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460 posts in 927 days
Location: King George, VA
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I started woodworking at the urging of my wife. She did not like the long hours I spent on the computer. Now, after close to 8 years of woodworking I am addicted, and my wife... well, let's just say that she wishes I spent more time on the computer. Oh yeah, I think she is also getting tired of hearing me say, "I can build you one of those."
My woodworking so far has mainly been furniture and gifts. I am currently working on getting the shop more organized so that I can actually get something done when I am out there. My favorite style is Shaker and Craftsman.
I would like to get into a few other aspects of woodworking. I am getting set up to get into turning a little more, and I would like to start focusing on smaller projects sometime in the next couple of years. I have almost filled the house with furniture.
I love woodoworking for the relaxation it gives me. Noting like coming home from work, spending some time with the kids and then heading off to the shop. I especially love it when it is raining. I could work all night out there when there is a good rain.
-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA
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Hey all, I am making really good progress on the desk. I am currently putting the finish on the top. I got the two coats of shellac on it late last week, and today I got the first coat of water based polyurethane on. It is looking really goo...
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I decided Friday to take off from work for a half-day and came home and got to working on the table. I had to finish the final coat of polyurethane on the base pieces and then get the base together. Well, Friday and yesterday I finally got the b...
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Hey all, Once again, no pictures but a lot of progress. This was a long weekend for me since my parents have been visiting. I made the best of it in the shop too. From Friday until today, I finished up building the base pieces and sanding th...
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Hey all, I was hoping to have pictures to post, but I was simply wiped out afer working in the heat and humidity all weekend. I am worn out, but I made a lot of progress on the desk. The feet are done and look awesome. The posts are done, an...
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Hey all, Well, the shop got cleaned up today and I can now work out there. I will be starting tomorrow working on the feet of the table. I will keep posting on table progress as significant progress happens. I have completed the drawings f...
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9 comments so far
WayneC
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posted 927 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. This a great group of knowledgeable and friendly people. Try the shuffle feature if you have not already tried it. It is a great way to see some of the older content on the site. Enjoy.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
PanamaJack
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posted 927 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Kick back and enjoy the ride.
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Karson
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posted 927 days ago
Well RobH now that you’ve found LumberJocks. The couputer use will build up again.
Of course you also need to keep active with the woodworking.
Welcome to LumberJocks.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Mark
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313 posts in 1011 days
posted 926 days ago
Good to have you Rob. It does sound like you have the bug and your wife will be very happy the more projects you build for the home and family. Mine was the same way.
-- Mark
oscorner
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posted 925 days ago
Welcome aboard! Glad to have you. Try to spend more time in the shop than the computer or at least balance the two. LOL. Show us some woodworking!
-- Jesus is Lord!
RobH
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460 posts in 927 days
posted 594 days ago
The boss usually just comes in and stands in my peripheral view until I say something. She knows not to startle me when a machine is running. Other than that, no telephone. Even if there was a telephone, I wouldn’t care if I answered it. That is what the answering machine is for.
-- -- Rob Hix, King George, VA
Napaman
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posted 406 days ago
Just added you as a buddy when I saw your shopsmith photographed on your latest project…I love watching projects from other SS owners because it gives me an idea of what I, a relative beginner, can do on my SS as I learn…
-- Matt, Napa, CA...fun is beautiful...just trying to have some fun...
Bureaucrat
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6897 posts in 530 days
posted 204 days ago
Happy Anniversary. In a few days you will have been a Lumber Jock for 2 years! Thanks for your participation and keep on posting!
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
RKW
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posted 157 days ago
thanks for the comments Rob, hows the weather in VA?
-- RKWoods