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Location: Wichita, Ks.
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I grew up in a small town in south east Kansas. My Dad was a woodwkr in his spare time. He had a small shop in the back yard with limited had tools and equipment. There was a small jointer, table saw and radial arm saw all from Monkey Wards (as he always called it).
I spent a bunch of time there with my older brothers mostly, my Dad was always working. Woodworking became a passion very early in my life. I built my first piece of furniture when I was twelve years old in junior high school. It was a walnut bar stool. The whole project was done on the lathe, even turned the seat. I still have it! Its in pieces though, I've been planning on getting it all cleaned up and back together but just haven't had the time.
These days I make my living making furniture. I've been really lucky. I tell people I get paid to do my hobby and learn at the same time. I'm self taught, I just learn by doing. Made my share of mistakes, believe me.
I manage a custom shop these days in Wichita, Ks. . We build custom furniture, kitchens, office's you name it. I came here in 1991 after things down home kinda dried up so to speak, Looking for work in the building trades. Framing or triming just needed work. Found an add in the paper for a shop needing a furniture builder, I went and applied. Almost seventeen years later and I'm Lovin every minute of it.
Looking forward to sharing things with all of you Lumberjocks and learning from you as well.

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

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GaryK

9518 posts in 879 days


posted 664 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks! Enjoy yourself.

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

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Max

14321 posts in 1164 days


posted 664 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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rikkor

11338 posts in 765 days


posted 664 days ago

Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.

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airfieldman

72 posts in 701 days


posted 664 days ago

You’ve found a wonderful web site. Welcome!

-- Do what you love, the money will follow --Marsha Sinetar

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Scott Bryan

20514 posts in 712 days


posted 664 days ago

Welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be a rewarding experience. It is difficult to be able to make a living while pursuing one’s passion. You have been blessed to have both the desire and ability to make a living with your woodworking skills.

I look forward to seeing some of your projects.

-- 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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gene

2165 posts in 774 days


posted 664 days ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of LJ’s (Enjoy) Step on in, The water’s fine, fine, fine.
You can ask, show, teach, learn, and Share woodworking experiences.
There’s something here for anyone that likes working with wood.
Plus new friends
God bless

-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia

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Karson

25786 posts in 1291 days


posted 663 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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cajunpen

5970 posts in 956 days


posted 663 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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Gary

443 posts in 1215 days


posted 663 days ago

Welcome to lumberjocks. Judging by your first project posted, I’d say we’re lucky you’ve found us and look forward to learning more from you.
Cheers,
Gary

-- Gary, Florida

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gizmodyne

1667 posts in 980 days


posted 663 days ago

Welcome to LJ. Love your projects. Keep on posting.

-- -John "Do I have to keep typing a smiley? Just assume it's a joke." www.flickr.com/photos/gizmodyne

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Karson

25786 posts in 1291 days


posted 663 days ago

Great work you do Les. Get ahold of Mark Decou. He sometimes shows up in Witicha. You would enjoy meeting him.

-- 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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DocK16

710 posts in 977 days


posted 663 days ago

Welcome to the site. very nice postings so far.

-- DocK, WV

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Les Hastings

950 posts in 664 days


posted 663 days ago

Thanks for the welcome guy’s
Karson, I’d like the chance to meet Mark.

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

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Mark A. DeCou

1537 posts in 1296 days


posted 663 days ago

Welcome to another Kansas Lumberjock. I think you make #7.

-- Mark DeCou - American Contemporary Craft Artisan - www.decoustudio.com

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mot

4902 posts in 927 days


posted 663 days ago

Hey! Welcome to LJ! It’s a good group of folks!

-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)

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PanamaJack

4447 posts in 968 days


posted 661 days ago

We would like to welcome you to the one and only LumberJocks. If you should need any woodworking question answered, don’t hesitate to ask. Somebody’s gonna have a good answer for you.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

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Popintraining

109 posts in 728 days


posted 658 days ago

Hey Lee
I didn’t recognize you until I saw that killer mantel again. I love that thing! Glad to see you posting and welcome to LJ’s

-- Illegitimis nil carborundum - Don't let the bastards grind you down http://woodworkingtipsfrompop.com

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Woodshopfreak

390 posts in 633 days


posted 633 days ago

Thanks

-- Tyler, Illinois

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jeanmarc

1750 posts in 607 days


posted 606 days ago

Love your projects

-- jeanmarc manosque france

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Jim13

34 posts in 546 days


posted 544 days ago

hey!

-- Yanky, pateince is everthing.

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Rogue

89 posts in 360 days


posted 357 days ago

You are a true craftsman and an inspiration. I’ve ran my own fulltime shop for @8 mounths. Though I’m always busy I really get nervous about how long I can just keep doing this. It seems to good to be true you know. It takes frequent inspirations like yourself to keep going. Thanks for sharing your work and I be hourered to put you on as my buddy for future inspiration.

-- Rogue

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dirtclod

164 posts in 751 days


posted 354 days ago

I’ve reviewed many of your projects. You put the craftsman in craftsmanship! The world needs more like you.!

-- Wonderful new things are coming! - God

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onehitwonder

8 posts in 217 days


posted 216 days ago

Thanks for the kinds words Les!

Best,
-C

-- Philadelphia / NYC (Columbia)

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