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82 posts in 200 days
Location: Orange, Virginia
Website: croquetman.photoshop.com
I am retired. My interests are eclectic to say the least: furniture making, golf, tennis, croquet, fishing, grandchildren, and gardening.
I began doing what I will call woodworking in 1995. My wife knew I would be retiring soon, and asked what I intended to do with myself during my golden years. Of course, I had no idea figuring that golf or loafing around the house might fill the void. Nooo! So forced to say something or face working for the rest of my days, I blurted out that I would convert my old milk barn into a shop and make furniture. No knowledge, no tools, no talent -but off I was on this new enterprise. I learned, I bought, and I developed skills - So now I am a woodworker. Among other things ...
-- Whatever
Latest Activity | view all »
| commented on | Footed Walnut Box | 7 days ago |
| commented on | Full length pivoting mirror and jewelry cabinet | 19 days ago |
| commented on | M8 - Tall Case Clock | 19 days ago |
| commented on | "Chess Set, Table, & chairs. some better pictures | 36 days ago |
| commented on | The "Cameo" Jewelry Box. | 41 days ago |
| commented on | Moose Lamp | 74 days ago |
| commented on | Backgammon / Chess Board with all the pieces and storage box | 99 days ago |
| commented on | Crown Moulding Jewelry Box from last christmass | 113 days ago |
| commented on | marquetry baby furniture | 114 days ago |
| commented on | Moose Lamp | 128 days ago |
| commented on | Jessica's Office Furniture | 129 days ago |
| commented on | Jessica's Bedroom Furniture | 129 days ago |
| commented on | Sapele spoon | 130 days ago |
| commented on | Tuscan trestle table | 130 days ago |
| commented on | Moose Lamp | 130 days ago |
13 comments so far
Todd A. Clippinger
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5590 posts in 978 days
posted 200 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks – The best woodworking community anywhere!
I look forward to seeing your posts and projects.
Share the Love ~ Share the Knowledge
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://amcraftsman.com
Max
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13972 posts in 1152 days
posted 200 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
spanky46
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735 posts in 269 days
posted 200 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Lots of friends with lots of talent!
I look forward to your projects and posts.
-- spanky46 -- Never enough clamps...Never enough tools...Never enough time.
Scott Bryan
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20071 posts in 700 days
posted 200 days ago
Hello Croquetman,
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.
Karson
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25274 posts in 1279 days
posted 200 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 †
cabinetmaster
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7999 posts in 437 days
posted 200 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…………..
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
Todd Thomas
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4825 posts in 327 days
posted 199 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks….This will be a great resource for you and your projects. There are a bunch of great people here willing to help……have fun….I’m looking forward to your projects and posts….. WARNING: Visiting LumberJocks has proven to be addictive.
-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †
Bureaucrat
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6897 posts in 531 days
posted 199 days ago
Welcome to Lumber Jocks! This is a great place to get – or give – advice about woodworking on the forums and the project posts are a wonderful source of new ideas. I love this site, I hope you will enjoy it too.
Look forward to seeing your projects and posts.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
wpreman
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1486 posts in 591 days
posted 199 days ago
Welcome Croquetman, glad you’ve joined us!
-- Bill, Florida
woodworm
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7828 posts in 469 days
posted 199 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Grumpy
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14852 posts in 730 days
posted 197 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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6065 posts in 652 days
posted 197 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
Beginningwoodworker
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3857 posts in 551 days
posted 194 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks, Croquetman.
-- CJIII Future cabinetmaker