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Thread: Greetings from Virginia
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25th February 2013, 01:24 PM #1
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Greetings from Virginia
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.
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25th February 2013, 04:09 PM #2
G'Day, Welcome "to the Great South Land" & to a top forum "Jim".
We have a few blokes from USA on the forum; not sure if I've welcomes one from Virginia....
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork/scroll sawing, turning and the golf.
Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie
PS - Do you subscribe to the Steve Good Scrollsaw website, it has lots of free scrollsaw plans.....
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25th February 2013, 08:41 PM #3
Gidday Jim welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay.
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25th February 2013, 09:29 PM #4
Welcome Jim
I met many keen wood workers along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
You have some nice local timber to play with. I look forward to seeing what you are making.
cheersScally
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26th February 2013, 07:42 PM #5
You have already contributed, you have joined and said hello. Welcome to the forum.
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8th March 2013, 12:02 AM #6
Welcome Jim
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