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Location: Folsom CA
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Gary Foster has been a woodworking since he was introduced to it at nine years old by a neighbor. For most of his life he worked in his garage on small projects for family and friends. He likes to make things that are not only beautiful but are a challenge to build.
He designed and built his own 1040 square foot dream shop in 2000.
Having the large shop changed everything. After he built the shop he started taking woodworking classes with some nationally known instructors. “I have found that it can be inspirational to work with someone who is at a much higher level than yourself,” He was has been particularly inspired by works of David Marks and the late Sam Maloof.
Gary joined one of the local clubs ‘Sacramento Area Woodworkers’ in 2005. When the members saw his work they asked if he would be willing to teach a “few” classes to the club members. The “few” classes have now reached over 40 hands-on classes and demonstrations with well over 200 students. Some of the work that they have produced has been of very high quality. This has been very rewarding to Gary,” By helping someone else to improve their woodworking skills you can make a much larger impact on their lives than if you just gave them a piece of furniture”
Gary’s work has won multiple awards at the California State Fair and also at the Design In Wood competition in San Diego California.
-- Garysharp "When sharpening woodworking tools, good enough,...isn't" “Your life’s complete only when your knowledge passes on”.
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| commented on | 1st workbench | 77 days ago |
| commented on | Jason Beam's Profile | 107 days ago |
| commented on | Workbench #7: Twin Screw vise is DONE | 110 days ago |
| commented on | Rebuilt, refurbished three planes | 123 days ago |
| replied on | Veneering question for your consideration. | 123 days ago |
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| commented on | Marquetry tray | 219 days ago |
| commented on | Mortise & Tenon question............need some advise | 219 days ago |
| commented on | Marquetry tray | 219 days ago |
| commented on | Arts and Crafts Lamp | 219 days ago |
| commented on | almost finished!!! | 240 days ago |
| replied on | ear plugs? | 272 days ago |
| commented on | BIRDSEYE MAPLE/WALNUT JEWELRY BOX | 277 days ago |
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trifern
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
Bigdogs117
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posted 371 days ago
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
Max
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posted 371 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 371 days ago
Hello Gary,
Welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be an exciting and rewarding part of your woodworking experience.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
HallTree
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome Gary. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. Looking forward to see your projects and comments.
-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota
woodworm
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
Take care and work safe.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
isetegija
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks.
-- My woodwork blog : http://www.isetehtud.pri.ee/blog/
jockmike2
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome to LJs if you need anything just ask anyone.
-- Mike. mwurm13@yahoo.com
rikkor
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
3fingerpat
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome! I thought I recognized your rocker before, we go to the SD fair every year and see some spectacular work. I know we will enjoy having you here at LJs!
-- "You get what you inspect, not what you expect"
kolwdwrkr
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posted 371 days ago
Welcome!
-- ~ Inspiring those who inspire me ~
itsme_timd
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posted 371 days ago
Hi Gary, welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy your time here, it’s a great community.
-- Tim D. - Woodstock, GA
Grumpy
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posted 370 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks Gary. 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 370 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
TomK
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posted 370 days ago
Glad to have you here!
-- If you think healthcare is expensive now, wait until it's free! PJ O'Rourke
Rob Drown
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posted 370 days ago
Beautifill Beautiful chair. Welcome!!
-- Sharp tools and thin whispy shavings make woodworking a joy.
ChicoWoodnut
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posted 363 days ago
Hi Gary,
Welcome to LJ’s. It’s nice to see more of us in the north valley.
Look forward to seeing your work.
-- Scott - Chico California http://chicowoodnut.home.comcast.net
Karson
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posted 353 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 †
Karson
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posted 353 days ago
Thanks for making me a buddy,.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
Blake
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posted 345 days ago
Good to see another California woodworker in the shop. Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- Check out my new website! http://www.blakeweberwoodworking.com
Bureaucrat
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posted 7 days ago
Congratulations on your upcoming anniversary as a Lumber Jock! I look forward to more of your posts.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!
a1Jim
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posted 7 days ago
Almost one year at LJs congrats
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
cabinetmaster
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posted 7 days ago
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