Hello everyone,
I'm new to the site and am finally posting. My name is Doug and I have taken an interest in wood working just this past year. I have a background in machine work but haven't practiced that trade in about 9 years. I'm trying to learn to work wood in a similiar way that I learned to work metal, starting with hand tools, their use, care and how to sharpen and set them correctly. I've done a lot of reading and trying techniques on my own but would really appreciate some hands on advice.
I ran into D L Ames and he turned me onto this site. I've really enjoyed skipping around and I hope to soon be navigating my way to being more of a craftsman. I haven't made anything but shavings and filings so far but I've enjoyed working this material.
That's it for now, thank you all for contributing to a great site,
Doug Shuster
I'm new to the site and am finally posting. My name is Doug and I have taken an interest in wood working just this past year. I have a background in machine work but haven't practiced that trade in about 9 years. I'm trying to learn to work wood in a similiar way that I learned to work metal, starting with hand tools, their use, care and how to sharpen and set them correctly. I've done a lot of reading and trying techniques on my own but would really appreciate some hands on advice.
I ran into D L Ames and he turned me onto this site. I've really enjoyed skipping around and I hope to soon be navigating my way to being more of a craftsman. I haven't made anything but shavings and filings so far but I've enjoyed working this material.
That's it for now, thank you all for contributing to a great site,
Doug Shuster