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long time dabbler, fairly new to actual woodworking. i have built sheds, fences, most things that incorporate 2x4s. projects where an 1/8 of an inch was good enough. i got seduced into thinking I could build a mission style quilt rack for my wife. the ones i found in stores were flimzy. i bought a plan and got started after much procrastination. the quilt rack went together pretty well, but i wanted to commit suicide about midway through the finishing process. i used a gel stain and let it set up. it was a pain to apply to all those littles nooks and crannies. now i'm on a mission to build and equip a garage workshop (on a budget). i want to start a blog to show the progress. i love to look at other workshops, the ingenuity and creativity is inspiring.

-- God is great, wood is good. Let us thank Him for wood......and old hand tools.

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commented on Exacto knife handles 08-07-2015 02:28 AM
replied on Curious: work bench engineering. Why not 5 legs instead of 4? 05-27-2015 02:54 AM
commented on Glue Rack 05-26-2015 09:44 PM
commented on Ultimate Miter Saw Station 05-26-2015 09:35 PM
commented on Woodworking on a Half-Shoestring #42: Beefing Up A HF Windsor-Style Workbench 05-26-2015 07:51 PM
commented on Useless 05-26-2015 07:40 PM
commented on My second clock 05-16-2015 04:55 AM
commented on Delta Milwaukee Homecraft Tablesaw/Jointer 03-29-2015 07:08 AM
commented on Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #5: electrolysis tub version 2.0 and Jet Motor test 03-29-2015 06:56 AM
commented on Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #4: Electrolysis Attempt #3: Failure 03-29-2015 06:49 AM
commented on Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #2: disassembly day 1 & 2 03-29-2015 06:31 AM
commented on Saving A Jet JWP-15CS From Dump #1: Saved For The Day 03-29-2015 06:11 AM
commented on Wood Corner Clamps 12-19-2014 05:54 AM
commented on Bench/stand for metal working lathe #2: Joinery decisions and cutting the framing members 12-19-2014 03:58 AM
commented on Boy's carving kit #3: Boy's carving kit #3 12-11-2014 04:58 AM

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  • Project for the High School
  • Refinished Dresser
  • Finished Refinishing Vanity
  • A Gift to Me - Work Bench Drawers
  • Bookrack for Charity Resale Shop

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    Oops, I didn't know

    02-11-2011 05:20 AM by davidroberts

    So I promised to cut some one foot diameter circles out of hardboard for my kids school project. I needed to make a circle cutting jig to use on the bandsaw. Something quick, nothing fancy, a one time use jig. I just needed to hold a couple of ...

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    iRobot (w/ pics)

    11-08-2010 02:27 AM by davidroberts

    While I’m at it, I wanted to post a few pics of the robot my son helped build and the practice field yours truely built. My 17 year old high school brainiac son participated in a robot competition last weekend. He was responsible for the e...

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    Another OWWM Project

    11-07-2010 10:12 PM by davidroberts

    Yesterday I had the opportunity to purchase this DeWalt RAS, model MBF-223, serial# 212800. From the serial registry on the OWWM mothership, the saw was born in January 1957. The machine is considered a bit underpowered with the original 3/4hp mo...

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    Part 2 - The Bed is Finished #2: Pics of the Completed Project

    03-31-2010 01:26 AM by davidroberts

    Last night I started this blog. You can see Part 1 here: http://lumberjocks.com/davidroberts/blog/14843 I started with the footboard and almost screwed it up. I thought dousing it with stripper could melt the glue. I had been told that pr...

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    Part 2 - The Bed is Finished #1: Some early pictures

    03-30-2010 05:59 AM by davidroberts

    The title is a little misleading. The bed is actually refinished. This was a project 2 years in the making. A neighbor grew tired of her grandmothers bed set sitting on her back porch and offered it to me two summers ago. Her idea was I would ...

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#1 posted 11-09-2008 07:04 AM

Welcome to LJ’s.

-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
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#2 posted 11-09-2008 07:05 AM

Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
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#3 posted 11-09-2008 07:32 AM

thanks very much, that’s mighty nice, and fast too <g>.

-- God is great, wood is good. Let us thank Him for wood......and old hand tools.
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#4 posted 11-09-2008 09:58 AM

Welcome to Lumberjocks!

-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.

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#5 posted 11-09-2008 12:36 PM

Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
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#6 posted 11-09-2008 02:26 PM

Hello David,

Welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be an exciting and rewarding part of your woodworking experience.

-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
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#7 posted 11-09-2008 06:00 PM

Welcome to the shop. I look forward to seeing your projects and I hope you enjoy the site. There is alot of good information available from both professionals and amateurs who are willing to share their craft. God Bless!

-- Rusty
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#8 posted 11-10-2008 01:06 AM

Welcome to Lumberjocks David. 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
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#9 posted 12-01-2008 06:00 AM

Howdy David, Good to see a fellow Texan here, and one that’s pretty close by! Grew up south of Houston, still down there often to see the folks and friends, even do a job or two down that way. This is a GREAT place, but really addictive also but in a good way.

-- James
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#10 posted 12-02-2008 03:02 AM

Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. ☺

-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Southern Delaware soon moving to Virginia karsonwm@gmail.com †
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#11 posted 01-28-2009 03:38 PM

Thanks for the comment you posted, David. Look forward to having another “Jock” in San Saba. If you’re ever up for a visit, give me a call.
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#12 posted 07-16-2009 06:59 AM

A gift for you:)

-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com

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#13 posted 11-07-2009 04:45 AM

Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary as a Lumber Jock! I look forward to more of your posts.

-- Gary D. Stoughton, WI
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#14 posted 11-07-2009 07:45 PM

Congratulations on your Anniversary. Hope you have many more on LumberJocks. We appreciate your posts and projects.

-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
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#15 posted 01-13-2010 10:15 AM

Thanks for the comment you posted, David.
it is very simple and I will send the plan for you

-- Suliman , Syria, jablah ,

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