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Location: Orange, Virginia
Website: croquetman.photoshop.com
I am retired. My interests are eclectic to say the least: furniture making, golf, tennis, croquet, fishing, grandchildren, and gardening.
I began doing what I will call woodworking in 1995. My wife knew I would be retiring soon, and asked what I intended to do with myself during my golden years. Of course, I had no idea figuring that golf or loafing around the house might fill the void. Nooo! So forced to say something or face working for the rest of my days, I blurted out that I would convert my old milk barn into a shop and make furniture. No knowledge, no tools, no talent -but off I was on this new enterprise. I learned, I bought, and I developed skills - So now I am a woodworker. Among other things ...
-- Whatever
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| added project | Small drop leaf table | 01-02-2019 08:50 PM |
| added project | The White Box | 04-19-2017 01:43 PM |
| commented on | Shop stool first attempt - Samurai Carpenter knock-off | 03-06-2017 06:21 PM |
| added project | My third jewelry box for the Boys and Girls Club of Orange | 03-06-2017 06:18 PM |
| commented on | Walnut Jewelry Box - Basic | 11-16-2016 09:18 PM |
| commented on | Boxguy Gets Bogged Down | 11-16-2016 01:46 PM |
| commented on | Small Maple Box | 07-03-2016 01:55 PM |
| added project | Another Boys abd Girls Club Box | 03-08-2016 01:44 PM |
| commented on | Boxguy Joins Some Bees and Honey | 12-23-2015 01:28 PM |
| added project | Greene and Greene inspired coffee table | 05-30-2015 07:49 PM |
| commented on | Tool Chest from Elm and Cherry | 03-23-2015 05:18 PM |
| added project | Celia's Box | 03-23-2015 05:11 PM |
| commented on | Mystery Wood Box | 01-26-2015 06:12 PM |
| commented on | Jewelry box in Walnut and American Boxwood | 12-07-2014 01:46 PM |
| commented on | Bandsaw Dovetail Jig | 12-03-2014 06:32 PM |
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Todd A. Clippinger
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#1 posted 04-22-2009 06:43 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
Max
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#2 posted 04-22-2009 07:07 PM
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
spanky46
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#3 posted 04-22-2009 09:49 PM
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.
Scott Bryan
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#4 posted 04-22-2009 11:49 PM
Hello Croquetman,
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
Karson
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#5 posted 04-23-2009 12:52 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] †
cabinetmaster
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#6 posted 04-23-2009 01:41 AM
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…………..
-- Jerry--A man can never have enough tools or clamps
Todd Thomas
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#7 posted 04-23-2009 03:19 AM
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….I’m 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! †
Bureaucrat
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#8 posted 04-23-2009 03:41 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.
wpreman
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#9 posted 04-23-2009 03:45 AM
Welcome Croquetman, glad you’ve joined us!
-- Bill, Florida
woodworm
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#10 posted 04-23-2009 03:53 PM
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
Grumpy
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#11 posted 04-25-2009 02:50 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
ND2ELK
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#12 posted 04-25-2009 09:43 AM
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
Beginningwoodworker
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#13 posted 04-29-2009 01:40 AM
Welcome to LumberJocks, Croquetman.
Bureaucrat
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#14 posted 04-17-2010 04:55 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.
Roger
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#15 posted 07-15-2014 11:57 PM
I look forward to more of your projects. Work/Play safe. Keep makin dust.
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Keep your dust collector fed. [email protected]
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