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  1. 16th May 2011, 08:54 PM #1
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    Default Computer geek getting the urge

    Evening all,

    Nice looking site! Stumbled across it during a random Google search.

    I'm a long-time computer geek who has recently developed the itch to get back into woodworking. Not that I was ever an expert at it

    I'm spending too much of my life in front of a computer - having worked with and administered high-end servers and secure networks, to my current day job as a Technical Writer, computers are consuming too much time with which I could be a lot more creative.

    Due to this, and growing up around my carpenter Grandfather, high-school woodwork, and the occasional building project with my brother, I have gotten the itch to get cutting again which feels like a real calling to me.

    With a basic garage workshop, I have started to make simple furniture for the missus and toys for the nephews/nieces who are suddenly turning up everywhere..

    A bigger project on the cards is an old-school arcade machine cabinet (with MAME emulation).

    Anyway, I look forward to learning a lot along the way and keeping all of my appendages.. Greetings to all.
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  2. 16th May 2011, 09:30 PM #2
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    Howdy!

    It is hard to get excited about working with computers and stuff, I know only too well. At least it affords me the luxury of a workshop!

    Heaps on here to get you started. Enjoy!
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  3. 16th May 2011, 09:31 PM #3
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    PS the Woodworking Show is on this week...
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  4. 16th May 2011, 09:44 PM #4
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    From one computer geek to another, Welcome! There is not much that beats building something that will last when your work 'disappears' when the computer is turned off.

    cheers
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    Quote Originally Posted by ole1 View Post
    A bigger project on the cards is an old-school arcade machine cabinet (with MAME emulation).
    Welcome. Your story sounds a lot like mine, I'm a former sysadmin turned codemonkey!

    It's a great bunch here. I for one look forward to seeing the arcade machine built - should be cool
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  6. 16th May 2011, 10:14 PM #6
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    I am not sure why I looked at this thread but could have been drawn to it.

    Welcome to the forum.

    Yes I work in the computer field.
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  7. 16th May 2011, 10:15 PM #7
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    I know why,


    It was the heading.
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    Me too, Christos
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  9. 17th May 2011, 11:48 AM #9
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    Welcome,

    You are not the only geek that has stumbled across this site. Doing things with wood gives me a sanity break after working with computers and the users on the end of them all day.

    Enjoy your time here.
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    This is getting scary, so far only computer persons welcoming.
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    I'm not!
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    Follow my little workshop/gallery on facebook. things of clay and wood.
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    Welcome from a coder too ) my avatar is a clue to what field! ;-)
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    Default Re: Computer geek getting the urge

    Quote Originally Posted by q9
    Howdy!

    It is hard to get excited about working with computers and stuff, I know only too well. At least it affords me the luxury of a workshop!

    Heaps on here to get you started. Enjoy!
    You are not a real geek if you don't get excited about computers as well as tools! Both are awesome fun !
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  14. 17th May 2011, 01:57 PM #14
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    Perhaps there is a sub forum here ge.geks and wood.com

    Any way welcome to the forum and enjoy. Perhaps you could have a virtual shed?
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  15. 17th May 2011, 02:37 PM #15
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    Im Not, im a Ex Boilermaker - turned truck driver - installer servicing, woodworker with any time left and father of one Young Red Hair Lady. and i build systems units not so much software these days !!!!!
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