Happy Birthday to all here on The American Woodworker!!!!

We are 1 year old today.

I would like to thank all those that have hung in here with us this long. We have had quiet a year this last run, and I am proud to have all of you aboard with us.

And I would like to thank our Forum Helpers Bob Kloes, Mike Williams aka Dragon1, Ralph Jones, and Richard McComas.

I would also like to give a special and big Thank You to John Moody, who is serving double duty on this site as the Wood Turners Forum Helper and the Assistant Site Administrator. Without John and his insight, this network might look a little different today.

I would also like to give a special thanks to the two gentlemen that were here in the very beginning, two guys that were the first forum helpers on this site, and two of my first "sounding walls" of whom I bounced many an idea off of, Larry Jenkins and Steven Newman. Thanks guys!

In the last year we had some great times, and we had some bumpy roads that we all went through together. We all came aboard with the idea of providing a positive environment for woodworkers and to provide support for our favorite cause The Wounded Warrior Project.I look forward to yet another year of growth and learning.

 

Just some interesting facts about The American Woodworker

The first 10 woodworkers to join The American Woodworker were

1. Gary Keedwell

2. Ron Dudelston

3. Jack Morris

4. Greg Coleman

5. Parker Converse

6. Gene Howe

7. Terri Chapman

8. Steven Newman

9. Mike Williams aka Dragon1

10. Larry Jenkins

 

Our 100th woodworker that joined our site

Gary Heltemes

 

Our 200th member was

Floyd Cantrell

 

Website Facts

Our first month we were live on the web, we had a whopping 32 hits and 268 page views.

Currently we enjoy over 300 logins daily and over 2000 page views daily.

This last month our members and visitors alike viewed our pages over 50000 times.

 

How we got the name The American Woodworker

Well, contrary to popular belief, we were not trying to copy that wonderful publication "American Woodworker". It was more of a brain freeze on my part, I was looking for a name that would demonstrate our love of country, and woodworking, and that was the first name that came to mind. I totally forgot about the magazine! We are currently involved in the arduous task of choosing a new name for our site to avoid further confusion.

 

Once again, I would like to thank all our members who show up to our world, and make our site what it is today, just a great place to be and have fun, and enjoy some good company. We have struck a good tone on this network, and I hope it stays for years to come.

 

So, this Buds on you folks, cheers, and Happy Birthday!

 

John Morris

The American Woodworker

 

Looks to me like TWA had a great first year. I'm sure it's only going to get bigger and better.

Good job to John and all the others that put this site together ......... congratulations ~ Dan

Hello John,

A Happy Birthday to you and these great forums, which we would not have except for you and your willingness to help the Wounded Warriors. Though I write on another forum and join in on their post ocassionally but, since I have come to these forums I have declared this my home forum for as long as you all will have me.

As many of you know, I am a woodworking teacher and my passion is teaching anyone who wishes to gain knowledge. As we all know that knowledge is not knowledge until it is passed on.

 

I hope all of the folks on these forums join me in wishing you many more years right where you are today.

 

Also to all you Marines where ever you are "SEMPER FI".

Kudos John,   I had April 6 on my calendar as the one year anniversary.  Not unusual for me to screw up dates.  I had no idea THW  would attract such a large number of great and giving members,  And kudos for your work in reminding us of THE WOUNDED  WARRI0RS.  You make our military family proud.  Love, Dad

April 6th is close enough pops, thanks for the kudos!

jack morris said:

Kudos John,   I had April 6 on my calendar as the one year anniversary.  Not unusual for me to screw up dates.  I had no idea THW  would attract such a large number of great and giving members,  And kudos for your work in reminding us of THE WOUNDED  WARRI0RS.  You make our military family proud.  Love, Dad

Hello Jack,

I don't believe that I have had the pleasure to meet you on these forums or not, however I am as proud of your son as you are for what he has done and is doing for our Wounded Warriors and all of the hard work he has done on these forums and I am proud to be a part of them as well to help out as best I can for John and the forums.

Happy Birthday TAW.  John, you've done a terriffic thing here and we haven't seen anything yet!

Thanks for your kindness Ralph,

I am still involved in my wood shop but for the last couple of years my time has been split between wood shop projects for my home and mostly agriculture.  I do read the forums and am impressed with your knowledge and contributions and the contributions the other members have made.  You guys are THW of today.


Ralph Allen Jones said:

Hello Jack,

I don't believe that I have had the pleasure to meet you on these forums or not, however I am as proud of your son as you are for what he has done and is doing for our Wounded Warriors and all of the hard work he has done on these forums and I am proud to be a part of them as well to help out as best I can for John and the forums.

Sorry Ralph,  I don't know where THW came from.  I wanted to say TAW.

jack morris said:

Thanks for your kindness Ralph,

I am still involved in my wood shop but for the last couple of years my time has been split between wood shop projects for my home and mostly agriculture.  I do read the forums and am impressed with your knowledge and contributions and the contributions the other members have made.  You guys are THW of today.

Ralph Allen Jones said:

John..

 

All the more reason for TAWI..

 

Larry

Happy Birthday The American Woodworkers, I'm so happy for you and your members, keep it up honey, this is a great website.

Your loving wife Tonya.

Happy Birthday TAW and thanks John for a great site! Just a suggestion but what about "The American Patriot Woodworker" In tribute to the great American Patriots Past Present and Future that defend our liberties!

Your speaking my language John! A form of that name has been sticking in my mind for sometime now. Thanks for being here sir.

John Michael Dillen said:

Happy Birthday TAW and thanks John for a great site! Just a suggestion but what about "The American Patriot Woodworker" In tribute to the great American Patriots Past Present and Future that defend our liberties!

  Patriots?     Maybe a one called "Thomas Paine's woodshop"?      Can't use Sam Adams, he's more known for BEER nowadays.   

 

If this wasin the "UK", maybe "Royal Oak Woodworker"?   

 

I would use some caution in finding a new name.   Too "narrow" a "Title" might drive some away to other sites.   Something like "The guardian wood worker"  might give the wrong message. 

 

Yep. I'm still around.   This is one of about five sites I hang out at.   One thing John MIGHT look into is a "Newsletter" sort of thing, maybe put it out on Facebook and draw in some new people that way.  Do-able?

Congratulations John on the first year anniversary. It has been so much fun and I enjoy everyday of getting to be here.

 

Thanks for the vision and investment to put it all together.

congrats....... many many more

Thank you for all your wonderful wishes folks! And here's to another fun year at The American Woodworker! And remember, we are only as good as our members, so invite more of your friends here, we need good folks just like you all.

Go to INVITE and get all your friends here!

John Morris

God bless this site.

 

Keedy


John Morris said:

Thank you for all your wonderful wishes folks! And here's to another fun year at The American Woodworker! And remember, we are only as good as our members, so invite more of your friends here, we need good folks just like you all.

Go to INVITE and get all your friends here!

John Morris

not bad for a youngster, not bad at all,   great Job .. carry on