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I found this site while looking for advice on a drill press purchase over the summer, and I've been lurking here occasionally and learning a lot.
I'm a 37 year old full time IT guy who is just plain tired of cubicle life. I live for my weekend projects. I'm kind of a "Jack of all trades, master of none" type of guy. My grandpa and father taught me all I know about plumbing, electrical, cars, and carpentry, and also instilled in me the virtue of never paying someone else to do something you can do yourself. So, over the years I've become a somewhat handy guy with a decent set of tools. My job drains the life out of me, and I dream of owning a shop someday and spending my days crafting things from wood. This is a long term plan, but ya gotta start somewhere, right?
So... My very supportive wife has agreed to let me begin exploring this as a real opportunity. I've found some great local hardwood suppliers and picked up a few new tools (got a new jigsaw yesterday) and I have a head full of ideas. Man, it would be great to wake up everyday and create real, tangible, functional and beautiful things instead of staring at a screen all day.
That's why I'm here, looking to share with others who have similar passions. Woodworking may never turn into a viable full time career for me, but at least I can keep living for the weekends for now, and continue to develop my skills. I look forward to participating in your community here.
Dean
I'm a 37 year old full time IT guy who is just plain tired of cubicle life. I live for my weekend projects. I'm kind of a "Jack of all trades, master of none" type of guy. My grandpa and father taught me all I know about plumbing, electrical, cars, and carpentry, and also instilled in me the virtue of never paying someone else to do something you can do yourself. So, over the years I've become a somewhat handy guy with a decent set of tools. My job drains the life out of me, and I dream of owning a shop someday and spending my days crafting things from wood. This is a long term plan, but ya gotta start somewhere, right?
So... My very supportive wife has agreed to let me begin exploring this as a real opportunity. I've found some great local hardwood suppliers and picked up a few new tools (got a new jigsaw yesterday) and I have a head full of ideas. Man, it would be great to wake up everyday and create real, tangible, functional and beautiful things instead of staring at a screen all day.
That's why I'm here, looking to share with others who have similar passions. Woodworking may never turn into a viable full time career for me, but at least I can keep living for the weekends for now, and continue to develop my skills. I look forward to participating in your community here.
Dean