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I am new to wood working; though I have been very interested in this hobby since a very young age. Now that I have grown up a bit I have finally decided to start trying to seriously take on the challenge. Unfortunately I really do not know anyone personally who is into woodworking. So, here I am...looking to soak up all of the knowledge that I can from this wonderful online community.
-- James - What's your excuse this time??
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| commented on | Hand Tool Journey #6: Stanley No. 62 Low Angle Jack | 3 days ago |
| replied on | Vertias vs. Lie-Nielsen | 21 days ago |
| commented on | The Small Shop Myth | 29 days ago |
| replied on | What is "perfect"? | 30 days ago |
| commented on | Inlaid Mahogany Pendant | 30 days ago |
| commented on | A Solid Foundation to build a future - My New Workbench | 30 days ago |
| commented on | Eleven Drawer Mule Dresser | 30 days ago |
| replied on | Too much response | 31 days ago |
| started topic | What is "perfect"? | 31 days ago |
| commented on | A passion that is just out of reach! | 31 days ago |
| commented on | Memory Box | 31 days ago |
| commented on | Buy Planes Build Workbench | 31 days ago |
| commented on | Oak Box with Walnut/Padauk Highlights, Swing-Out Tops | 31 days ago |
| commented on | Walnut Burl/ Curly Maple Chest | 31 days ago |
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Well I was finally able to finish my second box yesterday. That is, everything is finished but the finish… I went to Home Depot to get some clear oil, and for some reason the crappy depot here in our small town does not carry it! I knew...
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Here is something I tried out this time to get a nice tight fit between the curved lid and the box. It seemed to work out very well. First, I cut out the curved lid off of the box on the bandsaw – Self explanatory Then I sanded out al...
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Well I finally made a trip to Woodcraft and purchased some zero-clearance made by Carter. All and all I am pretty happy with them. $10 for 3 inserts and they fit well. However what I quickly learned about zero-clearance inserts is that they do ...
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Well today I began work on my second bandsaw box. I am going to make a box very similar to the first (see Bandsaw Box Bandit #1) but this time I have a few ideas to overcome some of the problems I encountered while making the first box. Howeve...
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I have recently taken the first step into becoming a serious woodworker – spending more than $500 on a single tool. I competed in and won a “biggest loser” contest at work, raking in $650! Needless to say, after all of that har...
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SnowyRiver
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posted 114 days ago
Welcome aboard. Glad to have you join us on Lumberjocks.
-- Wayne - Plymouth MN
Max
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posted 114 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 114 days ago
Hello James,
Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find being a member of this group to be both a rewarding and an inspirational part of your woodworking adventure.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
cabinetmaster
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8411 posts in 450 days
posted 113 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
Innovator
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posted 113 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!!!
woodworm
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posted 113 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Karson
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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 †
Grumpy
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posted 113 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
ND2ELK
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posted 104 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
a1Jim
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posted 103 days ago
Welcome to LJs a place were there are great people,super projects and fantastic woodworkers.Enjoy
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
Splinterman
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posted 103 days ago
Welcome to LJ’s…the best site to enhance your woodworking skills and knowledge.
-- I will just keep doing it till I get it right.