Hey guys,
Just found your site yesterday and signed up. I’m amazed at the range of projects and the incredible artistry involved. There is certainly a lot of talent out there!!! I am brand new to woodworking, however I’ve always had a love of wood. Today, I’m hoping to successfully negotiate with a Craigs list seller for an 8” PM planer, and after the 400 mile round trip, swing by our local Woodcraft store and pick up the cabinet saw I bought two weeks ago. Wish me luck with this new adventure and stay tuned. I’m sure it will take me years to figure out how to work these tools in order to produce something worthy of posting. My thanks goes out to the nine folks who welcomed me to your group!
Gary
19 comments so far
cstrang
home | projects | blog
1227 posts in 68 days
posted 31 days ago
We are all glad to have you here and hope to see some of your projects soon, good luck with the trip and welcome.
-- A hammer dangling from a wall will bang and sound like work when the wind blows the right way.
kkickback
home | projects | blog
234 posts in 116 days
posted 31 days ago
good luck!!!
-- christoper Blanchard, Michigan
Julian
home | projects | blog
698 posts in 425 days
posted 31 days ago
Congratulations on your new purchases, and welcome to the forum.
-- Julian, Park Forest, IL
Jim Bertelson
home | projects | blog
295 posts in 64 days
posted 31 days ago
It is always informative, and fun, to hear of the trials and tribulations we all have in purchasing and installing new woodworking machines. Hope to read a blow by blow description…......
-- Jim, Anchorage Alaska
peruturner
home | projects | blog
216 posts in 262 days
posted 31 days ago
Well one thing for shure you will be busy and having great fun welcome
-- peruturner,lima peru
eddy
home | projects | blog
300 posts in 264 days
posted 31 days ago
post all of your projects even if you don’t think they are “worthy” the people here are more than happy to comment and help i have learned a lot in a very short time form all the great people here it will accelerate your learning curve like you wont believe. how to set up a tools, project ideas, how too’s, sometimes i think this is better than any school i could have gone to
Scott Bryan
home | projects | blog
20807 posts in 722 days
posted 31 days ago
Gary, it sounds like you are in store for an exciting day. It always is fun to add a new tool to the shop.
Post some pictures of the new toys when you get a chance.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
a1Jim
home | projects | blog
17200 posts in 477 days
posted 31 days ago
Welcome To LJs Gary
We look forward to updates as to how things progress.
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop, custom furniture ,maker, woodworking school, heirloomwoodshop.com
dustyal
home | projects | blog
447 posts in 375 days
posted 31 days ago
sounds like you are off to a fast start already. I had the interest and desire to do woodworking in retirement, but it was LJ’s that really made it happen for me. Stay tuned in and you will pick up a lot of useful info… and do share your progress on your shop.
-- Al H. - small shop, small projects...
John Gray
home | projects | blog
1757 posts in 785 days
posted 31 days ago
Welcome aboard!!!
-- Only the Shadow knows....................
drfixit
home | projects | blog
139 posts in 44 days
posted 31 days ago
Well welcome to LJs, I was told this site is additicing when i signed up… they wasnt kidding!
-- I can fix ANYTHING!.... Wheres the duct tape?
huff
home | projects | blog
1630 posts in 185 days
posted 31 days ago
Gary, welcome to LJ’s. Sounds like Christmas is coming to your shop early this year. Nothing is more exciting then getting a new tool for the shop ( except building something using that new tool). We look forward to hearing more about your tools, shop and hope you’ll post some pictures.
-- John @ Myrtle Beach
DTWoodknot
home | projects | blog
91 posts in 86 days
posted 31 days ago
Gary welcome to LJ’s as a new wood worker you came to the right place you can learn a lot on this site i have and I’ve be in to it for some time. happy wood working
-- Dave, I wood if I could but I can't so I woodknot
nmkidd
home | projects | blog
390 posts in 72 days
posted 31 days ago
Welcome to LJs…......a place filled with great folks with a lot of experience and knowledge to benefit from. Don’t be afraid to ask questions…...these folks here don’t bite, they just have a lot of learnin’ to offer.
Congrats on your new toys. Enjoy
-- Doug, New Mexico.......the only stupid question is one that is never asked!........don't fix it, if it ain't broke!
Rick Dennington
home | projects | blog
335 posts in 94 days
posted 31 days ago
Glad to have you here, Garyj. It’s a great place to learn, grow, and experience all the knowledge these guys have to offer. I been ww a long time, and I’m still learning,especially on this site. These guys(and gals) are here for you. All you have to do is ask. Have fun with the new tools, and be safe.
-- Remember--- one good turn-- gets most of the blanket!!!!
gagewestern
home | projects | blog
157 posts in 250 days
posted 31 days ago
gary have fun
-- gagewestern
Gary
home | projects | blog
598 posts in 333 days
posted 30 days ago
Hey, welcome to the site. This is a great place to stumble into. Lots of great info and good folks. It’s hard to get away from.
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas
cabinetmaster
home | projects | blog
8753 posts in 458 days
posted 30 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
Looking forward to seeing the equipment and projects.
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
patron
home | projects | blog
2465 posts in 241 days
posted 30 days ago
great good fortune , yours .
new tools ,
and new friends !
stick around ,
and you will progress
beyond your wildest dreams .
we even share mistakes ,
that way , only one of us makes them .
God only knows how many years of woodworking knowledge
is shared here ?
welcome to LJ’s .
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart