Hello from SC

[BKind2Anmls]

Hi, from the big town of Cassatt, SC where only one person at a time can fit into the post office.
I've had my own shop for a few years now. It started as a detached garage but I kind of took it over. My husband still has fantasies of one day parking his car in it again. After three years, however, I think reality is finally setting in for him. Thank goodness he's a patient man.
I still consider myself a novice. I like to try new projects that help me increase my skills. I'm about to begin building four large display cases for a friend of mine.
Right now I'm struggling with my Hawk Routershop. I'm beginning to think it's not the right table for me. I just banged up a new lock-miter bit on the stainless steel top so I decided to call it a night.
I was excited to find this site. It's nice to hear from people who live near-by and to talk to fellow woodworkers.
BTW, Mann Tools in Columbia is having two days of free classes Feb 29 to March 1 but you have to register. See their web site. Also, I don't know if this is a good deal to some of you, but I just picked up some kiln-dried, sufaced cypress for 90 cents a board foot at a saw mill near Lake City.

---Susan

 

[WoodWrangler]

Welcome to the site ... looking forward to your questions/feedback/advice and hope to some pics of your work! (We really like pics here!)

 

[DaveO]

Hi Susan, I am glad that you could join us. I like your user name, normally I am, but today has been trying :lol::lol::lol: I would love to see some of your work. Do you have any pictures you could upload? Folks around here need pictures :icon_thum I look forward to your input in the forums. Hope to see you around.
Dave

 

[cskipper]

Welcome! Glad to have you join us!

 

[scsmith42]

Hey Susan, welcome to the forum! Like Jeremy, I too like your handle (my wife's a Vet). Sounds like you made a great score on that Cypress too.

Can't wait to see pix of your projects.

Scott

 

[nelsone]

BKind2Anmls...are you talking about this group or the furry kind?:wwink:

Glad you have found us and I look forward to your input.

 

[BKind2Anmls]

Thanks, all.

Scott, it's wonderful that your wife is a vet. We take in animals that the animal shelter says are not adoptable and we have 6 cats and 5 dogs. As you can imagine, we spend a lot of time at our vet. I make birdhouses that a local store sells for the animal shelter. They have to euthanize around 10 dogs a day because people won't spay and neuter. BTW, I'm also a vet, but mine is short for "veteran." LOL
Pix are an issue for me because I'm dial-up. I live way out in the boonies so I doubt anything else will be available in my lifetime. I usually just turn pix off while I'm surfing. Plus, I've never really taken pictures of the things I've made. I guess I should start.
That price on cypress is their normal rate. I thought it was a good deal. If anyone needs any, I can give you the number of the mill. Also, an older friend of mine has a set of antique router planes for sale that he used when he was younger. It's pretty neat to see what craftsmen used before we had powered routers. I admire those who work with unpowered equipment, but I'm afraid that will never be me.

 

[gator]

I KNOW, I KNOW, I KNOW where Cassett is.

Susan -

You are probably not old enough to remember, but I used to go into the general store on US1 in downtown Cassett in the '40s. It's not even there anymore. We went into Camden once a week on Saturdays (for weekly shopping and a stop at the freezer plant) and if anything was needed mid-week we went into Cassett. I still have family around that area, the Campbell's. And I guess you know, you're right up the road from Eaglesc on this board. Welcome to the board.

George

 

[JimmyC]

Welcome aboard Susan,

We are a friendly bunch and we gladly accept all input. Feel free to start new, or add to, any posts, we will help and accept help. Good luck.

Jimmy

 

[woodArtz]

Welcome to the site Susan. It's great to have you with us!!! :eusa_clap

 

[mcoston2]

Welcome to site. Hope to hear alot of input. :icon_thum:eusa_clap

 

[Trent Mason]

Susan,

Welcome to the forum! :eusa_clap The LOML owns her own pet sitting business and has tought me more than I ever thought I knew about animals. We have two dogs and three cats and believe me, it is challenging at times.

I can't wait to see some of your work!

Trent

 

[Gotcha6]

Welcome, Susan. My mother was raised in Cassatt. She went to Antioch High School - 8 students. Their yearbook was literally 'cut & paste'. We still have relatives living in Camden, B'ville, Lucknow, McGeetown (I'm showing off now). The family moved to CLT(Mint Hill) when I was 3, but we still get down that way regularly, so don't feel too isolated. Hope to see some pics soon.

 

[gator]

Gotcha6 and Susan -

Trivia question about the area: Where is Alligator Township, SC? My Mom was born there.

Answer to come later.

George

 

[Gotcha6]

That would be the township between McBee and Jefferson, would it not? The have a water tower down there with an alligator painted on it at the Bethune shortcut from Jefferson on 151.

 

[b4man]

Hey there Susan!

It's great to have another girl here. You have a lot in common with many of us. From your shop to your love of animals. Thanks for joining and look forward to seeing your work and reading about your projects.

Barbara

 

[Gotcha6]

George, I got another trivia question for you: The 'longest' bridge in the world is located in this area. Where is it?

 

[RandyJ]

Welcome Susan

This is a great place with lots of friendly folks.:wav:

Feel free to ask questions or offer suggestions any time.

Take care,

 

[Partman]

Welcome to the site. :icon_thum Gald to have you join us.:eusa_clap

Danny

 

[gator]

George, I got another trivia question for you: The 'longest' bridge in the world is located in this area. Where is it?

Don't think I can answer that one, except that many years ago in another lifetime (probably mid to late '40s) I went to a family reunion somewhere down there with my grandparents and we drove over a swamp on an elevated (5'-6' over the water) roadway for what seemed like 10-15 miles. Maybe could be classified as a bridge. But still couldn't tell you which road or where it led.

George