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30 posts in 627 days
Location: Seattle, WA
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I have played the acoustic guitar for a long time and always wanted to build one to really learn about the instrument from the inside out. After purchasing a kit a year and a half ago I found myself really in over my head and sought out some help locally to learn how to sharpen my tools correctly. A year and a half later I am closing in on completing my first guitar with a lot of supervision from a professional builder here and the camaraderie of some friends. Along the way I have been fascinated with the process of using primarily hand tools along with some selected use of a band saw, drill press and router. I prefer the hand tools as much as possible.
Now I am beginning to pull together the pieces to build the pipe clamp workbench which Jeff has detailed pretty well on this site. Looking forward to putting together a blog of my cam clamp and guitar project along with the workbench when it gets rolling. Also beginning family life full on this early May so life is very joyful at the moment.
-- Michael, Seattle, WA
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I have actually had the bench in this stage since early September when my father in law was in town to give me a hand in mounting the top, beam and all, to the sled. It went on just right the first time which was rewarding, until I looked closer ...
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Got a chance to push the workbench a little farther along last weekend so a quick update on my progress. When I last left off, I had dry fit the mortise and tennon joints for the legs together having primarily hand cut them with chisels. I was a...
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We had some anxious moments the three weeks prior to Forest’s birth as he was positioned precariously for delivery so in the background (of life, not the picture) we had to be ready to move or call the ambulance. Fortunately we are pret...
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My son Forest Fox born May 19th 1:30 PM on my father’s 75th birthday. Love him to pieces. Thus the intermittent postings on the project.
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I am dedicating this installment to GaryK’s comment from a previous entry. Gary this picture is for you: In addition to these three bags of shavings, there were a several more that either were added to the compost or made spectacular...
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Max
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posted 627 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome…
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chamoruboy
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posted 626 days ago
Welcome to LJ. Just wanted let you know that several of us are planning a picnic, tentatively set for June 21st. I’ve written a blog about it:
http://lumberjocks.com/jocks/chamoruboy/blog/3112
Pete
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Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community
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rikkor
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Welcome to LJ. You will like it here. Good to see another luthier.
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welcome to the community !
Scott Bryan
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Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope that you will find this to be an interesting and rewarding part of your woodworking journey.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
gene
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Welcome to the wonderful world of LJ’s (Enjoy) Come on in, The water’s fine, fine, fine. Happy, that you have chosen to join the family.
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
GaryK
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Welcome to LumberJocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Eric
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Welcome aboard! Sounds like you have some unique experiences to share.
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
MichaelW
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posted 626 days ago
Thanks to all for the warm welcome. Hope to have some pictures posted in the next couple of weeks.
Pete, thanks for the invitation to the BBQ, I would love to meet the local folks in time. My wife and I are expecting our first this May and have a reunion party already scheduled that day with our birthing class… a different sort of graduation party. But hope that we may meet up in the future.
-- Michael, Seattle, WA
Grumpy
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Welcome to Lumberjocks. 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.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
Karson
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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 †
ND2ELK
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posted 579 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
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Paul D
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Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!
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Dorje
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Welcome… from another Seattlelite…
-- Dorje (pronounced "door-jay"), Seattle, WA
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Happy Anniversary this week! You will have been a Lumber Jock for 1 year. Thanks for your participation.
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