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79 posts in 592 days
Location: southeast Michigan
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I am somewhat of a gearhead but lately have converted to hobby woodworker. My day job involves creating service information for new cars so I like woodworking as I find it helps me forget about work. Mostly self taught accept for some high school shop classes back in the day and lots of reading. I got started this after looking for good furniture at a reasonable price and came up short. Sick and tired of pressboard I started with a small table saw and now have many more tools, mostly purchased as I find a deal. I think I like looking for lumber deals at auctions as much as building stuff.
FAMILY - Happily married with 2 daughters, 5 and 2. I am very fortunate to have a wife that allows me to spend a lot of my spare time in "the barn".
ABOUT MY HABIT - I probably make more sawdust than anything else but hate to waste anything so the scrap pile gets bigger and bigger. I prefer practicaliity and simplicity over elegance but do try my best to make the best project I can. I like to borrow ideas from magazines and books but often modify at least something to make it my own. I have been very fortunate to have a separate space for woodworking but it still needs lots of work to be complete. I have tried a bit of everything as long as the lines are mostly straight.
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| commented on | chair repair | 4 days ago |
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| replied on | Hardwood Edging on Counter Tops - Pre or Post laminate? | 5 days ago |
| replied on | Looking for Air dried lumber in Kansas | 7 days ago |
| added project | childs barn bookshelf | 13 days ago |
| commented on | Are these from Lowe's ? Cont. | 41 days ago |
| commented on | Fireplace | 47 days ago |
| commented on | Reclaimed AHP Side Table | 54 days ago |
| added project | shaker bed | 54 days ago |
| commented on | Woodworking Magazine | 55 days ago |
| commented on | Black walnut | 67 days ago |
| added project | Teacher's Easel | 73 days ago |
| added project | child chair | 73 days ago |
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GaryK
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posted 592 days ago
Welcome to Lumberjocks! Enjoy yourself.
-- Gary, East TX -- The longest journey begins with a single step.
Paul D
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posted 592 days ago
Welcome to LJs !! Glad you have joined us !!
-- Paul D, Atlanta GA
Scott Bryan
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posted 592 days ago
Hello Kansas,
Let me welcome you to LJs. I hope you will find this to be an exciting and rewarding part 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.
Grumpy
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posted 592 days ago
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.
-- Grumpy - "Always look on the bright side of life"- Monty Python
brunob
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posted 592 days ago
If you like working with wood, you’re in the right place. Welcome.
-- Bruce from Central New York
Max
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posted 592 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
cajunpen
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posted 591 days ago
Welcome to LumberJocks. Enjoy the community.
-- Bill - "Suit yourself and let the rest be pleased." http://www.cajunpen.com/
gene
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posted 591 days ago
Welcome to the wonderful world of LJ’s (Enjoy) Come on in, The water’s fine, fine, fine. Happy, that you have chosen to join the family.
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
ND2ELK
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posted 591 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
rikkor
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posted 588 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
Karson
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posted 567 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 †
Bureaucrat
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posted 231 days ago
Congratulations! In a few days you will have been a Lumber Jock for 1 year! Thanks for your participation.
-- Gary, South Central Wisconsin. So much to learn, so little time!