ssgtrob2336

I have posted a couple of threads already, so I guess it's only right that I introduce myself.

I am a retired Marine living outside Camp Lejeune. I really enjoy building furniture and cabinets, but right now my love is canoes! I also recently built my first paddle after seeing one a buddy of mine bought online. I didn't think the quality of his was very good, and it motivated me to make one (BETTER). I posted it on here in the finished projects.

I have a blog that I started just for me to keep a record of the canoe building process as I went through it for the first time start to finish. You can check it out at http://whatsjamesdoingtoday.blogspot.com.

I look forward to establishing contacts and exchanging ideas and techniques on here. I also consider myself pretty knowledgeable on many aspects of woodworking (not an expert, just a student) and would love to help wherever I can. Please don't hesitate to contact me directly if you think I can help.

I hope this doesn't sound egotistical of me (being the new guy and all). I really am just a humble guy.

Anyhow, I look forward to hearing from you all. Take care!

One last thing. Can someone tell me how to assign a picture to my profile and add a signature line? Thanks.

James

woodnthings

You can add an "avatar", a little picture under your screen name and a signature by clicking on your screen name, then click "User CP", control panel and then "browse" in your computer, "upload" and wait until it loads, then close window. Click "edit signature," Type your signature and it will post. bill

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firehawkmph

James,
Welcome to the forum. Thank you for serving our Country. Hope you enjoy it here, lots of good, down to earth people.
Mike Hawkins

ssgtrob2336

Thanks for the welcome aboard! I look forward to serving with you.

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woodnthings

Very nice work and a great personal touch, those step by step photos reveal a lot more. You've got a great hobby and a very nice deal on that Unisaw! I didn't sign in since you will be posting more photos here...right? bill

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red

Welcome to the forum.

Red

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trident98

I like your canoe, I had a heavy figerglass one for about 40 yrs. I got it when I was in 8th grade and used it many years to fish in Southern Wisc. Yours is so nice I don't think I'd put it in water. Sam Maloof has a wooden canoe hanging in his house that a friend of his made. It's like art work, just nice to look at. I'll start checking your blog and maybe just maybe think about making one. Never say never as I never thought I'd make a Maloof rocking chair but I did and continue to. www.trident98.blogspot.com

Oneuni

Bon Voyage James,
see you around the on-lines
from the town of wood furniture
regards

mikes334

I will have to check out that blog. Thanks.

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