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Location: Center Point, Texas
Website: www.thewoodshepherd.wordpress.com
I'm a Methodist pastor on an extended sabbatical. I've been woodworking since I was in Junior High, and mostly taught by my dad who has handed down a family legacy. I'm a Galoot by choice, but I'm working toward becoming a full-time professional woodworker, so power tools sometimes apprentice with me. I've been a member of the OldTools listserv since the early 1990's, and try really hard to be a hand tool snob, but it doesn't always work out that way.
For recreation, I'm a sportsman, I have sailed since I could about walk, have a musical education, and a Ham radio ticket. My wife and I are horse people as well. For relaxation I'm an officer in my volunteer fire department, and an EMT First Responder.
I was raised in Western New York State (a point I remind my Texas friends whenever they call me "Yankee.") Lived for 6 years in Central Kentucky prior to moving to Texas a decade ago.
-- There's no tool like an old tool...
| commented on | Joiners Chest | 84 days ago |
| commented on | Good News and a request for help for Dennis Zongker | 134 days ago |
| commented on | Blackwood Smoothing Plane with Brass Sole | 224 days ago |
| commented on | Drafting Table #2 Drawer and Board Assembly | 237 days ago |
| commented on | Chibucabra Bowl | 266 days ago |
| commented on | First Woodworking Project: Router Table Cabinet | 281 days ago |
| commented on | Band saw rehab | 281 days ago |
| commented on | 2 Hidden Secret Drawers in Highboy | 281 days ago |
| commented on | Sliding Carriage Panel Saw | 285 days ago |
| added blog entry | Mirrors from my Website blog #7: Politics, Religion, and Woodworking | 285 days ago |
| replied on | How to plane panels after glue up? | 285 days ago |
| commented on | A Workshop Evolution #1: Startup | 285 days ago |
| commented on | Weather Station in a Box 2.0 | 288 days ago |
| commented on | Cherry Cello Stand | 288 days ago |
| commented on | 18th Century foot stool | 288 days ago |
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Now that Obama has been inaugurated, I figure it’s safe to say that we might have a new president. I’ve perceived that he’s rather controversial despite the fact that I’ve tried really hard to ignore current events these last few months. I think...
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I’m trying to keep it all in the family, and it seems to make sense, at least to a degree. You see, in an effort to take a part of my woodworking business to the internet, I decided to pick up a pen turning lathe, a bunch of kits, and some padauk...
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I’m trying to keep it all in the family, and it seems to make sense, at least to a degree. You see, in an effort to take a part of my woodworking business to the internet, I decided to pick up a pen turning lathe, a bunch of kits, and some padauk...
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I should have posted this back in late October, but this gives me time for a little reflection, sort of a three-month checkup. I’m supposed to be all busted up, worried, angry, frustrated, and all five stages of grief all at once. About two we...
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I’ve had a couple of days now to rest up, process all that information, and try and heal from the sinus infection I picked up (when I lived in Kentucky, the sinus infection was how I was able to tell the seasons were changing!) I’ve b...
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GaryK
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posted 578 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Max
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posted 578 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Scott Bryan
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posted 578 days ago
Hello Texasgaloot,
Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope you will find this to be an exciting 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.
HallTree
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posted 578 days ago
Welcome. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. I retired in ‘96 and moved to Marble Falls for 8 years, now I am back in Minnesota for good. Looking forward to see your shop, projects, and comments. Have fun and work safe in the shop. Use pushsticks.
-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota
Paul D
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posted 578 days ago
Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!
-- Paul D, Atlanta GA
Grumpy
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posted 578 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
gene
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posted 578 days ago
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
cajunpen
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posted 577 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
ND2ELK
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posted 577 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
-- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
rikkor
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posted 575 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Mark
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posted 572 days ago
Welcome to the growing group. So you hail from Center Point. Well I’m down or up the road a bit in Kerrville. Good to have you.
Mark
-- Mark
Karson
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posted 566 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 †
Lee A. Jesberger
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posted 521 days ago
Hi Texasgaloot;
Welcome to Lumberjocks. Plenty of fine people here.
Lee
-- by Lee A. Jesberger http://www.prowoodworkingtips.com http://www.ezee-feed.com
Eric
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posted 451 days ago
Hey, thanks for the warm welcome! Always nice to see another neanderthal – and a galoot at that! – out here.
-- Eric at http://adventuresinwoodworking.com
Bureaucrat
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posted 217 days ago
Congratulations! In a few days you will have been a Lumber Jock for 1 year! Thanks for your participation.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!