I have been lurking for a couple of years and I probably ought to introduce
myself before someone gets a shotgun out. I am in my later 40's and have
been working wood and making design changes since I was a kid in 4-H.
(Never made a mistake in my life!) I spent several years off, when I had
no shop, but decided to get back into wood. Since it was the way I
started, I bought all the "necessary" e-tools. However, I am learning
better and am working my way into hand tools. My wife and son accuse me of
having a saw collection, but I need them all!
My work time is spent in the law in the Atlanta, Ga area, but my fun time
is in the shop. Currently, I am working on a blanket chest, or tool box
depending on how it looks, and I am hand cutting my first dovetails. Of
course, I like oak, which I understand is not the easiest to dovetail. No
matter, it will help me learn to cut them right. My projects are few,
because I am not in the shop much. However, I keep working at it, and
eventually finish them.
I really enjoy all I learn here, and appreciate all the knowledge that
freely flows. Thanks!
Jon Spencer
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