jimmyz
25th February 2013, 01:24 PM
My name is Jim, and I've been a woodworker for about 40 years. Problem is that, when I was employed by the United States Air Force and then as a Oracle Database Contractor, I didn't have much time to do woodworking! It's a wonder I got as much done as I did. Now that I'm retired, I don't know where all the time goes, but I spend most of my free time woodworking or playing golf.
My original interest was making furniture. I've made everything from a 6' high by 3' wide display case for my wife's Hummel collection to a small Shaker stool for the kitchen. I took a class in using hand tools earlier this year and am working at completing an appropriate set of tools and making a workbench. Since I retired, I've also become interested in scrolling (mostly compound-cut objects and scrolled pictures - animals, birds, scenery) and lathe work (especially pens). Although I make things for family and friends, I also make items for several craft fairs each year.
I'm looking forward to "using" the site and hopefully will contribute something one of these days.
My original interest was making furniture. I've made everything from a 6' high by 3' wide display case for my wife's Hummel collection to a small Shaker stool for the kitchen. I took a class in using hand tools earlier this year and am working at completing an appropriate set of tools and making a workbench. Since I retired, I've also become interested in scrolling (mostly compound-cut objects and scrolled pictures - animals, birds, scenery) and lathe work (especially pens). Although I make things for family and friends, I also make items for several craft fairs each year.
I'm looking forward to "using" the site and hopefully will contribute something one of these days.