Great to be here

[Big Randy]

Hello NC Woodworkers,
I am a typical backyard woodworker who inherited my love of woodworking from my Grandfather when I was a teenager (I just turned 50 this past March). I have never really specialized in any one area, build a few pieces of furniture each year, do some furniture repair, and do a little turning.
It was really great to run across this site at this time. My wife is retiring from teaching this June; we have bought a small store building in Halifax, NC and are currently remodeling the building. She will be operating a custom pictue framing business and she wants to feature some of my work along with work of other NC artisans.
We would love to hear from any of you who may be looking for an outlet for your work and also from those of you who may have some business advice or experience that you would like to share.
I am currently in the utilty construction business and plan to retire the 1st quarter of next year and do what I love, make saw dust.

 

[WoodWrangler]

Welcome aboard! You've found a great place to share ideas, meet people and grow as a woodworker!

 

[Ray Martin]

Hi Randy,

Welcome to the website. Some great folks here. I'm relatively new to this sitea nd have found that yu can get great advice from the woodworkers here.

Ray

 

[Canuck]

Greetings Randy!

So glad you could join us. It sounds from your intro that you are in "gear it down", then "gear it up" mode for retirement - with a new business!:eusa_clap Would love to see some photos of your work.

Plenty of talent here and everyone is more than willing to share their opinions and feedback. A definite learning experience for me!!!!

Have fun and post often!

Wayne

 

[michaelgarner]

Randy,
welcome and god bless

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Randy, I am going to follow your new business plan with great interest. If I could ever make enough stuff to display I would be very interested in an outlet for my work. I am glad you found us and look forward to your input in the forums. See you around!!!
Dave

 

[mshel]

Welcome Randy,

Would be interested in an outlet for some of my work. Check out my gallery for some idea as to the quality of my work.

MIke

 

[RandyJ]

Welcome Randy from another Randy. This is a great site with lots of WWers always willing to share. Good luck on the new venture with LOYL. Hope everything goes well.
Randy

 

[clowman]

Welcome to the site. I'm sure you'll find more than what you paid for! Glad you have decided to join our community.

 

[D L Ames]

Randy, welcome to NCWW. I am glad you could join us here and thanks for the offer of some potential gallery space.

D L

 

[Wilmingtonian]

Welcome and good luck with the remodel!

 

[cskipper]

Welcome to the site - we're glad to have you join us!

 

[MarkW]

Welcome aboard Randy. As others have said, this is a great place and there are quite a few people that have work that more than qualifies as show quality. Hopefully as you get set-up you can give them an outlet.

 

[skeeter]

Hello Randy. Welcome from the coast! You have just joined a great website. Good luck with your new ventures!

 

[sapwood]

Welcome Randy!

It must be exciting planning on retirement and entry into business you love. :-D

Good luck and be sure to visit often so we can share your progress!

Sapwood