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edinbako
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Howdy Y'all!
Been standing by reading on and off a couple years. I've had my 56 model SS for about 4 years now. I've made Blanket Chests for my 2 daughers-in-law and small jewelry boxes for all the women in my family. A rocking chair so my d.i.l could rock our grand kids. I really like building stuff out of wood. I'm now teaching my 13 yr old grandson how to make things and he is loving it. Today he made his first cuts with a table saw in making his first small jewelry box. He was excited and a bit scared. I assured him he would become more comfortable with the saw but the fear should translate to healthy respect. Thank you all for the camaraderie and friendship, and certainly for the help and info I have soaked up so far. I've been a mechanic, weldor, and electrician in the Oil Patch here in Bakersfield, Ca so I know how to do a few things. Wood is a fairly new medium for me to exercise my creative bent since I retired.
1956 model Greenie: I have had it for about 4 years
Craftsman 9" bandsaw: will upgrade as opportunity presents itself
Porter Cable Router on a table of dubious pedigree
Ryobi circular/ jig saws, sander
Harbor Freight belt sander
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joedw00
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Welcome, if you have been standing by reading on and off a couple years, you know we like pictures of the things you have made.
Joe

520, Bandsaw, Beltsander, Delta Drill Press, Delta Lathe, Craftsman Planner/Jointer, Delta Planner, Mini "Greenie" Shorty 500

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I'm new here as well, but I'll welcome you anyway! Everyone seems to be helpful and knowledgeable. Great community!
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dusty
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Welcome! Just be aware that some of us are old and cranky.
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Post by transplanted »

Welcome, and yes...Pictures. Some of us don't like reading however, we all do love pictures.
Stan
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fiatben
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dusty wrote:Welcome! Just be aware that some of us are old and cranky.
Dusty almost got it right. From the survey done on here I'd say MOST of us are old and SOME of us are cranky, and I'm afraid I might fit into BOTH categories!! :D

Welcome to a good, solid forum community that is a real resource in both caring for your machine and increasing your enjoyment of the hobby.

And, yes, I want to see the pictures too!
'55 Greenie #292284 (Mar-55), '89 SS 510 #020989, Mark VII #408551 (sold 10/14/12), SS Band Saw, (SS 500 #36063 (May-79) now gone to son-in-law as of 11-11), Magna bandsaw, Magna jointer 16185 (May-54), Magna belt sander SS28712 (Dec-82), Magna jigsaw SS4397 (Dec-78), SS biscuit joiner, Zyliss (knockoff) vise, 20+ hand planes, 60s Craftsman tablesaw, CarbaTec mini-lathe, and the usual pile of tools. Hermit of the Hills Woodworks, a hillbilly in the foothills of the Ozarks, scraping by.
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terrydowning
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Post by terrydowning »

Well said Ben

Cranky?? Who Me??
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joedw00
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That's funny, my wife says I am cranky. I tell her NO I AM NOT!! you are, go get a hormone shot. I guess we have hijacked this thread.:)
Joe

520, Bandsaw, Beltsander, Delta Drill Press, Delta Lathe, Craftsman Planner/Jointer, Delta Planner, Mini "Greenie" Shorty 500

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dlbristol
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Welcome, lots of good advice, help fun and hijacking happens here! :)
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joedw00 wrote:That's funny, my wife says I am cranky. I tell her NO I AM NOT!! you are, go get a hormone shot. I guess we have hijacked this thread.:)
So I suppose the next thing will be a request for a new topic called; "Hijackers Anonymous" he said in jest, Jim
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