I'm a builder, remodeler, electrician, landlord, and woodworker in the Chicago area. I started building, remodeling, and maintaining houses & buildings in the mid 1970s, still doing it today.
My Grandfather got me started in woodworking and electric in his tiny basement workshop in Ohio. I can still remember the exact details of the first time my Grandfather let me cross cut wood on his table saw. I couldn't have been much older that 9, and I was scared to death. Still remember the sights, sounds and smells of that shop. I have been fortunate to have had some very special patient teachers over the years.
Work and a great family, (wife, 2 kids, a dog, and a big yard to play) keep me very busy.
The talent on this website amazes me every day, it is an awesome place to learn and contribute to.
-- JJ - Northern Illinois
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Max
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#1 posted 02-02-2010 07:26 PM
Glad to see that you have made Lumberjocks a part of your Woodworking experience… Welcome
-- Max "Desperado", Salt Lake City, UT
Karson
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#2 posted 02-02-2010 07:49 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] †
Scott Bryan
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#3 posted 02-02-2010 08:46 PM
Unisaw2,
Let me welcome you to LJs. I am sure that you will find being a member of this group to be an interesting, as well as exciting, experience. Have fun and enjoy.
-- Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful- Joshua Marine
SnowyRiver
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#4 posted 02-02-2010 10:03 PM
Welcome aboard. Nice that you could join us on Lumberjocks.
-- Wayne - Plymouth MN
Beginningwoodworker
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#5 posted 02-03-2010 01:20 AM
Unisaw2, Welcome to LumberJocks!
woodworm
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#6 posted 02-03-2010 02:43 AM
Welcome to Lumberjocks!
-- masrol, kuala lumpur, MY.
ND2ELK
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#7 posted 02-03-2010 05:42 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
jack1
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#8 posted 02-03-2010 07:20 AM
Welcome to Lumberjocks. Lots of great people here with lots of ideas! Post stuff and get buddies.
-- jack -- ...measure once, curse twice!
Gary
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#9 posted 02-03-2010 08:19 AM
Hey, welcome to the site. Glad you found us. You’re gonna like it here
-- Gary, DeKalb Texas only 4 miles from the mill
WistysWoodWorkingWonders
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#10 posted 02-03-2010 08:35 AM
Hi there,
I too am somewhat new to LumberJocks and would like to welcome you to the site. The folks here are great and the projects will absolutely blow your mind. There are some very talented people out there…
Sit back, enjoy the ride and be careful, this site is extremely addictive…
Welcome to LJ
Wisty
-- New Project = New Tool... it's just the way it is, don't fight it... :)
Thos. Angle
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#11 posted 02-28-2010 03:18 PM
A little late, but Welcome to Lumber Jocks.
-- Thos. Angle, Jordan Valley, Oregon
Splinterman
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#12 posted 03-01-2010 06:13 AM
“Welcome to LJ’s” …....the best place to enhance your woodworking skills and knowledge.
Roger
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#13 posted 02-04-2012 12:38 AM
look forward to seein more o your projects/ideas. work/play safe. keep makin dust
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Keep your dust collector fed. [email protected]
Roger
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#14 posted 02-04-2012 02:49 AM
where abouts in OH ??? I lived in Lorain, OH for many years. moved to KY in ‘97
-- Roger from KY. Work/Play/Travel Safe. Keep your dust collector fed. [email protected]
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