Introducing Myself to NCWW members

[Splint Eastwood]

Hi all,

My name is Matt. First and foremost, I would like to thank Woodylarry for introducing and recommending membership to NCWW. After reviewing the site and getting tips from Woodylarry, I am thrilled to be part of this community.

I like some members, are new to NC ( Wife and I are formerly from California). I also am new to woodworking. I moved to NC approx 4 years ago, and at almost the same time took up woodworking to primarily do home maintenance and improvements, but branched out with every tool acquisition (pix available). I welcome any and all comments/suggestions !

As an unemployed accountant, I found I really enjoy working with my hands (not just on a keyboard). I also love the creativity of working on a project (can't do that with a set of books without consequences) to its completion.

I do have other hobbies, such as golf, techno gadgets and the like, but with woodworking there is something very tangible and gratifying at work.

I have a part-time job working with a major tool retailer and that endeavor has also reinforced my new found interest in tools and their uses.

It is my sincere goal thru membership to increase my skill level and eventually become an active participating member.

Thanks,
Matt (Splint).

 

[TracyP]

Welcome Matt. It is great to have you here. We look forward to your input in the forums and seeing some pictures of your work.

 

[GeorgeL]

Welcome Matt!

You should look into attending the Southside Shop Crawl this weekend. It will be a great way to meet a lot a members in a short time and see some great shops.

George

 

[JimmyC]

Welcome Matt,

We won't hold it against you for being from CA, I'm from NJ originally and they still let me in:dontknow:. Anyway, you've already done the part that appeases the masses by posting pics, so that will go over great. You'll find out that we are more than a website and have many activities going on such as shop crawls, functions with Klingspor, picnics, lunches, breakfasts, and even the ocassional happy hour. If you need any help, just post for. We look forward to your future contributions.

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome to the site, Matt. Glad that you found us and we look forward to hearing more from you in the forums.

 

[Bas]

Matt, welcome to NCWW! Terrific choice of user name, I always appreciate it when people give me a reason to start the day with a laugh Working for a major tool retailer? Do you take home a cheque or just get paid in store credit? :tool:

 

[skeeter]

Hello Matt and welcome to the site.

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Welcome Matt. It is great to have you here. We look forward to your input in the forums and seeing some pictures of your work.

Thanks Tracy. I have posted a couple of pix of shop and some recently completed projects.

See ya around

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Welcome Matt,

We won't hold it against you for being from CA, I'm from NJ originally and they still let me in:dontknow:. Anyway, you've already done the part that appeases the masses by posting pics, so that will go over great. You'll find out that we are more than a website and have many activities going on such as shop crawls, functions with Klingspor, picnics, lunches, breakfasts, and even the ocassional happy hour. If you need any help, just post for. We look forward to your future contributions.

Thanks Jimmy,
I look forward to these get togethers and appreciate getting that info.

See ya around

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Welcome to the site, Matt. Glad that you found us and we look forward to hearing more from you in the forums.

Thanks Rob,

I look forward to it all.

Matt

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Matt, welcome to NCWW! Terrific choice of user name, I always appreciate it when people give me a reason to start the day with a laugh Working for a major tool retailer? Do you take home a cheque or just get paid in store credit? :tool:

Thanks Bas,

For warm welcome. Check?, what check, was hired after employer saw me with sign by freeway entrance, saying "will work for tools", lol. Look forward to hearing from you again.

Matt(Splint)

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Hello Matt and welcome to the site.

Thanks, Skeet.

Hope to see ya around.

Matt (Splint)

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Welcome Matt!

You should look into attending the Southside Shop Crawl this weekend. It will be a great way to meet a lot a members in a short time and see some great shops.

George

Thanks George,

Too bad I'll be working all day, but look forward to other events.

See ya around !

 

[ScottM]

Welcome Matt. I am in Cary too. You are welcome to stop over and talk shop anytime. Just send me a PM.

 

[Canuck]

Hi. And Welcome, Matt!!:wsmile::wsmile:

Glad to hear that you decided to join us. You catch on fast with our request for pictures. You have a fine looking shop there and already started cranking out some fine, solid looking furniture!:eusa_danc:eusa_danc

Post often and again welcome to Cary and our great website!!!

Wayne

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Welcome Matt. I am in Cary too. You are welcome to stop over and talk shop anytime. Just send me a PM.

Thanks NC,

I really appreciate the invite and will oblige. BTW, I really love your Fish A-chair as well as your other great projects!

Talk soon

 

[Splint Eastwood]

Hi. And Welcome, Matt!!:wsmile::wsmile:

Glad to hear that you decided to join us. You catch on fast with our request for pictures. You have a fine looking shop there and already started cranking out some fine, solid looking furniture!:eusa_danc:eusa_danc

Post often and again welcome to Cary and our great website!!!

Wayne

Thanks so much Wayne,

I really appreciate the warm welcome. Though Im sorry to hear the news about the elbow grease, I could sure use some for my squeking elbow. Oh well, back to Ben Gay!

Cheer!
Matt

 

[Bas]

Hey Matt, let me share a little secret that took me about 6 months to find out. On the bottom right of every posting, there is a button that has two quotes ("") in it. It's next to the "Quote" button. If you click that button....nothing happens! (well, it changes color). But, if you click the "" button for multiple posts, and _then_ click a "Quote" button, the site will quote all those posts in a single reply.

Of course, that doesn't help with boosting the post count, but at some point, it's easier to just say "thank you" in groups of three

 

[tom hintz]

Matt,

Welcome to the site! There are lots of nice, experienced people here to lend a hand if you get stuck on something.
Have fun but be safe first!

 

[Partman]

Welcome to the site. Glad to have you join. :icon_thum

Danny