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Location: Marysville, MI
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I've been banging around wood since I was a kid. Started with just scraps and any nails I could get and straighten out. I'm now a remodeling contractor with 33 years experience under my tool belt. Lately, a lot of my projects include some type of custom this or reproduction of that. Then I get to have some fun in the shop. I'm a total tool nut, so usually I can fabricate whatever the client needs. This has kept me going in these slow times, being able to do what most contractors/carpenters are unable to do.
My lovely wife puts up with my tool addiction and my two boys, 10 & 13, always echo her.."do you really need that?". (Edit: Now that the boys are getting older, and wiser, they now say "COOL...what does it do???" ).
Both my kids are always curious about things in the shop and I try to answer their questions as to peek their interest in building things. I don't really want them to follow in my footsteps, but would like them to be able to craft items as they need them if they wish. With no shop classes in schools anymore, I feel this is very important for kids to learn basic tool skills. I offer my shop to the cub scout dens for any hands on that they would like, within safety limitations of course.
This Lumberjocks site is a wealth of info and find myself on here for hours at a time.
Have a great day,
Gary

-- Gary; Marysville, MI...Involve your children in your projects as much as possible, the return is priceless.

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a1Jim

87305 posts in 1748 days


#1 posted 1002 days ago

Welcome to Ljs a world wide community were there are great people,super projects and great woodworkers.Enjoy

-- W James Brokenbourgh Custom furniture maker http://artisticwoodstudio.com/

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SnowyRiver

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#2 posted 1002 days ago

Welcome aboard. Nice that you could join us on Lumberjocks.

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

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Max

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#3 posted 1001 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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BillyJ

622 posts in 1374 days


#4 posted 1001 days ago

Gary – glad you joined LJ. This is a great site – I’m sure you’ll enjoy everything. Can’t wait to see your projects.

-- I've never seen a tree that I wouldn't like to repurpose into a project. I love the smell of wood in the morning - it smells like victory.

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ND2ELK

13495 posts in 1945 days


#5 posted 1001 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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gjd

18321 posts in 1823 days


#6 posted 1001 days ago

Welcome to Lumber Jocks! This is a great place to get – or give – advice about woodworking on the forums and the project posts are a wonderful source of new ideas. I look forward to seeing your projects and posts.

Please enjoy your membership

-- gjd Southcentral Wisconsin

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Splinterman

23060 posts in 1532 days


#7 posted 1001 days ago

“WELCOME to LJ’s” ….enjoy the experience..

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brunob

2275 posts in 2340 days


#8 posted 1000 days ago

If you like working with wood, you’re in the right place. Welcome!

-- Bruce from Central New York...now, if you'll pardon me, I have some sawdust to make.

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WistysWoodWorkingWonders

11517 posts in 1328 days


#9 posted 997 days ago

Hi there,
Welcome to LumberJocks… I joined the site myself almost a year ago and will give you fair warning, this site is VERY ADDICTIVE, VERY EDUCATIONAL, and VERY FUN…. so sit back, enjoy the ride and learn from the other LJ’s as they are a group of extremely talented people that are also very friendly…

Enjoy your time here on LJ and pass the word to any of your woodworking buddies about us…

Wisty

-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)

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DavidH

488 posts in 1914 days


#10 posted 991 days ago

Welcome to a great addiction, enjoy your stay.

-- David - Houston, Texas. (http://www.justsquareenough.com/)

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spanky46

968 posts in 1561 days


#11 posted 960 days ago

Welcome to Lumberjocks! Lots of friends with lots of talent!
I look forward to your projects and posts.

-- spanky46 -- Never enough clamps...Never enough tools...Never enough time.

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clarkey

191 posts in 1227 days


#12 posted 859 days ago

Gary , your projects look great ! l happen to be a tool addict myself and my wife says the same thing to me , do you really need that. My last couple of tools were a dewalt track saw to straighten the hooks in my black walnut stock and a dowel maker so l could make my own plugs for my Kreg pocket holes. And I’m with you a 110% Lumberjocks.com ROCKS with information and people who share there woodworking talents.

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Todd A. Clippinger

8654 posts in 2270 days


#13 posted 99 days ago

Gary your work is totally pro bro! I totally identify with your background since I got my start in remodeling and that is where I honed my skills, design sense, and had an opportunity to sell my ideas.

I love your philosophy and work!

But you do have about twice as many years in as I do;)

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

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