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Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
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Former corporate exec. Declared permanently disabled due to complicated eye problems. Greatest difficulty is with any sort of NEAR work (as opposed to looking off into the distance).

Gotta' do something, though, and ... woodworking really appeals to me!

I have to really pace myself, and -- maybe more than most people -- jealously guard my fingers! I'm going to have to take a whole lot more than I can give ... at least at first ... but I'm excited about this -- for me -- hobby, and look forward to learning and contributing all I can!

-- -- Neil Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado. Cycling, Motorcycling, Hiking, Running, Camping, Skiing, Rollerblading, Cooking, and ... now ... *woodworking* :-)

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Bureaucrat

7118 posts in 543 days


posted 64 days ago

Welcome to Lumber Jocks! This is a great place to get – or give – advice about woodworking on the forums and the project posts are a wonderful source of new ideas. I love this site, I hope you will enjoy it too.

Look forward to seeing your projects and posts.

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

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Karson

25786 posts in 1291 days


posted 64 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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NBeener

369 posts in 64 days


posted 64 days ago

Thanks, Bureaucrat! Thanks, Karson!

Hey, All.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I’ve lurked around this site for a couple of weeks, but … had to take the plunge and join … ‘officially.’

I’m pretty new to all of this, and—as my profile says—have some pretty distinct challenges (visually impaired, and have significant difficulty with near work), but … I have a brother who’s a woodworker, and has been in the tool biz for years. He’s served as kind of an inspiration and encouragement to me.

I’m fascinated by this woodworking stuff, and more than a little daunted by how much there is for me to learn … BUT … that’s half the fun!

My repertoire of projects done is really limited, but … my list of projects TO do is growing like a weed (I’m sure y’all understand that part)!

I’ve got a wine rack in process right now, and a storage bench in the finishing stage (meaning: handed off to my wife!).

I’m looking forward to participating, here, and to learning all I can (and sharing the tiny bit that I already know (LOL)).

NBeener

-- -- Neil Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado. Cycling, Motorcycling, Hiking, Running, Camping, Skiing, Rollerblading, Cooking, and ... now ... *woodworking* :-)

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Rob Drown

324 posts in 723 days


posted 64 days ago

Welcome friend. This is a well run and really helpful forum. Welcome.

-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.

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Splinterman

4797 posts in 252 days


posted 64 days ago

“Welcome to LJ’s” ….the best place to enhance your woodworking skills and knowledge.

-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.

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Scott Bryan

20514 posts in 712 days


posted 64 days ago

Hello NBeener,

Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find being a member of this group to be an interesting, as well as exciting, experience. Have fun and enjoy.

-- 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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SnowyRiver

3293 posts in 371 days


posted 64 days ago

Welcome aboard. Nice to have you join us on Lumberjocks.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

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NBeener

369 posts in 64 days


posted 64 days ago

Thanks much, All!

Great site you’ve got, here. You’ve earned a collective bow for your total contributions. Much treasure lies within.

Wayne (SnowyRiver): I’m in Fort Collins. I believe you Plymouth folk de-throned us as Money Magazines #1 best place to live (partly, that happened as a result of my wife and me moving IN TO Fort Collins, too, though!)

:-)

-- -- Neil Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado. Cycling, Motorcycling, Hiking, Running, Camping, Skiing, Rollerblading, Cooking, and ... now ... *woodworking* :-)

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NedB

257 posts in 456 days


posted 64 days ago

Welcome aboard, search the projects pages, you’ll find Loads of jigs and other safety devices which will help you safely keep counting to (only) ten and still get things made!

-- Ned - 2B1ASK1 http://nedswoodshop.blogspot.com

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Max

14321 posts in 1164 days


posted 64 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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cabinetmaster

8410 posts in 449 days


posted 64 days ago

Welcome to LJ’s. We are here to help you with your woodworking endeavors. Feel free to ask for advise. But Be aware…this site can be very addictive…………LOL

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps

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Grumpy

14914 posts in 742 days


posted 63 days ago

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.

-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python

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Innovator

3125 posts in 304 days


posted 62 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks. It is a GREAT place to get ideas for your projects and help when you get stuck. There is a ton of information to help you along the way.

-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!

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GMman Rehal

1334 posts in 588 days


posted 62 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks.Great place hope you enjoy yourself!

-- <<<<<< I will not stop until I get it right. >>>>>>--

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a1Jim

16474 posts in 468 days


posted 61 days ago

Welcome to LJs a place were there are great people,super projects and outstanding woodworkers.Enjoy

-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon

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Napaman

3478 posts in 968 days


posted 58 days ago

just read your profile…sorry to hear about your eyes…you found a great place to learn and learn and learn…but you are never taking…because when you ask the questions you GIVE to the community…DO i sound like a teacher…ok…I will be quiet…

SO…welcome…and enjoy learning and growing…its a good place…

The High School Teacher,,,matt

-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...

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Roper

755 posts in 604 days


posted 55 days ago

good to have you aboard, i always like meeting other local colorado lumberjocks, have fun and drop me a line if you need any help.

-- Roper - Master of sawdust-

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Alejandro Galo Moreno

145 posts in 505 days


posted 55 days ago

Welcome to LJ and thank you for your nice comment.
Use hand-tools, mark with red or orange colour the dangerous zones for your fingers and use all the safe guards in your power-tools, if you use any. Set your attention in volume design, on wood selection and not that much on complicate joints that require close sight. If you want to use dovetails there are many guides to get them with the aid of power-tools. Or use big dovetails. Here I show you an example: it is my one design and SU model.

I hope you enjoy woodworking for many years.

-- Alejandro Moreno, CANARY ISLANDS

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NBeener

369 posts in 64 days


posted 36 days ago

Roper: Many thanks. I’m still figuring out the LJ thing and just saw your and Alejandro’s posts [blush]. I’m trying to work my way from newbie to hack woodworker. Many thanks for the kind offer.

Alejandro: Great advice! I also need to use MUCH more lighting in my shop area. Tengo que tener miedo de las sombras [I NEED to be afraid of the shadows] ;-) I think you’re exactly right: simple joints and/or jigs. Also, patience. I have to know my limitations. Also, your English is QUITE good!

-- -- Neil Brooks, Fort Collins, Colorado. Cycling, Motorcycling, Hiking, Running, Camping, Skiing, Rollerblading, Cooking, and ... now ... *woodworking* :-)

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studie

90 posts in 37 days


posted 36 days ago

Hi NBeener, My sister lives in Golden & has a mini Collie also an angora rabbit that she combs to use the fur for weaving, amazing stuff too, hats & art! A lot of inspiration here with all the great folks. Glad to hear from you, watch yer top knot pilgrim!

-- $tudie

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