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Location: Royal Oak, MI
Website: http://www.villagelanefurniture.com
After failing woodshop in Junior High back in the 60s it took over 30 years to realize how much I enjoyed woodworking. After building a couple quick flower boxes I figured I was ready to remodel our kitchen. Yeah, silliness is obvious in hindsight, but it turned out okay.
Since then I've practiced and have successfully created piles of sawdust and scrap wood, which is quite useful on the family camping trips. Still the practice is starting to pay off and I think I just might be getting better.
LJR#1341
-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.
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When I was a youngster in what they now refer to as “mid-century”, my father had a hand plane. I had no idea what kind and no idea what it was supposed to be used for, but I used it to shape my PineWood Derby car for my cub scouts rac...
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For about 5 years I made my living fixing computer systems for businesses who’s owner’s nephew knew something about computers. More often than not, my task was to take the work of a hobbyist and revise it for a professional environmen...
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Just a little musing here; nothing of consequence; merely a curiosity. It seems that those that create contemporary woodworks are often referred to as “artists” while those that create more traditional works are considered “craf...
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HELP ! I’ve fallen and I can’t catch up! I have been a member here at LumberJocks for a bit more than 6 months and the membership has effectively doubled since I joined. When I joined, the goal was to get to 2000 members by year e...
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mot
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posted 327 days ago
Hey! Welcome to LJ!
-- You can discover more about a person in an hour of play than in a year of conversation. (Plato)
WayneC
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posted 327 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community. (But watch out for MOT….LOL)
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
DAN
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posted 327 days ago
Welcome to lj’s ... nice kitchen remodel … cabinets look great
-- a legend in my own mind ...
Max
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posted 327 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome…
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Russel
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posted 326 days ago
Okay, I am overwhelmed by the rapidity of recognition. I wasn’t even done entering my profile before I received welcome messages. Truth be told, I’m here cause I really like the pictures and I’m looking to learn from folks whose skills and knowledge are obviously superior to mine. It would be great to contribute and I’m hoping that I’ll have something to say in the not too distant future.
In the meantime, there’s a fair amount of stuff to look through . . .
-- If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit. No use being a darn fool about it.
PanamaJack
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posted 326 days ago
It this a self portrait Russel? Welcome to the one and the only LumberJocks website. Enjoy your time spent here. Should you have any woodworking questions do not hesitate to ask…Somebody will know the right answer.
-- Carpe Lignum - Seize The Wood,
Dick Cain
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posted 326 days ago
A BIG WELCOME!!!
-- Dick Cain, Hibbing, MN. http://www.woodcarvingillustrated.com/gallery/member.php?uid=3627&protype=1
Karson
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posted 326 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. It’s great to have you aboard.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com
oscorner
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posted 325 days ago
Welcome aboard!
-- Jesus is Lord!
Greg Mitchell
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posted 324 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- Greg Mitchell--Lowell, AR--gdamitchell@sbcglobal.net
TreeBones
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posted 188 days ago
Just checked out all your projects so far and you have some real nice work. My favorite’s are the storage bench and the grandfather clocks. Well done. You also have a great website.
-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3
Teri
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posted 150 days ago
Thanks for the welcome Russel and comments on my Charlie Brown blog article. Brought tears to my eyes as I was writing it. But I do think it’s one of the greatest gifts a parent can give their kids, the ability to make something with their own hands. And that is the most precious time when you have that kind of one-on-one time with either your parent or your kids.
-- Teri, Kokomo, IN