Another newbie making sawdust

[decibel]

Hi,

My name is Patrick Smith and I'm a new "wood worker" in Charlotte. Probably more of a tool collector and dreamer than woodworker at this point but hey we all start somewhere right?

Started building basic loudspeaker cabinets about 15 years ago out of particle board (shudder). Started back making sawdust last year when I figured I'd build myself a new home theater subwoofer enclosure and an entertainment pier to put some old equipment in downstairs. I want to make the jump from sheet goods queen to some real wood projects.

Interested in turning, basic cabinetry and eventually furniture. I'm a computer guy first so I"m all about functional but not very good on the appearance yet. Hoping to learn a few things from some people on the boards here.

I'm sure you'll see me asking questions in the future

 

[Dragon]

Welcome in. Lots of good folks on here. Kinda new here myself.:gar-Bi

 

[Bas]

Patrick, welcome! Form follows function, at least in my book, so you're well on your way! Good to have you on the site and I look forward to seeing some of your work.

Hint: We like pictures. Really.

 

[Canuck]

Welcome Patrick!!!:eusa_danc:eusa_danc

Sure looking forward to seeing some your work.

This a great place to find answers to any woodworking related questions. Lot's of talent here at the site and it seems, an unending wealth of knowledge to help us on our way!

Have fun and stay safe around those power tools!:wsmile:

Wayne

 

[LeftyTom]

Welcome, Patrick. You will find lots of know-how and how-to's around here.

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Patrick, I am glad that you could join us. Collecting tools is a bunch of fun :eusa_danc, but some day you'll have to do something with them. Or else the LOYL will get suspicious :icon_scra:roll::roll:. We have quite a few speaker builder here, turned solid wood ww'ers. Hit up MrAudio to see some of his work.
I look forward to your input in the forums and hopefully seeing some of you work.
Hope to see you around!!

Dave

 

[woodArtz]

Great to have you with us Patrick! Jump on in with those questions and projects! :icon_thum

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome to the site, Patrick. We look forward to seeing you turn up the participation level like those speakers! Enjoy!

 

[TracyP]

Welcome Patrick, it is great to have you join us. The next Charlotte are gathering should be a blast with all the new area folks joining recently:gar-La;.

 

[decibel]

Wow guys thanks for the warm welcome.

I was in Raleigh/RTP area 3 years back but was in an apartment so no WW there but I see a lot of guys up that way now. Also I'm SUPER paranoid when it comes to the power tools. It's amazing watching how careless some people can be with table saws etc.

I'll put some pics up eventually as I'll have to make something to justify the shop/shed we just built/wired out back. :eusa_pray

 

[FuzzWuzz16]

Patrick,
I would guess that several of us started with particle board before graduating to solid wood - I know I did. Welcome to a great place to learn and share the sawdust.
Jim

 

[Partman]

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

Danny

 

[JackLeg]

Welcome, Patrick!

We get us a few more from this area and we might start up the "Frog Pond Wood Butchers and Coon Hunter's Amalgamated. (Unaffiliated) :gar-Bi

You'll like this bunch. Feel free to jump in anytime.

:wsmile:

 

[PChristy]

Welcome Patrick, glad to have you join :icon_thum

 

[Trent Mason]

Welcome aboard Patrick! :eusa_clap:eusa_clap:eusa_clap There are a lot of great folks here. Feel free to jump in at any time. :icon_thum

Cheers, ccasion1

Trent

 

[ptt49er]

Welcome to NCWWer Patrick!!

There are a handful of us down around Charlotte, keep your eyes out for a get together in the area and come on out.

 

[sapwood]

Hi Patrick and welcome to NCWWer!
I'd loved to see/hear your speakers . . . maybe if you turn 'em up loud enough I can :mrgreen:

Roger

 

[TracyB]

Welcome Patrick, I'm new here as well. I found this site a few weeks ago while being at home recovering from surgery. It sure has helped pass the time while I am unable to do anything. But it wont be long now. There really are a bunch of warm, friendly, and very helpful people on here. I'm glad I found it.
TracyB

 

[decibel]

Tracy hope you get well soon. I know how it is I'm just now getting back on my feet after a 3 month layoff from surgery to repair my achillies rupture :-o. To add insult to injury my new detached shop was built out back and I've been staring at it for 2 months So be patient and you'll be back out there in no time.