TDeal Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) Thank you for membership, and the forum. I'm enjoying a little more woodworking here in North Carolina since retiring from GE after 37 years. I actually started woodworking back in 1975 after my Dad gave me a radial saw for Christmas 1974. He was a very good woodworker working out of a very small basement shop specializing in grandfather, wall (schoolhouse), mantle (carriage and Eli Terry) clocks, but he also managed to turn a couple of bedroom suits out of that tiny shop. He worked for Southern Railway and eventually the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen, so he did a lot of traveling and sold to or gave away a lot of his (and my) clocks to acquaintances he made across the country. I made my first grandfather clock in 1975 followed by several that were sold or given away. Kids came along, my Dad died and my woodworking took a backseat. In 2006 I built a small shop and have spent more time in it since retiring in 2013. I continue to learn from websites such as Kev's and from other woodworkers. Although I prefer small projects like bandsaw boxes, Scrollsaw work, turned twig pots, etc. I occasionally do larger work. I'm currently working on a coffee table, end table and (soon) a farmhouse style dining table for my son who just moved into a new house. (Both our sons are in law enforcement). I look forward to learning and sharing - thanks again! Edited February 22, 2022 by TDeal Added pictures 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 Welcome to the forums! Some beautiful work there for sure! I look forward to seeing more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushwacked Posted February 22, 2022 Share Posted February 22, 2022 welcome! It would be awesome to see a journal of a clock build! Beautiful work like Kev mentioned for sure ... Looking forward to the seeing more on the current builds too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Welcome to the forum! The grandfather clock is amazing! However, the cutting board is more in my class. Look forward to your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theduke Posted February 23, 2022 Share Posted February 23, 2022 Welcome! I have a feeling at some point in the next decade I could use your expertise with a grandfather clock repair. Glad to have you here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted February 25, 2022 Share Posted February 25, 2022 Welcome! Some beautiful pieces there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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