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Location: houston
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Well I am a self taught woodworker. The only woodworking education came from Jr High, and High School. I am an avid watcher of anything about woodworking on tv (Woodworks, New Yankee, Woodwright Shop, Woodsmith Shop, The American Woodshop). I began my woodworking hobby with a trip to Guitar Center, where I sold my Fender Strat, and bought me a Delta Contractor saw. From there I purchased a Delta 13" planer, then a 8" Grizzly Jointer, then added a router table to my tablesaw. I currently own 2 bandsaws (one for resawing, and one for contour cutting). My Jet 14" is used for resawing, and my Grizzly 14" for contour cutting. I just recently had to tool up for my opportunity to build a Bonnet Top Highboy with the New Yankee plan, and that allowed me to acquire a Leigh D4R dovetail jig. I also have a Jet oscillating drum sander, and just recently acquired a Jet 16-32 drum sander. I think I am through buying machines!! Now on to buying lumber!! I currently work in the cooler months in my 2 car garage. I can't express how much I love woodworking, and all of my friends, and family just love my efforts. It feels really great to have finally found my passion!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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trifern

1831 posts in 156 days


posted 60 days ago

Welcome to LJ’s.

-- Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it didn't work for the rabbit.

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Todd A. Clippinger

2447 posts in 488 days


posted 60 days ago

Howdy! Welcome to LJ, the best woodworking community anywhere.
I am looking forward to your projects and posts.

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

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Max

4876 posts in 662 days


posted 60 days ago

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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ND2ELK

1829 posts in 162 days


posted 60 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

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Karson

11544 posts in 789 days


posted 60 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard.

-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com

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GaryK

8183 posts in 377 days


posted 60 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.

-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.

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matt garcia

146 posts in 60 days


posted 60 days ago

Thanks guys!! Glad to be here amongst my peers!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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Scott Bryan

7769 posts in 210 days


posted 60 days ago

Hi Matt,

Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope that you will find this to be an interesting and rewarding aspect of your woodworking journey.

-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.

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Paul D

1493 posts in 137 days


posted 60 days ago

Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!

-- Paul D, Atlanta GA

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jjohn

397 posts in 102 days


posted 60 days ago

You certainly came in with a bang. Great wood working. They say watching to much tv will distroy one’s mind. LOL. Not in your case. The projects you have done are inspiring. Hope to see some tutorials and such from you in the near future. Welcome to Lj’s.

-- JJohn

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CharlieM1958

3505 posts in 607 days


posted 60 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks, Matt!

Your furniture is really magnificent. Right up there with the professionals who post projects on this site.

-- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood"

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TreeBones

1340 posts in 412 days


posted 60 days ago

Good to see you here , this is a great site. You have some nice work. Every one here shares the passion of wood.

-- Ron, Twain Harte, Ca. Portable on site Sawmill Service http://westcoastlands.net/Sawmill.html http://westcoastlands.net/SawBucks2/phpBB3

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fredf

98 posts in 98 days


posted 60 days ago

You have found a home here, .... I know I have

-- Fred, Springfield, Ma

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rikkor

6465 posts in 263 days


posted 60 days ago

Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.

-- Maplewood, MN

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Grumpy

3804 posts in 240 days


posted 60 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks Matt. 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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matt garcia

146 posts in 60 days


posted 60 days ago

Thanks everyone!! Wow!! Especially jjohn, and CharlieM1958! You 2 make me feel like Norm!! I hope I get a chance to look at all of your projects tonight, after I reply back to all the wonderful comments on my furniture!!

-- Matt, Houston Texas

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DocK16

386 posts in 475 days


posted 59 days ago

Welcome to LJs You came on like gangbusters with the highboy, going to have a tough time topping that. got a sister lives in Spring Tx . If you are a visual learner like me try the video podcasts on Fine Woodworking.com and Woodworking online. Here are the links
http://www.taunton.com/finewoodworking/subscription/index.aspx
http://www.woodworkingonline.com/

-- DocK, WV

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DocK16

386 posts in 475 days


posted 59 days ago

Had to go back and check your gallery. Nice work. I believe you have been bitten by the WW bug.

-- DocK, WV

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Todd A. Clippinger

2447 posts in 488 days


posted 59 days ago

I just noticed that you posted a bunch of projects. SWEET! I can’t wait to sit down tonight and go through them in more detail!

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

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HallTree

562 posts in 156 days


posted 58 days ago

Welcome Matt. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. You have some very nice looking projects. Have fun and work safe in the shop and use pushsticks.

-- Ron in Osseo, Minnesota

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David Harms

36 posts in 131 days


posted 56 days ago

hey matt welcome to lumberjocks, good to find other guys in the houston area.

Go ‘stros!!

-- David - Houston, Texas.

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cajunpen

5256 posts in 454 days


posted 55 days ago

Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community.

-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/

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