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Well what does one say about oneself? I guess I'll stick to woodworking as a hobby and journey; how I got here and where I plan to go. I've been tangled up in this for a little over a year now. It began with a miter saw, table saw and drill. I thought surrounding myself with big power tools was cool and fun. As a new homeowner I saw endless possibilities. I think the next thing I aquired was a compressor and some nailers(the most unused thing in what has now been transformed from a garage to a shop). As with many things I became rather obsessed, but it was over a period of months that I found myself less interested in carpentry and more interested in the actual art of cabinet making. My cabinet making was short lived as i failed miserably with my first set of bookcases. The oak plywood is stilll in my shop. I then became fascinated with Fine Woodworking, I wanted to do what these guys were doing. I soon realized that I needed some new tools. I welcomed the arrival of my bandsaw and drill press and haven't looked back. A midi lathe was added shortly after, and the rest is history. I'm evolving as I go, at first I believed in order to do what i wanted i needed power. I have since found myself enjoying using hand tools more and more. I imagine when my bench is complete I will enjoy it even more. Anyway, this hobby began simply enough but has become an addiction, an infatuation, better yet, a way of life.
| commented on | Success? My Completed Bench! | 43 days ago |
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| commented on | Joining the Club - The Addiction Begins | 46 days ago |
| commented on | Writing Desk | 46 days ago |
| commented on | Garage Saling | 49 days ago |
| commented on | Chestnut Oak Workbench | 49 days ago |
| commented on | Shoulder Plane | 49 days ago |
| added project | Success? My Completed Bench! | 49 days ago |
| commented on | Queen Anne Side Table | 49 days ago |
| commented on | Mini Smooth Plane | 58 days ago |
| commented on | the journey begins #1: So many tools, so little money... | 58 days ago |
| commented on | Rocker | 58 days ago |
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Well I made it back from the show this past weekend, and the damage wasn’t as bad as I thought. I only went over my budget by a $100,my budget was 200(I hope my wife doesn’t read this). I spent my entire sum at the Lie nielsen booth...
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I’am headed out to the show this weekend. I’m actually going to try and get there twice. I have set my budget , and I’m pretty sure I know what I’m coming home with. Unfortunatly last year I set my budget and went way ov...
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gene
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2128 posts in 272 days
posted 149 days ago
Welcome to the wonderful world of LJ’s (Enjoy) Come on in, The water’s fine, fine, fine.
You can ask, show, teach, learn, and Share woodworking experiences.
There’s something here for anyone that likes working with wood.
Plus new friends
God bless
-- Gene, a Christian in Virginia
Max
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4868 posts in 661 days
posted 149 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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7762 posts in 210 days
posted 149 days ago
Welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be a rewarding and exciting part of your woodworking journey.
I love your avatar. Obviously this is your “shop assistant”.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
CedarFreakCarl
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posted 149 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! And by the way, that’s one precious assistant you’ve got there!
-- Carl Rast, Pelion, SC
GaryK
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posted 149 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
cajunpen
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posted 149 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
rikkor
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posted 149 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
-- Maplewood, MN
Blake
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posted 147 days ago
You’ve been busy here today! That’s good. Your experience here will be rewarding. Live it up. Great writeup and projects, by the way. Welcome to Lumberjocks.
-- Dust collectors suck.
Karson
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posted 147 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard.
Have a good time at the woodworking show next weekend. I’m not going to be able to make it.
Send a message to zipsss you might be able to meet him there.
-- Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com