Hello all

[Richgod]

Thanks to D L for steering me to the introductory forum!

I'm retired (Community College Media Specialist & Internet Instructor) In past years I did 'the Craft Show Circuit' (or at least part of it!) showing Scrollsawn Christmas ornaments and decorative wood items. I have a small (very small) shop out back where I spend many hours making sawdust (and kindling wood!!)

My Dad was a Carpenter in Western North Carolina, and a gunsmith (antique firearms), and jewelry maker..actually a real-life Jack-of-all-trades... I got my love of wood from him, I suppose.

After High School in Swannanoa, North Carolina, I went to Western Carolina University, initially as an Industrial Arts major, then switched (very late in my college career!!) to Educational Media.

I have always had some kind of woodworking going on...either framing/finishing or craft work. After a less than satisfactory encounter with a local remodeler (we had to get him back to remove and re-do that which he had done wrong and failed inspection), my wife and I just finished did the job ourselves. This involved tearing out interior sheetrock, exterior siding and sheathing, enlarging the door opening, installing new studs/header and installing a new Anderson Oak slider. (We actually prefer doing-it-ourselves.) The building inspector passed OUR work with no exceptions.

Looking forward to getting to know the membership, and hopefully meeting some and sharing ideas and knowledge.

Richard

 

[DavidF]

Welcome Richard - have a blast, these people are really friendly and above all have an absolute wealth of knowledge between them.

 

[clowman]

Welcome to the site Richard! It sounds like you have wealth of experience to share. I would love to see some of your Scroll work, so be sure you get a photo gallery requested!

 

[DaveO]

Welcome, I am glad to have you here. Not only does DIY get things done right and passing inspection, it also give a great sense of accomplishment. Good job! See you around. Dave

 

[D L Ames]

Richard, again, welcome to the site we are glad you could join us. I see you have already posted some additional posts that I found very informative. I hope you will become an active member and continue to share your experience with us. Please post some photos of your work as you will soon find out that we all love to admire the work of other members.

D L

 

[SteveColes]

Richard, welcome. Unfortunetly, I not one of those with any knowledge. But please ask, get yourself a Photo Album, etc.

 

[JohnsonMBrandon]

Welcome to the group. We all have fun making sawdust around here. I think you will find the forum to pretty helpful for any quesetions you may have.

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome, Richard. Good to here of another retiree enjoying the fun and relaxation of woodworking. But you need to move back to the mountains where it's cooler in the summer and there's less traffic, but no shortage of good wood and woodworkers, too! I know, because I retired when living in Durham and moved to the mountains south of Asheville. You'll find lots of friendly and very creative people here -- we share openly and there's plenty to go around. We look forward to seeing more of your work and hearing about your experiences.
Rob

 

[sapwood]

Welcome aboard Richard, hope you enjoy the ride!

I'm been known locally as the "Hack of all trades".

Sapwood