Rj here also known as knockonit, (from my days racing team horses and wagons)  am an Az boy 5 gen, grew up on a cattle and horse ranch in se Az. been in family for a hundred plus years or more, i've lost count. 

grew up in const. biz after a time in the Marine Corps, a couple tours in asia, ended and began a new life.

construction, lived it, ate it, slept it, its about all i know

 

shop is almost complete, still working out the flow, just picked up a lazer engraver, and being and old fella i struggle with techie stuff. but gonna try my best, presently also negotiating on a cnc router, just a glutton for punishment.

am on another site, while its okay , this one seems to be more my style , glad t be here.

 

i did meet Gene Howe back a few years ago at a BBQ in Roll AZ. at Azwoodies joint, perhaps you remember me, 

hope to learn something if not, at least be intertained. lol

Rj

24 minutes ago, knockonit said:

 I did meet Gene Howe back a few years ago at a BBQ in Roll AZ. at Azwoodies joint, perhaps you remember me, 

hope to learn something if not, at least be intertained. lol

Welcome to The Patriot Woodworker Rj. Thank you for your service to our country. Happy you found us and glad to have you on board. Always room for another. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your shop and your projects. Great group of folks here always willing to share, learn and have some fun together.

 

BTW, Even though you've met @Gene Howe, we'll still let you hang out with us. I can say that now because I know he's snoozing away.

Welcome!

thanks all, hope to provide some projects, soon, i struggle so with techie stuff, i'll get one of my so called associates to educate me on pictures ect.

thanks again, looking forward to sharing

rj

Glad to you as a member.  Looking forward to your participation.

Welcome, Ric. I well remember our talks at the BBQ in Roll. At the time, we were living in Smowflake. We've since relocated to the Marana area. While my infatuation with mesquite hasn't waned, Roll is a bit far for a lumber run. Dead Tree Salvage, off McCartney, near Casa Grande, has a nice mesquite and Pistachio selection. Have you been there?

Maybe, we could arrange a meet up there or, at a coffee shop close by. I'm close to setting up my 3rd laser. after the first two bit the dust. 

Glad you joined the fun, here at TPWW.

BTW, who do you use for blade sharpening in PHX?

Edited June 28, 20224 yr by Gene Howe

Welcome aboard RJ, glad to have you here.  Looking forward to your participation and contributions.

And I am surprised that @Grandpadave52 let you in the gate with no mention of donuts... new folks got to bring donuts as initiation, or to bribe the gate guard, or something like that.  I'll have a double chocolate glazed cake please

Yes, i believe his name is John, quite the character, have been there a few times on way back from the ole pueblo 

I have not seen or chatted with Woodie in a long time, have been wanting to hit his new store near his farm, but have not had the opportunity. soon though

 

good to see you are still at it.

rj

Thanks for the welcome, be a while till i get some things completed again, but will post something up as time allows, again thanks to all for welcome

rj

Welcome aboard @knockonit.Not quite as dry here on the east coast but at least that ocean breeze helps to cool it down  a bit. Thank you for your service. No critics here, just woodworkers sharing what they do and helping us not so talented along the way.

Welcome aboard. I am sure you will find information as well as entertainment from some special people ( maybe off the short bus) here. Oh did we say we like pictures

Welcome aboard from South Alabama!  I look forward to hearing from you and seeing your work in the forums.  I think you'll find a warm, welcoming community here.