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Location: Camano Island, Washington (the State)
Website: http://picasaweb.google.com/Islandwoodworker

Hi
I taught High School Woodworking, CAD and Principles of Technology (Applied Engineering) for 25 years. Now I can enjoy building small boats and furniture in my shop. Interesting how the public education system wanted all of us Vocational, Craft and Trade people to go away because "Jonnie" had to go to college and needed to pass the mandatory state tests to graduate. Now industry is screaming for help because of the dwindling supply of Craftsmen, Tradesmen and Technicians (gender not exclusive). "We'll just out ~ source it". Hummm why is the economy hurting?If you are looking for a good read on it try "Shop Class as Soulcraft by Matthew Crawford"; here's an excerpt http://www.theweek.com/article/index/97867/The_last_word_The_philosopher_with_a_wrench

My project pics are at http://picasaweb.google.com/Islandwoodworker

-- Islandwoodworker@Gmail.com

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commented on Kitchen table and chairs 10 days ago
commented on De-mystifying secret drawers #1: In the beginning... 10 days ago
added blog entry Travels, Photos and Discoveries #2: Boeing Museum of Flight in Seattle 11 days ago
added project Wall Mirror 26 days ago
commented on rocking chair of oak 26 days ago
commented on Bent Wood Arbor 95 days ago
added project Coast Guard Table 131 days ago
added project Breakfast Bar 133 days ago
added project Shoe Box 147 days ago
added project Cutting Board: it's all in the glue up 211 days ago
replied on Help! Kitchen cabinets have marks from wet fingers 307 days ago
started topic Help! Kitchen cabinets have marks from wet fingers 314 days ago
commented on Let's play the guessing game! 387 days ago
commented on Vacuum press "Joewoodworker kit" 517 days ago
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Les Hastings

951 posts in 665 days


posted 607 days ago

Welcome to LJs, glad you could join us! :o)

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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brunob

1469 posts in 1062 days


posted 607 days ago

If you like to work with wood, you’re in the right place. Welcome.

-- Bruce from Central New York

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GaryK

9521 posts in 880 days


posted 607 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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Scott Bryan

20554 posts in 714 days


posted 607 days ago

Hi David,

Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope that you will find this to be an exciting and rewarding part of your woodworking adventure.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Grumpy

14914 posts in 743 days


posted 607 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks David. 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

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ND2ELK

6136 posts in 666 days


posted 607 days ago

Hi David

You and I have a very similar back grounds. Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration (Like Yours!), The information is priceless and the people are supportive. Only problem is, The sight can get addictive.

God Bless
tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

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HallTree

2040 posts in 660 days


posted 607 days ago

Welcome David! 25 + years teaching woodworking. That has got to put you in a position to help some of those just starting out here at Lumberjock. Looking forward to see your projects and comments. Have fun and work safe.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

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rikkor

11338 posts in 767 days


posted 607 days ago

Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.

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cajunpen

5970 posts in 958 days


posted 607 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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Max

14359 posts in 1165 days


posted 607 days ago

Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

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Bob #2

3034 posts in 914 days


posted 606 days ago

Hi David:
Read your intro and agree fully.
We gave awasy our rights to a bunch of folks wuho mean well but have not abilities or experience.
I like to call them bureaucrats.
When we elect our officials who are the first people they turn to for advice?
Anyway, fgetaboutit this is twist off time, enjoy yourself here.

Bob

-- A mind, like a home, is furnished by its owner

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Cedrus

71 posts in 606 days


posted 605 days ago

Thanks for the referral to the rolling marble man.

-- Cedrus of British Columbia

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Karson

25795 posts in 1293 days


posted 601 days ago

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 †

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Bureaucrat

7183 posts in 544 days


posted 245 days ago

Congratulations! This coming week you will have been a Lumber Jock for 1 year! Thanks for your participation.

-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!

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