RogerM

Glad to see that you have made LumberJocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome

-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT

Thanks for the Welcome Max. Was out your way this past summer

-- Roger M, Aiken, SC

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

-- Wayne - Plymouth MN

Welcome to the site. Glad you found us. You’re gonna like it here

-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill

Welcome to Lumber Jocks. I’ll warn you this site is very addictive. That’s a great looking shop you’ve got there.

-- Dan - Valparaiso, Indiana, "A smart man changes his mind, a fool never does."

Welcome To LumberJocks.
Good Luck…

-- Rick

Hey Rodger, I’m 40 yrs old, and trying to get away from the video games and into woodworking, working on building up the tools and my skills, on a very limited budget is not easy. Been looking on craigslist not sure what to start with i have a cheap table saw, compound miter saw, some sanders and automotive tools. I’m thinking i should get in this order, a router, drill press, band saw. i would also like to get one of those pocket hole jigs and a doweling jig. What do you think? I looked at your shop, its incredible. i was going to message you but lumberjocks says i have to post 5 times first. Also do i need an auto feed benchtop planer or will an electric handheld planer do the same job? Any info is appreciated.

-- Ken, Irmo, South Carolina

Hey Rodger, thanks for all the info. I went to mantool they’ve got some really nice stuff, but its so expensive. any way i’m definitely going to get a porter cable router, it just seems i can’t make anything without a router. i got a crap one from harbor freight for 23 dollars and a roundover bit, i guess its good for parctice. when my taxes come back i’ll get a bandsaw and drill press if i can. thanks again.

-- Ken, Irmo, South Carolina

Hi Rodger,
I was browsing around and stumbled upon your comments to the thread last year regarding lumber in Augusta GA. You talked about a small mill in Vaucluse SC? I have a placeon Vaucluse Rd on the Aiken side! Do you have any contact info or address to this mill? I would LOVE to pay them a visit!!

Roger, I saw a comment you posted in another thread talking about local saw mills in the Aiken area. I am starting a few projects and wanted to get the information for the local mills from you. Thank you in advance.

-- Anthony, SC