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12 posts in 4400 days
Location: South Louisiana
Website: www.whimsicalwoodcarving.com
I retired February, 2008, after 44 years in higher education research and administration. Since the early 1960's I have dabbled in various woodworking, boat building, furniture design and construction, cabinets, and such. For the past 15 years I have spent spare time studying with some of the best wood carvers around (they think so and I tend to agree). And, I have been able to find homes for many of my carvings. Christmas 2009 my spousal unit gave me a small lathe. I have no idea how to use it but I am confident after reading some Lumberjock profiles that this is one good source to learn how to use my new tool. I would like to be able to combine my carving and turning to produce new "stuff". I love to learn.
-- Jim, South Louisiana, www.whimsicalwoodcarving.com
Latest Activity
| replied on | Tips & Tricks: Best "Embellishments" Techniques | 09-09-2011 06:18 PM |
| commented on | BentheViking's Workshop | 06-22-2011 06:40 PM |
| commented on | Kitchen tools | 06-17-2010 01:07 AM |
| started topic | Aromatic Cedar Turned Finish Recommendation needed | 06-16-2010 05:22 PM |
| commented on | SEGMENTED BOWLS | 12-31-2009 02:33 AM |
| commented on | Segmented Bowl | 10-18-2009 05:10 AM |
| commented on | small step stools | 10-18-2009 05:06 AM |
| added project | Two Cradle Summer | 10-08-2009 01:31 AM |
| added project | Lidded Box...second attempt | 10-04-2009 06:52 PM |
| commented on | Custom Made Big & Tall Walking Cane for a great guy going through a tough time | 02-10-2009 07:58 PM |
| replied on | Lathe Setup | 01-21-2009 06:21 AM |
| started topic | Lathe Setup | 01-20-2009 04:27 PM |
| signed up | Woodcarver's Profile | 01-03-2009 04:53 AM |
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trifern
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#1 posted 01-03-2009 04:53 AM
Welcome to LJ’s.
-- My favorite piece is my last one, my best piece is my next one.
jim1953
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#2 posted 01-03-2009 05:06 AM
Hay Welcome to LJs Its a Great Place
-- Jim, Kentucky
Scott Bryan
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#3 posted 01-03-2009 05:25 AM
Hello Woodcarver,
Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find this to be a rewarding and enriching part of your woodworking journey.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
Todd A. Clippinger
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#4 posted 01-03-2009 05:39 AM
Welcome to LumberJocks – The best woodworking community anywhere!
I look forward to seeing your posts and projects.
Share the Love ~ Share the Knowledge
-- Todd A. Clippinger, Montana, http://americancraftsmanworkshop.com
rikkor
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#5 posted 01-03-2009 11:28 AM
Welcome to LJ. You will like it here.
woodworm
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#6 posted 01-03-2009 02:11 PM
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
Take care and work safely.
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Karson
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#7 posted 01-03-2009 03:30 PM
Welcome to LumberJocks. Glad to have you aboard. †
-- I've been blessed with a father who liked to tinker in wood, and a wife who lets me tinker in wood. Appomattox Virginia [email protected] †
Todd Thomas
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#8 posted 01-03-2009 03:38 PM
Welcome to LumberJocks….It will be a great resource for you and your projects. There are a bunch of great people here willing to help……have fun….Looking forward to your projects and posts….. WARNING: Visiting LumberJocks has proven to be addictive
-- Todd, Oak Ridge, TN, Hello my name is Todd and I'm a Toolholic, I bought my last tool 10 days, no 4 days, oh heck I bought a tool on the way here! †
Max
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#9 posted 01-03-2009 06:49 PM
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
HallTree
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#10 posted 01-03-2009 07:50 PM
Welcome Jim. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. Looking forward to see more of your projects and comments. Work safe in the shop and don’t forget to use pushsticks.
-- "Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life" Solomon
Grumpy
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#11 posted 01-04-2009 02:51 AM
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
Bureaucrat
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#12 posted 01-01-2011 05:28 AM
Another year has rolled by. Congratulations on your 2nd anniversary at Lumber Jocks and Happy New Year.
-- Gary D.
BentheViking
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#13 posted 06-24-2011 05:15 AM
Yes Jim, I know basement in New Orleans is kind of an oxymoron, but it is what it is. Actually it is a ground floor apartment in my house that never got fixed up after the storm. It is mostly the landlords storage now, but I have carved out my own little slice of heaven down there for myself. Where in South Louisiana are you?
-- It's made of wood. Real sturdy.--Chubbs Peterson
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