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Location: South Central PA
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First in a wood shop at the age of 5 to help my Grandpa, although no power tools until I was 10ish. Was avid at working wood until the end of high school (when I lost access to a decent shop, my bedroom didn't work very well). After working as a builder for awhile, and never being satisfied with the level of quality of contractors I worked for, branched out on my own. This allowed me to do the level of quality I desired and if doing it right took a little longer than I thought, oh well, I don't make as much. I've since taken a full-time job giving me the opportunity to practice my skills on a 100 year old 13,000 square foot mansion. Moving to a new house allows me the opportunity to actually set up a decent shop and I don't have to move my tools from job to job anymore! In the process of finishing my shop and looking forward to more time to actually focus on projects.

-- Andy, PA ~Finding satisfaction in creation

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Occasional Table for Fundraiser #2: Top, legs and starting the joinery

03-29-2011 11:31 PM by ahock

When I left off before I was just heading out to the shop to start working on this project and was quite excited. Here’s a walk through of what my day off work and in the shop looked like: Starting by jointing and gluing up the panel for...

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Occasional Table for Fundraiser #1: The design

03-28-2011 03:04 PM by ahock

Hey Guys and Gals, It’s been a long time since I’ve been able to do more than a 15 second perusal of all the awesome stuff you guys keep adding here and even longer since I’ve had the time to add some myself. But hopefully th...

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Osage Orange picture frames #2: Finally! I have two together

07-16-2009 12:54 AM by ahock

So It took me a long time, but I finally have two together and finished! Here they are: I used a double splined miter corner. The splines are out of some extra cherry I had laying around. I glued up the frames with the one spline...

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Osage Orange picture frames #1: The wood has arrived

05-25-2009 03:50 PM by ahock

This is the first project that I’m working on since I’ve joined LJ’s and thought, “Hey, I’ll journal the whole thing on here and get some input from people…”. So that’s what I’m doing. I want...

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Scott Bryan home \| projects \| blog 27250 posts in 4621 days #1 posted 04-20-2009 04:16 AM	Hello Ahock, Let me welcome to LJs. I am sure that you will find being a member of this group to be both a rewarding and an inspirational part of your woodworking adventure. -- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
HallTree home \| projects \| blog 5665 posts in 4567 days #2 posted 04-20-2009 04:53 AM	Welcome. You have found the right place for woodworking. A great group of people willing to help. Looking forward to see 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
Max home \| projects \| blog 56000 posts in 5072 days #3 posted 04-20-2009 05:18 AM	Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… *Welcome* -- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Bureaucrat home \| projects \| blog 18341 posts in 4451 days #4 posted 04-20-2009 05:47 AM	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 love this site, I hope you will enjoy it too. Look forward to seeing your projects and posts. -- Gary D.
Todd Thomas home \| projects \| blog 4969 posts in 4248 days #5 posted 04-20-2009 12:16 PM	Welcome to LumberJocks….This 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! †
cabinetmaster home \| projects \| blog 10874 posts in 4357 days #6 posted 04-20-2009 12:27 PM	Welcome to LJ’s. We are here to help you with your woodworking endeavors. Feel free to ask for advise. But Be aware…this site can be very addictive…………..LOL -- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
wpreman home \| projects \| blog 1611 posts in 4512 days #7 posted 04-20-2009 02:22 PM	Welcome Ahock, glad you’ve joined us! -- Bill, Florida
Karson home \| projects \| blog 35224 posts in 5200 days #8 posted 04-21-2009 01:31 AM	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] †
Grumpy home \| projects \| blog 26493 posts in 4650 days #9 posted 04-21-2009 05:12 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
Todd A. Clippinger home \| projects \| blog 8901 posts in 4899 days #10 posted 04-21-2009 08:17 PM	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
ND2ELK home \| projects \| blog 13495 posts in 4573 days #11 posted 04-27-2009 05:05 PM	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. Love to see pictures of your new shop! God Bless tom -- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa
Bureaucrat home \| projects \| blog 18341 posts in 4451 days #12 posted 04-17-2010 04:47 AM	Imagine that! A year has gone by since you became a Lumber Jock. Congratulations on your anniversary! I look forward to your posts. -- Gary D.

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