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    bushmaster
    Thanks for looking. The table is in daily use, holding up, and everyone loves it.

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    Hey, thanks for noticing. LJ's is my favorite on line place for socializing, but it is socializing with a purpose. I now have a shop down at our vacation home in La Conner, Washington as well. We will be there two weeks from now. I don't belong to Facebook, or any other social network. LJ's is just about right for my limited needs. My biggest issue is that I am old and still working at a stressful job, so it is a little tough to get in shop time. I actually do a little better in La Conner.

    Have a good one, Scott.

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    Jim,

    I just noticed it was your 5 year LJ anniversary last week.. so happy 5 years + a week anniversary!

    Scott

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    Just in reorg mode this week since I have been on vacation. Did get time in the shop yesterday and accomplished a lot. Hopefully, will do a few more things during the week.

    Jim

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    Shopnotes is also a good read. They are affiliated with Woodsmith. I like em both because there are no adds. It's all info and hands on stuff. It's wild that you've been in the bluegrass. It is a very small world. It really doesn't matter what brand tool you have…. as long as it works. I've been findin my way around here about like you. It's all a learning experience. haha Oh, and about being in slow motion, since I've retired, I don't get in any hurry for anything, but, time, days, weeks, and months go soooo fast, it's unbelievable.

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    The fence is a Vega, it works quite well. I purchased it just before I decided to make woodworking a primary hobby, but no regrets, it is right on. I have the Wixey digital readout as well. At this point, it is working perfectly. The Biesemeyer would have cost as much as the saw did, and since I was just thinking about making it a hobby, after DIYing for 40 years, I decided to keep the cost down.

    Re Woodsmith…....
    Just got a copy in Maui, two days ago, although I haven't read it through yet. I have a couple of other copies, haven't decided to subscribe yet, I'll read through this last copy and give it a sharp look. Thanks for the heads up. Shopnotes is another I am looking at close. I get a couple subscriptions already….......but, there is never enough.

    I worked a couple of years in Middlesboro, Kentucky in the mid '70s. Then moved to Fairbanks in '75, then to Anchorage in '84.

    In the woodworking realm I'm am kinda casual at this point, partly because I am still working. Everything I do is in slow motiion, because I am still working, but have the energy of an oldtimer. Looked at your profile earlier, nice projects. Usually when someone unknown comments on my posts I go back to their profile….....you have already figured that out. Noted you are new here. Bet you will enjoy it. It is my favorite place on the web, my home. Very nice people, and there is something for everybody, and everyone seems to find their own circle of friends.

    Thanks for dropping by. Keep in touch.

    Alaska Jim

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    Oh, P.S. Jim. Woodsmith magazine is an awesome publication. Check it out, if you haven't already

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    That vintage table saw sounds pretty good. What fence did you put on it? Biesemeyer? That's my fav.

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    Gary,

    Thanks Gary, I had totally lost track of it. I may be in Hawaii right now, but I was dreaming about one of my current projects last night. I don't remember doing that before. It's a crazy project table top, and is nearing completion. Woodworking took a back seat to an overload of call and a few other things this summer, hopefully will get back in the groove now that I should be rested…............

    Jim

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    Imagine that! A year has almost gone by since you became a Lumber Jock. Congratulations on your anniversary! I look forward to your posts.

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    hey jim, thanks for stopping by and im returning the favor.
    from what i read it looks like we both have the same attitude!
    were both laid back, taking things slow and enjoying the tools we have.

    look forward to seeing you around.

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    Welcome to LJs a place were there are great people,super projects and outstanding woodworkers.Enjoy

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    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
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    Welcome to LumberJocks. It is a GREAT place to get ideas for your projects and help when you get stuck. There is a ton of information to help you along the way.

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    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.

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    Well, that is quite a welcome. Found this forum searching for solutions to some issues as I started upgrading the shop, and thought it would be a good source of information and camaraderie.

    I checked out some of the threads, such as "You know you're LumberJock if/when…". That made me wonder…would I fit in. Am I … er, ah …. crazy enough, you know…obsessed.

    Then realizing that yesterday a dumped a whole quart ($15) of Watco into the bottomless pit of MDF that is my new radial arm table, and that I have decided it will look much better if I edge it in oak…

    It's obvious that I will fit right in.

    Jim
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