Hello everyone, you could say woodworking runs in the blood, my Grandpa and Dad were woodworkers. Likely further back into the gene pool as well... I remember my Grandpa's narrow shop running the length of his garage and my Dad's shop which he ran a furniture repair business out of.  With that said I was too young for them to hand down their skills and knowledge before they passed.  But I do have some of their tools, my Grandpa's Iron King table sander (60 yrs old?), my dad's Craftsman bandsaw (50 yrs old?) and some other hand tools.  I've dabbled for the past 40 years or so woodworking but am finally getting a functional, dedicated workshop set up. Stumbled into a great deal and purchased a shop of Delta/Rockwell tools and a few others and a forest of wood! This was a definite upgrade to my Grandpa's and Dad's tools and a smattering of other tools I've acquired along the way.  Retirement is still a few years away after 20 yrs active duty and 22 yrs (so far) as a govt contractor.  So, for now, I'm doing small projects like the antler mounts I made for family members for Christmas and other small items.  I'd like to try some fly fishing nets and other related items, and of course whatever my wife throws on the to make list.....  Located just North of Dayton Ohio.

 

Looking forward to learning from everyone on here!

Welcome to the forum.  Glad you found us.  Just jump right in.

Well, another Buckeye! Welcome to the forum!

Welcome!

Welcome A-Board 

 

Will give Add-Vise for Donuts

Welcome to our little corner of the world @Highlander! And thank you for your service!

Sounds like a storied past with your family roots in woodworking, please share your work and projects here, we love pictures and please participate often, we love that too! Happy New Year!

Welcome to the forums, @Highlander

John

Welcome aboard Highlander! We look forward to seeing your woodworking projects! 

Thanks for the welcomes! I'll post some past projects soon, and some recent m from Christmas

Great to have you aboard. Welcome!

Welcome to the forum. Thank you for your service, What branch? I am sure @Grandpadave52 will be along soon to give you the donut policy.

Fred - Living in Ohio, but not a Buckeye, grew up in Michigan, need'nt say more...  🙂

Joun - Storied past, my Grandpa was missing part of his index finger from Radial Arm Saw....

Gerald - Air Force for 20 years and doing similar work for 22 more...

 

Did someone say donuts?

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clarification

2 hours ago, Highlander said:

Fred - Living in Ohio, but not a Buckeye, grew up in Michigan, need'nt say more...  🙂
so you're saying you're from the "state up North" 😆 Easy to say being a Hoosier and especially this year
Joun - Storied past, my Grandpa was missing part of his index finger from Radial Arm Saw....

Gerald - Air Force for 20 years and doing similar work for 22 more...

 

Did someone say donuts?

Welcome Jerry to The Patriot Woodworker. Glad you found us and joined up. Thank-you for your commitment and service to our great Nation.

 

Well since you mentioned the secret word donuts, you now can move to Level 2 of TPW. Level 2 grants you limited access to the secret break room where the donuts are maintained in our vault. As the newest member to TPW, you have the time honored privilege to restock the vault with a variety of circular pastries (NOTE: we donut accept bagels with sprinkles). Just place them on the center table, then back away slowly. Our surveillance system will notify me when the donuts are in place. I'll take care of everything from there.

 

@Gerald...did I miss anything?

Vault ! When did we get a Vault? Gonna have to check the break room more carefully🤣

12 minutes ago, Gerald said:

Vault ! When did we get a Vault? Gonna have to check the break room more carefully🤣

I take it you haven't purchased donuts in a while?

Watching my figure

11 hours ago, Grandpadave52 said:

Welcome Jerry to The Patriot Woodworker. Glad you found us and joined up. Thank-you for your commitment and service to our great Nation.

 

Well since you mentioned the secret word donuts, you now can move to Level 2 of TPW. Level 2 grants you limited access to the secret break room where the donuts are maintained in our vault. As the newest member to TPW, you have the time honored privilege to restock the vault with a variety of circular pastries (NOTE: we donut accept bagels with sprinkles). Just place them on the center table, then back away slowly. Our surveillance system will notify me when the donuts are in place. I'll take care of everything from there.

 

@Gerald...did I miss anything?

Thanks Grandadave52!  There is a great donut shop just down the road, no sprinkles - got it!.  I prefer the sourdough and plain ole cake ones myself but will bring a variety.  Appreciate the level upgrade, I'm familiar with vaults, worked in them for the past 40years, hopefully I can find this one.... Although I have likely over-indulged in the Christmas sweets this year and the donuts may have to wait a few weeks.  The older I get the pounds don't come off as easily.. 🙂

 

 

May I suggest my weight loss program?

I have a shop in the basement of the house and a shop in the barn and there's about a 100 foot walk between them. 

You'd be surprised how many times you'll have to make that walk, AND the bonus is, after walking that 100 feet walk, there's a good chance you'll forget what you wanted never mind an increased possibility of coming in contact with SWMBO who has another item to add to the "Honey do List."

RE: frenchwwr,

I have a similar program!  My shop is about 100ft from the house and a horse barn in-between and a chicken yard on the side.  If we don't keep moving in some way we are doomed.  The daily chores keep us busy and there is always a few items on the "Honey do List"...  If I completed the list then there would be nothing to look forward to... 🙂 

 

where is the best place to post pics of some past projects and those int he future?