Mike Shea

Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the site.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

Welcome to LumberJocks! Show us your stuff!

-- Jesus is Lord!

Go get ‘em, pal!
Welcome to the site. I think you’ll find more than a few of us here who found that the saw cuts straighter without the other addiction in the way. Feels good to create something beautiful and worthwhile. And it feels good to achieve a sense of mastery as you build your woodworking skills. I’m really glad you have a young start at a new life. I hope to see you showcase some of your projects soon.

-- "Bordnerizing" perfectly good lumber for over a decade.

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

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

Welcome Aboard Mike. Nice to see another Californian online. We are looking forward to your postings and projects.

-- Bill, Turlock California, http://www.brookswoodworks.com

Welcome to the hobby and lumberjocks! Great story. Congratulations!

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

Welcome to the one and only LumberJocks website. Enjoy your stay.

-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,

Welcome to LumberJocks. We’re glad you stopped by. Make this your home away from the sawdust.

-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †

Glad to see you made your way into woodworking. I’m (and I am sure others are) looking forward to seeing some projects and your workshop.

-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov

wow thanks for all the welcomes, im overwelmed. haha, its nice to know that thiere are so many people that would actually stop by and write me a few words. im looking foward to hearing what other woodworkers have to say about things, seeing as how i have never met one person who shares this hobby with me. i have some friend making to do i geuse. i heard about this site from the notorious wood whisperer who never fails to mention this web site. i thought i would see what all the hype was about and check it out. its actually really cool. i get to show off my work, get answers to all my questions, and talk to other woodworkers. sound sweet to me. im gonna try and figure some things out and post up some pictures of my work, ill talk to some of you soon, and once again thanks for the welcome.

-- i can do all things through christ who strengthens me

i just posted some of my projects so checkem out yall. i am having problrms downlaoding my most recent project pictures bacause it is saying that they dont accept uploaded images more than 3mb or somethi’n. does that mean that i need to make the picture smaller? any help would be great thanx i hope to talk to you all verry soon

-- i can do all things through christ who strengthens me

Welcome aboard Mike. Congrats on getting yourself clean. Sawdust is a much healthier addiction.

-- Bob, Carver Massachusetts, Sawdust Maker http://www.capecodbaychallenge.org

Hi Mike,

Welcome.

Images: Yes you have to make ‘em smaller.

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

Welcome brother, I too am recovering since 86, even worked in a Drug Rehab went to college for it. Fell and broke my back so I dabble with this as a hobby. Mostly do turnings. But have done other things as well. All I know is my life is better than it ever was and I would’nt trade it for the world. God Bless you for starting young and saving yourself a lifetime of pain. If you need anything just holler. jockmike

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

Hi Mike;
”....this journey that all started when i picked up a piece a lumber.”

Ah yes, caught in the grips of the wood and hand-tooling also, good for you! Welcome here to LJ and keep on sharing with us your journey with wood….

Thank you.
GODSPEED,
Frank

-- --frank, NH, http://frank.wordpress.com/

Hey Mike!

We were enjoying your projects and posts. What are you up to?

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

Hi Mike,
Today’s the first time I’ve seen any of your projects—funny that all of a sudden we’ll see something new that’s been here all along.
Your stuff looks real nice: creative, clean lines, and good tight looking joinery.
Looking forward to seeing more of your stuff over time.
Cheers,
Gary

-- Gary, Florida

hey mike great stuff .

-- I love this site !

Love your story and the little hideout you’ve made for yourself. I loved your Japanese style box so much i made a similar one. Hope you don’t mind me borrowing some of its style. Check it out on my projects.

Keep them projects coming!

-- miles125, Alabama.."Architecture is frozen music""

Hi Mike

Welcome to Lumberjocks. You do some beautiful wood working young man. It is wonderful you get high on woodworking now instead of drugs. Good for you! If you ever have any questions on cabinet construction be sure and ask. If you look at my sight you can see the kind of cabinet work I do most of the time. I do not claim to know it all but can give you my thoughts.

I lived in Lemoore, CA. near Fresno for about five years. My daughter and her family still live in Hanford, CA. in the same area.

Tom

-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa

Mike,

I have been pretty busy and have not had much time to spend on LJ. This morning I stepped in from the shop and logged on to see your projects featured on “roll the dice” and was motivated to comment.

I have always been moved by your story and am highly impressed with your creativity and craftsmanship. I see that you have posted more projects since the last time that I checked in and I have to say that I love your style and work.

I look forward to your future projects.

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com

congratulations for L together of your work

-- jeanmarc manosque france

Dear Mike,

After viewing your latest credenza project post, I came here to read your profile. I am absolutely blown away that you have made so many incredible pieces at such a young age in two years of woodworking! God has blessed you with incredible talent. Continue woodworking to His glory! I’m praying for you.

-- "But godliness with contentment is great gain." 1 Timothy 6:6

Hello Mike,

I read your profile with interest. From the projects I viewed, I think you would be successful in making woodworking as your career. You got the talent, strong will and self determination that would brave your self to take the challenge.

The best luck to you.

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

hey Mike! great testimony and great projects! Keep up your walk with Christ!

-- Chris, Pennsylvania

Great job on your projects…you do very good work….I love it when the Holy Spirit takes up home in someones heart….Keep hold of he hand and you wan’t go wrong….good luck

Colossians 3:23-24
23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.

-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †

Dude you have a light in your tool case. Cool!

-- Wipe the blood stains from your blade before coming in.

Congratulations on being a Lumber Jock for 2 years. I think June 18th is your anniversary. Thanks for being part of this site.

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