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13 posts in 317 days
Location: Chicago, IL
Website: http://www.flickr.com/photos/jmbudka
I'm the do-it-yourselfer from hell. I've rebuilt my motorcycle from scratch, fixed my cars, build furniture, fix things, break things, fix them again, etc. I've never been able to stomach paying some other guy $400 to do something I can do in a weekend with a $50 tool, a pack of cigarettes, a buddy and a case of beer.
I've been a shop rat since I was 12. Now I'm 27 and I do not see any signs of improvement. I took Industrial Tech in high school and that was that. I graduated the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in May of 2005. I studied furniture, sculpture and metals fabrication. Since then I have been all over the place trying to nail down commissions, exhibit my art, and secure a suitable work shop and art studio. In the meantime taking care of all those other mindless tasks that force us to pretend to act like adults.
Right now I have a shop where I make custom furniture, fine art sculpture and functional art. I also do props and scenery work for movies and theater. In my free time I manage a small building on the north side of Chicago and occasionally work as a handyman.
This site is great. I can't believe I just found you guys last month. Kudos to all.
-- If I can't fix it, it wern't broke in the first place!
| started topic | Anyone know were to get cheap steel in Chicago? | 202 days ago |
| started topic | Why is my lacquer crackling?? | 241 days ago |
| started topic | Looking for Silver Inlay | 263 days ago |
| started topic | Staining birch veneer ply? | 275 days ago |
| commented on | Chess Board | 276 days ago |
| commented on | Chess Board | 276 days ago |
| added project | Chess Board | 276 days ago |
| added blog entry | cabinetry #1: Custom table for boutique women's clothing store | 276 days ago |
| added blog entry | shop improvements #1: Air filter | 285 days ago |
| added workshop | JMB's Workshop | 285 days ago |
| commented on | Table saw injury :( | 285 days ago |
| replied on | Table saw blade pulling materials away from fence, thoughts? | 315 days ago |
| replied on | Table saw blade pulling materials away from fence, thoughts? | 315 days ago |
| started topic | Table saw blade pulling materials away from fence, thoughts? | 317 days ago |
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This is a quick commission I landed last week. The gal asked me to finish it asap so she can open up her new store. Cabinetry is one of those wonderful things which is really easy to do when you’re properly setup, and make a lot of money doi...
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Drove out to Geneva today to pick up an air filtration unit for the new workshop. The painters have been complaining about sawdust in their art (oops). The fellow I bought it from built it himself from scratch. Despite that, it is very well des...
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Hello JMB,
Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be a rewarding and an enjoyable 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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Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. †
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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
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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.
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noknot
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You seem cool looking foward to seing your work
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