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15 posts in 649 days

Location: Memphis, TN
Website: www.pfconrey.com

I am an avid hobby woodworker looking to start my own business someday. For now, I make my living programming computers. I love making traditional, 18th century style furniture, particularly Queen Anne, Chippendale and Shaker. I long to try my hand at several other styles, including Federal and Hepplewhite. However, I'm not particularly fond of Mission (Arts & Crafts).

My favorite aspect of woodworking is carving and hand-shaping furniture elements. I like turning project parts, but I'm not much into turning just for the sake of turning. I particularly HATE hand sanding, but it's a necessary evil for all projects, so I'm trying to overcome my disdain.

I taught myself pretty much everything I know about this craft. I truly enjoy doing it, and look for excuses to make new stuff. Each time I start a new project, I try to incorporate a new technique into each design so that I can stretch my skill set further.

Some things I have yet to try, but would like to:
- Marquetry/Inlay
- Veneering
- Steam Bending

-- Being nice gets you stuff!

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commented on Zebrawood bow front vanity 303 days ago
replied on IS RIDGID ALL THAT GOOD OR JUST OUT THERE IN YOUR FACE 594 days ago
replied on Beginning carving thoughts and suggestions 625 days ago
commented on My work place,,,,"Come on in." 629 days ago
commented on Cherry Kitchen with hand carvings 635 days ago
commented on Carved Mahogany Dining Table 643 days ago
commented on Veneered Buffet Cabinet 646 days ago
commented on Walnut Mantel with carved panels 646 days ago
commented on Cheval Mirror 646 days ago
replied on Complimentary Woods - Jewelry Box. 647 days ago
replied on your most influential woodworkers? 647 days ago
commented on Not just any box.....(It's all about the inside) 648 days ago
added project Shaker School Desks 649 days ago
added project Bed of Roses 649 days ago
added project Walnut Hall Tree 649 days ago

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Scott Bryan

20080 posts in 701 days


posted 649 days ago

Welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be an interesting experience. I don’t think that many woodworkers do enjoy sanding although it is one of those activities with which you can put the brain on autopilot and plan other activities. Just realizing that it is an integral part of producing a beautiful end product should help relieve the tedium.

-- 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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Les Hastings

948 posts in 652 days


posted 649 days ago

Welcome Peter,,,glad you could join us!!

-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)

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Max

13985 posts in 1152 days


posted 649 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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Karson

25279 posts in 1279 days


posted 649 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 †

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Zuki

1219 posts in 956 days


posted 649 days ago

Hey pf

Im sure you will find lots of folks to help you out with
- Marquetry/Inlay
- Veneering
- Steam Bending

Enjoy the site.

-- The significant problems we face cannot be solved by the same level of thinking that created them

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cajunpen

5970 posts in 945 days


posted 649 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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gene

2165 posts in 762 days


posted 649 days ago

Welcome to the wonderful world of LJ’s (Enjoy) Step 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

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rikkor

11338 posts in 753 days


posted 648 days ago

Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.

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