4873 posts in 1814 days Location: Los Angeles, CA I worked wood for a living for about 12 years. I became quite skilled and made beautiful furniture and quality cabinetry. I dealt with clients, architects, interior designers, and employees. I also built classical guitars. I got burned out on it. It hurt my body too much so I stopped doing it for awhile and rethought how I was set up, how I bid jobs and got clients, how and when to say "no" (I now say "no" a lot and that's really one of the secrets to making money doing custom work). I didn't go into debt to get my equipment and I don't recommend you do so either unless you've got work on the books to pay it off. Instead, I got every piece of machinery I own used. I also built a very accurate vertical panel saw which is a real back-saver and frees up a lot of space in the shop because I don't have to cut large panels horizontally anymore. Latest Activity | view all »
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GaryK
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#1 posted 1814 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX
Loren
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4873 posts in 1814 days
#2 posted 1814 days ago
Why does the Lumberjock guy look like Hitler?
ND2ELK
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#3 posted 1814 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks. The projects are an inspiration, the information is priceless and the people are supportive. The only problem is, the site can get addictive.
God Bless
tom
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
Max
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#4 posted 1814 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Scott Bryan
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#5 posted 1814 days ago
Hello Loren,
Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope that you will find this to be an exciting and rewarding part of your woodworking adventure.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
brunob
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#6 posted 1814 days ago
If you like working with wood, you’re in the right place. Welcome.
-- Bruce from Central New York...now, if you'll pardon me, I have some sawdust to make.
Karson
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#7 posted 1814 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard.
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
trifern
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#8 posted 1814 days ago
Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Paul D
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#9 posted 1814 days ago
Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!
-- Paul D - Lawrenceville, Georgia
rikkor
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#10 posted 1814 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Grumpy
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#11 posted 1813 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks Loren. 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
jockmike2
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#12 posted 1813 days ago
Welcome to LJs mike
-- (You just have to please the man in the Mirror) Mike from Michigan -
tenontim
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#13 posted 1812 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks, Loren. Nice group of folks here. It’s usually better if what you like to do is less like work and more like fun. I do my woodworking professionally, but I don’t let my work load dictate my hours to the point of taking the fun out of the craft. We look forward to your experiences and projects.
-- Tim-- http://www.tmuli.com
Blake
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#14 posted 1812 days ago
Good to see another California woodworker in the shop. Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- Happy woodworking! http://www.blakeweber.us
jeanmarc
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#15 posted 1812 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- jeanmarc manosque france
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