You see, my Grandfather, before becoming a Steamfitter by trade, was a carpenter, as was my Great Grandfather. I remember stories about my Granddad making everything from dormers for his house to tool boxes. I can still remember some of his home made tool boxes. And on a more personal note, he actually helped me carve a wood box derby car when I was in the cub scouts…

I unfortunately was still very young when my Grandfather died. I wish he was still here so I could share my love with wood working with him. I’m sure he could have taught me a thing or two also…

My Mom mentioned that she had a lot of his old, now antique, tools, some dating back to my Great Grandfather. She said that she was going to look for them and give them to me. I can’t wait to see what she has. I have a feeling I’ll be refinishing them, but it is going to be pretty cool to have these family heirlooms.

I just figured I’d post a blog about family and the passing down of wood working tradition. Any similar stories out there?

I started off 17 years ago making speaker boxes for my cars…Now I’m a little older and have no need for the big speakers anymore, but have a need for garden furniture, cabinets, etc. My skill set is still probably considered to be beginner as my “shop” is my patio under my deck, which limits the tools I can use (mostly hand tools), but I am becoming more and more surprised with what I can make with just a chop saw, jig saw, drill, and circular saw. With some clamps and some jigs you can do a lot…Call me a McGyver Lumberjock if you will…

I do not have any “good” pictures of my latest projects yet, but will take some over the next couple of weeks and get them posted. (you will soon see my Stereo Cabinet / Book Shelf I made out of plywood and pine, my first shot at a table top humidor, and my latest project I finished this weekend, an adirondack chair).

It takes me a little while to complete projects, as I have to wait for a couple of sunny days to work (no roof over the shop), but as soon as I get some more stuff completed I will post it.

I look forward to every ones comments once I get some stuff posted.