I, too, look forward to seeing some of your cabinets, as I worked my way though undergrad in a small custom cabinet shop for five years. That was where I first developed my love of woodworking. I hope you enjoy it here at Lumberjocks (but I know you will)
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WayneC
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posted 852 days ago
Glad you made it here. Looking forward to reading what you have to say.
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woodspar
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posted 852 days ago
Welcome fellow Massachusettsite!
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Sawdust2
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posted 852 days ago
Wake up, guys.
This lady is the female Norm. Or maybe Scott.
She’s got a show in line to broadcast on PBS called “Woodworking Together”
You can go to YouTube and see a trailer.
How many of us can refer to the Wood Whisperer as “Spags”?
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dennis mitchell
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posted 852 days ago
Welcome Gail
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Bob Babcock
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posted 852 days ago
I think you’ll like the place Gail. Lot’s of friendly folks. Lots of interesting work, but the most important thing is the sense of community that has developed here. A great place to bounce ideas around.
Being from Plymouth you must go to Sandy’s on Plymouth Beach for seafood (doesn’t everyone?). If you see a tall cute blonde (named Nicole) working the window would you tell her that Dad has some work for her to do….:)
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
Karson
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posted 852 days ago
Welcome Gail. We have FUN. and the woodworking is FUN also.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Bob Babcock
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posted 852 days ago
Question for you Gail. Where was it that you were picking out wood in your video? Always looking for some new sources.
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
mot
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posted 852 days ago
Hey, welcome to LJ! I liked the trailer!
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Drew1House
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posted 852 days ago
I saw your trailer months ago and am excited to see you on here personally… welcome…
Drew
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Drew1House
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posted 852 days ago
I saw your trailer months ago and am excited to see you on here personally… welcome…
Drew
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MsDebbieP
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posted 852 days ago
I’d seen it as well—great to have you here at the LJ shop.
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Gail
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posted 852 days ago
Thanks all! What a warm welcome. I appreciate that. Bob – Yes I frequent Sandy’s – I will say hi to Nicole. The lumber yard is Downes and Reader in Stoughton, definitely a destination. Do you ever go to Sunnyline in East Bridgewater? That’s another.
Thanks again!
-- Gail, http://www.hometownwoodworking.com
john
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posted 852 days ago
Hello and welcome Gail
I recognized your name from a few different sites.
The format is a little different here but there sure is a lot of great people and a ton of talent in this group.
Welcome aboard.
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Bob Babcock
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posted 852 days ago
I thought it might be Downes & Reader…I’ve been there a few times. I hadn’t heard of Sunnyline though. There is a new place, Cape Hardwoods, down in Falmouth on Thom. Flanders Rd. I haven’t been in there yet though.
-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org
Bob #2
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posted 852 days ago
Hi Gail:
I saw your stuff a few months ago and am really happy you could make it to this forum.
I also remember you working with that felllow that does the new tool demos a few years back.
John Lucas?
Great to have you here for some pro input.
I look forward to seeing more of your work here as your time permits.
Bob
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Thos. Angle
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posted 852 days ago
Welcome to Lumber jocks, Gail. If I remember right you were asssociated wiyth John Lucas at Woodshop Demos, Right? Glad to see you again.
-- Thos. Angle
Gail
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posted 851 days ago
HI, yes John is a good friend of mine and a great woodworking resource.
-- Gail, http://www.hometownwoodworking.com
PanamaJack
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posted 851 days ago
Welcome, Gail, to the one and the only LumberJocks website. We hope you stay around and show us your woodworking skills. Enjoy your stay.
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,