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Thread: Computer geek getting the urge
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16th May 2011, 08:54 PM #1
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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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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!Semtex fixes all
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16th May 2011, 09:31 PM #3
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PS the Woodworking Show is on this week...
Semtex fixes all
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16th May 2011, 09:44 PM #4
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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16th May 2011, 10:04 PM #5
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16th May 2011, 10:14 PM #6
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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16th May 2011, 10:15 PM #7
I know why,
It was the heading.
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16th May 2011, 10:40 PM #8
Me too, Christos
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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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17th May 2011, 12:01 PM #10
This is getting scary, so far only computer persons welcoming.
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17th May 2011, 12:28 PM #11
I'm not!
anne-maria.
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(White with none)
Follow my little workshop/gallery on facebook. things of clay and wood.
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17th May 2011, 01:52 PM #12
Welcome from a coder too
) my avatar is a clue to what field! ;-)
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17th May 2011, 01:55 PM #13
Re: Computer geek getting the urge
Originally Posted by q9
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17th May 2011, 01:57 PM #14
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?Michael
Wood Butcher
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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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