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[wildbill1943]

Hi, I'm Bill from Graham. Born here. Lived alot of places. Still live here.

My father was raised by his grandfather in Durham and was taught to be a cabinet maker (and coffin maker). He always loved working with wood and I inherited that love.

I am blessed with 5 children, 12 grandchildren, a wife (of 43 years), and my mother still living.

I love to make toys, etc. for my grandchildren.

 

[gator]

Welcome Wildbill. How does it feel living just around the corner from WWS? I couldn't live there, I'd be spending too much money, I'd have to visit three/four times a week.

George

 

[cskipper]

Welcome aboard - we're glad to have you join us. I think you'll find us to be a friendly group. Please feel free to jump in, and post pictures in the gallery when you get a chance (we LOVE pictures).

 

[DaveO]

Welcome, it does sound like you have had a blessed life...wife kids grandkids and living near Woodworkers Supply and the NC Hardwood Store:lol: I am glad you could join us and look forward to your input in the forums. See you around!!!!

Dave

 

[clowman]

Welcome to the site, I'm a bit jealous of your location. Actually, I'm not, I'd spend way too much time over at the hardwood store. Please stop in and visit us as often as you can.

 

[sapwood]

Another warm welcome Bill!

Eventually, I'll be needing to ask you some questions about coffin building :roll:

Sapwood

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome, Bill.

Nice area you've returned to after lots of other places. Look forward to hearing of your interests and ideas -- I'm retired too, five kids, four and 7/9's grandkids, one great grandkid. Wife and I moved from Durham and now have a nice shop in our home here in the heavenly mountains of NC -- look forward to meeting you one day as I slide through town and stop at the supply store there on I-40 near the Haw River .... Oh, yeah, my mother is still alive too -- a ripe old 93 and still going strong!

Rob

 

[wildbill1943]

Thank you for the kind replies.
(By the way- my mom is 80)

WWS is one mile from my home by the roads.
I've ONLY been twice this week :icon_thum

WildBill

 

[b4man]

Another welcome Bill! My Dad still lives here in Greensboro at 87. I couldn't do without him, especially when I bring home those heavy woodworking pieces of equipment and need a hand to unload, unpack and assemble! He works circles around me. Glad you found us!

 

[wildbill1943]

Hi, not sure how much help I can be on coffins at this time. My great grandfather made coffins for the Jewish community in Durham county, because from 1900 until his death in the 30's, he was the only cabinet maker who could ( or would) make coffins without nails or metal of anykind. I am still researching how.

 

[sapwood]

WWS is one mile from my home by the roads.
I've ONLY been twice this week :icon_thum

WildBill

Well, I looked for you house today Bill 8-O

Met the inlaws in Burlington this afternoon and you know I stopped by WWS. :eusa_shhh
After exiting I-40 I kept wondering--could that be Bill's house:lol:

Sapwood

 

[Splinter]

WWS is one mile from my home by the roads.
I've ONLY been twice this week :icon_thum

WildBill

Welcome aboard Bill. WWS is just down the road from me also, about 115 miles down the road.:crybaby2:

For those that mentioned their parents in their post. Cherish every minute with them. Because when they are gone you have their memories to keep you going.

 

[mshel]

Welcome Bill,

Glad you decided to join in the fun and fellowship. We always welcome new members because everyone has something to offer whether it be skills or knowledge or just plain ole good sense. Lets see, I got some skills, got some knowledge, good sense......hmmmm sure I got some of that too. :rolf:

 

[D L Ames]

Bill welcome to NCWW. It sounds like you will have plenty to add to our discussions here. I look forward to reading your input and seeing some pix of your work.

D L