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Lumberjocks in Michigan (west Michigan)

Blog entry by Rustic posted 325 days ago 467 reads 1 time favorited 41 comments Add to Favorites Watch

Ya know after reading the emag, I thought that it would be nice to meet all the Lumberjocks in West Michigan and yes other LJ’s in Michigan or surrounding areas would be welcome. So Lumberjocks of Michigan unite!!! Lets get together and share ideas or whatever. I would be glad to set it up. See ya soon

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI


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boyneskibum

58 posts in 368 days


posted 325 days ago

Hey Rick, I’m over here on the east side (Ann Arbor), but I’d wouldn’t mind driving to meet up with other LJs in Michigan. Count me in!

Jordan

-- Let's make some firewood!

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Rustic

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posted 325 days ago

Thanks Will keep ya posted as we get closer to setting a date and place.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Mario

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posted 325 days ago

I am in the middle of the lower P. and would love to meet with others.

-- Hope Never fails

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marcb

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posted 325 days ago

I’m originally from Grand Rapids if that counts.

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kshipp

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posted 324 days ago

I’m from Flint but willing to drive. I’d be happy to meet up with some other LumberJocks.

-- Kyle Shipp, http://battleshipp.blogspot.com

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 324 days ago

Hey Kyle I grew up in Flint. My dad lives in Flushing

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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TaterSalad

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posted 324 days ago

Hey Rustic/Neighbor…........Kalamazoo here!

-- Kalamazoo, MI

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Dustin Ward (aka Tearen)

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posted 323 days ago

I am all for this also Rustic. Should not be hard to just schedule a park pavilion or something in the spring or summer. We could also put together a list of discussion items. Each person could possibly bring current projects, unique shop jigs they developed, or anything else of interest. We could also do a material swap that day also.

-Just some idea for everyone to start pondering!

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Russel

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posted 323 days ago

Hey Rick, I’m over in Royal Oak (just north of Detroit), but I’d be willing to drive across the state if the scheduling worked out. I hope you’re keeping a list so you can let us know when you set something up.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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Karson

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posted 323 days ago

Glad to see lots of interest in getting together.

Go for it guys and gals.

-- 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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Rustic

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posted 323 days ago

Wow I didn’t expect this kind of response. Hey Tearan want to help me organize this? I can see this getting too big for one person to handle.

Hey Karson, you are invited as well :-)

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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KzooPackFan

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posted 323 days ago

I’m in Portage.

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dhg

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posted 319 days ago

i’m over in Oxford, 15 miles north of the palace of auburn hills.

-- Talent on Loan from God - Rush Limbaugh ----------www.genesiswoodworks.com----------

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 319 days ago

Lets start planning for spring early summer.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 312 days ago

Hey All just thought that I would let you know that your wives and munchkins are also invited. We have 8-9 LJ’s so far.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Dustin Ward (aka Tearen)

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posted 312 days ago

Thought I would throw this out to the LJ’s attached to this blog. If you are looking for veneers for your projects, or even hardwoods start putting you needs into this blog. As we get closer to the event we can start the swapping process. Why pay for materials when you can trade for them!

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 311 days ago

Thanks Tearan

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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MsDebbieP

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posted 303 days ago

I’ll add this to the Feb. eMag.
I really should get my passport.

-- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan)

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Rustic

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posted 303 days ago

Thanks it would be nice if you were there too MsDebbie.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Rustic

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posted 303 days ago

I am thinking April or May time frame. I need to y’all to let me know what works for you.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Russel

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posted 302 days ago

Given the choice, I’d vote for more May than April.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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Dustin Ward (aka Tearen)

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posted 302 days ago

I also vote for May!

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pja

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posted 297 days ago

I’m down in St. Joseph but in the process of moving. By May I should be in Manistee, Mi. Hopefully that would still qualify as Western michigan. I would be intersedted in joining the party.

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JasonK

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posted 297 days ago

I’m in Jackson. May would be great!

-- Measure once; Cut Twice, Three Times, Four Times...

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loosejoints

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posted 297 days ago

I’m in Portage, MI. Count me in for a meet.

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GaryCN

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posted 297 days ago

I’m in Livonia

-- Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati

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8iowa

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posted 297 days ago

I’m in the U.P., in the middle of the Hiawatha National Forest. However, driving North on I 69, it is easy to get confused at the junction of 69 and 96 in Lansing and end up in Grand Rapids.

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

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jockmike2

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posted 297 days ago

I’m from Laingsburg, in between Lansing and Owosso, the heart of Michigan. I like May.

-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com

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DFLamb48837

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posted 295 days ago

I’m in Grand Ledge. An LJ get together sounds like fun.

-- Dave, Michigan

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Rustic

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posted 295 days ago

c’mon up marcb would be glad to have ya

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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boyneskibum

58 posts in 368 days


posted 293 days ago

Gents, not sure if any of you are looking for a good deal on some tools, but I found this on CL and the guy is out of Brighton. http://usaharris.com/saleitems/

-- Let's make some firewood!

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 292 days ago

he has some good deals but i don’t have the money for it.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Dustin Ward (aka Tearen)

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posted 288 days ago

Does anyone need any cherry or maple/curly maple? I need to free up some space in my garage and would love to have someone stop by and take it off my hands. The pieces are 6 to 8 feet long and 1”x1” and larger. I can cut the pieces in half if you don’t have a van/truck. The wood is furniture grade and works great for cutting boards, pens, inlays, etc. I have a stack about knee high and 5ft wide…. Lots of material…

I also have some bundles of curly veneer to go along with it.

How much you ask! Free of course! Well, maybe a future favor or a couple interesting pieces of wood.

I live in Jenison, MI . Send me a message and we can setup a time for you to pick up the material.

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 261 days ago

What weekend in May would work for everyone? I am open to anyweekend except memorial day weekend. I am working on the location. I am thinking a Saturday would work better for everyone

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Russel

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posted 261 days ago

At the moment, I could go with any weekend other than Memorial Day as well; Saturday or Sunday. I’d suggest that you wait a couple days and then make a decree. For me, that will make it a lot easier to put in my calendar and cut down the amount of time to get a date. The sooner we have a date, the less opportunity to schedule something else. Today, any weekend will work. Tomorrow may be different.

-- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com

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Rustic

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posted 247 days ago

Hey guys I have posted a blog with the updates. We have a date and place. It is May 16, 2009 and the place is my parks clubhouse. start time is noon. Kshipp would like to see another one in the fall when he gets back from Iraq. If you need my address PM me.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Rustic

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posted 241 days ago

Any takers I have two people on the list so far.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 228 days ago

C’mon people alot of you were interested in having this and now there is a few people who have locked in. I know Jockmike2 will see how he feels. Lets make this a memorable event. Private message me for info

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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8iowa

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posted 228 days ago

Rick:

Please permit me to suggest Lansing rather than Grand Rapids. With the junctions of 127. I96 and I69, it would offer easy access to a larger group of Michigan LJ’s. The area also has a lot of motels and things for the wives to do. It’s a six hour drive for me but I would come.

Sleepy Hollow State Park is just North of Lansing and has two picnic shelters, reservable for $50 per day. http://www.stateparks.com/sleepy_hollow.html

-- "Heaven is North of the Bridge"

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 227 days ago

party of the problem is that i don’t have the cash to reserve a spot at a park. We can also do one in the fall in a different location. We have motels nearby here. about 5 minutes away.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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Rustic

1254 posts in 495 days


posted 211 days ago

Just thought that I would let everyone know that time is of the essence. We need to get a count of everyone who will be attending so we know how much food to prepare.

-- There is no such thing as a mistake. Its called a design modification Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

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