New guy from Winston-Salem

[James Anderson Jr]

Hey everyone, I recently came across this wonderful site when searching for woodworking related stuff. I am new to fine woodworking, however, for several years I worked as a carpenter performing home remodeling for Taylor Building in Charlotte, NC. I learned alot while working with them; I did everything from rough framing to installing hardwood flooring, to finishing sheetrock. Pretty much if it wasn't electrical, mechanical, or masonry I have had the opportunity to take part in it. During one slow summer, I even had the opportunity to work as a helper in our cabinet man's shop. That was an amazing experience.

I went off to college (bandsaw in Construction Management) and met a wonderful Winston-Salem gal, Brittny, who convinced me Winston-Salem was a great place to call home.

About 2-1/2 years ago I traded my tool belt for a position with the Forsyth County Construction Management Division. I have found that I miss the feeling of taking what appears to most as a pile of random materials and turning it into a finished product. Hence me taking interest in fine woodworking.

The apartment life isn't very conducive to this hobby. Luckily, her Grandma's companion has a modest shop space with a few tools that I am welcome to use whenever I like.

My wife has already tasked me with making her a serving tray out of red oak, finished with a rich cherry stain. I hope to get started on it soon.

-James

 

[Douglas Robinson]

Let me be the first to welcome you to the community. We have a few members in your neck of the woods.

Doug

 

[Trent Mason]

Welcome to the site James. :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap I actually started off in woodworking and later got into construction (still do woodworking of course). In my opinion, having to very precise when doing fine woodworking makes construction seem like a walk in the park. Anyway, you've found a wonderful group of folks here and we're very happy to have you. :icon_thum

 

[Mike Davis]

Hi James,

Welcome!

 

[NZAPP1]

Welcome James
I am in Clemmons if you need something shot me a PM. Looking forward to seeing your projects

 

[DaveO]

Welcome James, I am glad you could join us. I look forward to your input in the forums.
See you around!!

Dave

 

[Mt. Gomer]

James,

Great to have you! Glad you found us!

Travis

 

[Canuck]

Welcome to the site, James!!:icon_thum:icon_thum

Wayne

 

[TedAS]

Welcome James.
I'm just south of Winston, remember if you need anything give a shout. If you haven't noticed we like to see pictures!:icon_cheers

 

[Tarhead]

Welcome James!
We are so obsessed with woodworking we turn Bachelor of Science degrees into Bandsaws:gar-La;. (gotta be careful with those abbreviations)

 

[CrealBilly]

Welcome James!
We are so obsessed with woodworking we turn Bachelor of Science degrees into Bandsaws:gar-La;. (gotta be careful with those abbreviations)

Well of course we do, we are wood workers aren't we? B S could mean nothing else but BandSaw

Welcome James

 

[Mark Gottesman]

Welcome to Winston-Salem and Welcome to the NCWW group. Both are great places to be.
Hope to meet you around town one day.


Mark

 

[ScottM]

James welcome to the NCWW team.

 

[Partman]

Welcome to the site, glad to have you join. :icon_thum

Danny

 

[red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[JackLeg]

Welcome, James. You'll like this bunch. There is a lot of knowledge and good advice available here. I have availed myself of it many times. :icon_thum

TracyP in Salisbury hosts a "get together" from time to time in a WS restaurant. Be a good time and way to meet several NCWW members.

Again, welcome!
:wsmile:

 

[b4man]

Hey there James!

It's great to have another Triad member here! Don't let a little thing like space restrictions bother you. Soon you'll be among the tool addicts here and expanding your domicile will be inevitable: gar-La;


Barbara

 

[sapwood]

Another warm welcome to NCWWer, James!
Look forward to you input :icon_thum

Roger

 

[Jon]

Hi james Welcome to NCWW i am in Lewisville about 15 minutes NW of Winston

 

[Ray Martin]

Hi James.

Welcome. Glad you decided to join in. As you probably know, we love photos here... of projects, shops, tools, and serving trays. We'd love to see the end product.