Chapel Hill Hobbyist

[mpmotley]

Hi all!

Moved to NC in 2022 but only had enough space to do some woodworking this year. Before this I was in NY, got a handful of lessons from a cabinet maker building this attached entryway table in 2018, and after started working on small projects while teaching myself with YouTube channels (I've been throwing Rex Krueger a few dollars a month the past few years)

Have never had the space for a big operation, so Ive primarily done hand tool stuff (have some Japanese pull saws, fixed up a Stanley 3 & 5, on the lookout for a 7 or 8) on low roman-style travel benches. That being said, I have starting collecting some power tools (ROS, Router) and leaning on friends with large garages to hopefully help speed up larger projects. Im currently on the lookout for someone in the area who might let me use their bandsaw for resawing a 16" board before I decide to risk losing material and trying it by hand.

Sadly not sure I have much to offer other than some scuba diving stories, but happy to join the community if you'll have me!

 

[mdbuntyn]

Welcome to the forum

 

[Mike Davis]

Welcome

 

[Mrfixit71]

Welcome.

 

[Graywolf]

Welcome to the forum

 

[John Jimenez]

Welcome Michael!

 

[Mark Fogleman]

Welcome! If you haven't seen the announcement, there is an MWTCA chapter meet on June 13 in Bethania (North of Winston Salem). Mid West Tool Collectors Association Gathering June 13, 2026 in Bethania NC

 

[BrianBullCityWoodshop]

Hey Michael
Glad to have you in the area, and always nice to have another fellow New Yorker around.

Unfortunately our biggest bandsaw at Bull City Woodshop only has about a 12-inch resaw capacity, so it probably won’t handle a full 16-inch board. That said, we do work with a local sawyer who has a larger sawmill setup, and we could probably put you in touch with him to get a quote or see if he can help out.

Feel free to drop me an email if you want and I can connect you guys.

 

[Artisan Pirate]

Welcome to NCWW!

 

[red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[Michael Mathews]

Hi Michael, Welcome to NCWW. I'm in Chapel Hill about 2 miles off exit 266 from 40. I'll send you a DM

 

[LeftyTom]

Welcome to NCWW, Michael.

 

[mattfrit]

Welcome aboard. Im also a relocated New Yorker, but from western NY, not the city. Been in NC since '96 and love it here. Still looking for an opportunity to increase my shop square footage. Currently crammed into a 12 x 16 garden shed.

 

[ScottM]

Welcome from another transplant. I am originally from Poughkeepsie. If none of the previous offers pan out try Scott Smith.

We specialize in Quarter and Rift sawn Oak Lumber, including wide boards! We ship nationwide. - Quartersawnoak.com

We produce and sell quarter and rift sawn oak lumber in widths from 4" - 20", and quarter and rift sawn wide plank oak flooring in widths from 6" - 12". We ship nationwide.

www.quartersawnoak.com

 

[mpholway]

Michael, Welcome to the group. If you like I can put you in touch with an AVID scuba enthusiast in Hillsboro.

 

[mpmotley]

Thanks all for the warm welcome!