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15 posts in 662 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 | 316 days ago |
| replied on | IS RIDGID ALL THAT GOOD OR JUST OUT THERE IN YOUR FACE | 607 days ago |
| replied on | Beginning carving thoughts and suggestions | 638 days ago |
| commented on | My work place,,,,"Come on in." | 642 days ago |
| commented on | Cherry Kitchen with hand carvings | 649 days ago |
| commented on | Carved Mahogany Dining Table | 657 days ago |
| commented on | Veneered Buffet Cabinet | 659 days ago |
| commented on | Walnut Mantel with carved panels | 660 days ago |
| commented on | Cheval Mirror | 660 days ago |
| replied on | Complimentary Woods - Jewelry Box. | 660 days ago |
| replied on | your most influential woodworkers? | 661 days ago |
| commented on | Not just any box.....(It's all about the inside) | 662 days ago |
| added project | Shaker School Desks | 662 days ago |
| added project | Bed of Roses | 662 days ago |
| added project | Walnut Hall Tree | 662 days ago |
8 comments so far
Scott Bryan
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posted 662 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.
Les Hastings
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posted 662 days ago
Welcome Peter,,,glad you could join us!!
-- Les, Wichita, Ks. (I'd rather be covered in saw dust!)
Max
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posted 662 days ago
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome…
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Karson
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posted 662 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 †
Zuki
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posted 662 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
cajunpen
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posted 662 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 662 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
rikkor
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posted 662 days ago
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.