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2/5/07, 3:19 AM #1

Dan Donaldson
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Dan Donaldson

>Got a few new toys recently ;-) Couldn't resist the gloat. They are:

LN #3 Bronze, Clark and Williams smoother, and the LV router. Now, I have to do something to use them ;-)

Dan D.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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2/5/07, 3:39 AM #2

Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)
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Derek Cohen (in Perth, Australia)

>No, you can have no excuses any longer. < g >

They are fabulous toys .. tools.

... so what are you going to build?

Regards from Perth

Derek

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2/5/07, 4:28 AM #3

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>I'll let everyone else drool over your new tools, NICE BTW. Your picture is awesome(!), very little shadows and can not see the background end. Gotta get me one of those background thingys!

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2/5/07, 5:12 AM #4

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>;-) The "background thingy" is a scrap of posterboard I swiped from my wife's scrap bin, sitting on top of my tablesaw and held up by a bucket and a piece of tape ;-)

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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2/5/07, 10:03 AM #5

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>Since I got my LV router I find myself reaching for it on almost every project.The ease of use features that LV has added to an old tool make it the go-to tool in alot of situations.---Jack

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I am a carpenter by trade.Also a handyman/Jack -of-all-trades.I work around my neighborhood mostly helping people keep up their old houses.I have a fairly large woodworking shop in my house where I work with both hand and power tools. At the moment I'm focusing on Windsor chairs building.I will build most anything if needed. I'm always learning,adapting,changing trying to broaden my woodworking skills.I work mostly with hand tools in my shop but will use power if it is a better way to get the desired result. My wife,Donna,and I live in the woods of Maine with our dogs,cats,and birds. We have 5 grown kids and six grandchildren. Woodcentral has been central to my growth as a woodworker. I pass through this place every day.

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2/5/07, 10:47 PM #6

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA
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You suck, suck, suck...

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>and suck some more!

Very nice new toys, Wadda ya like better the LN or the C&W?

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2/6/07, 4:52 AM #7

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>Thanks. It depends on the application. I really enjoy using the wood planes. I have three of the Clark and Williams planes, all with a 55 degree bed angle and very tight mouths. I use them when nothing else works. They are great planes, and works of art. The workmanship is really incredible.

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I have been woodworking for about 25 years now, and would consider myself an enthusiastic amateur. My claim to fame (or infamy) has always been fixing stuff. I spent time in the Air Force in the 60's then went to work as an electronic technician for civil service. I finally got my EE, and being fed up with the civil service nonsense, took a job with Ford Motor Company until I went with the split to Visteon last year. I got interested in music and started playing in a bluegrass band. I wanted a new guitar, and that kind of led me into woodworking. I bought some books, a few tools, and built a guitar. Luckily, I didn't know any better than to try that as a first ever project. I still play it when I get a chance, so it must not be too bad if it can live for over 20 years. After a stint in Mexico for my job, I moved into a new house and built a small shop. Since then I have been collecting tools and skills, probably more of the former than the latter ;-). Finding this site has done more for my skills and enjoyment than anything else. I have learned a lot and really enjoy the friendships that I have made here. I have been married to LOML (Lori) for 32 years now and have 6 kids. When they are all gone, I want to get a 1 bedroom house (so there is not room for them to move back in) and at least a 6 car heated/air conditioned garage for a shop. (Dream on...)

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2/6/07, 4:22 PM #8

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Thanks Dan

Scott Burr in Ben Lomond CA

>I'd really like to get my paws on a C&W one of these days, but the temp and humidy swings in my shop I'd be worried about it.

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