demolitionmom Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hi everyone, Since I've gone ahead and barged in with a question already, I need to quickly get this intro up so I don't look like a total noob. I live in Seattle, where we are slowly renovating an old house, which constitutes most of the wood I encounter. The old wood is awesome, even if it makes the batteries on the drills run out really fast. I love wood. Love tools. They don't always love me back (ask to see my x-ray from the belt sander accident sometime). I wander the aisles at Wood Craft for fun, lingering longest with the exotic woods. I have no idea how to build anything, and only know slightly more than that about refinishing. I'm mostly here to learn through osmosis and marvel at what skilled woodworkers can do. I hope that's OK. Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Welcome to the forums Jill, nice to have another from the Northwest! I live just North of Bellingham up near the border.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted September 18, 2014 Report Share Posted September 18, 2014 Jill, Welcome to the Forum. It's also nice to have a new member of the fairer sex join in on the topics here. Good to see more ladies interested in woodworking. Good luck on your remodel project and you're welcome to post pics of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdwerker Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Welcome to our online neighborhood ! Intelligent questions are always welcome.,interesting questions get quicker responses, common questions get answered as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Welcome in, Jill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demolitionmom Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Thanks, all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indy Cindy Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Welcome, Jill! I love wood, too but for a LOOOONG time, decades, I limited it to refinishing various things, floors, tables, chairs, trim.... Then I tried making a little gate, what a joke, I knew nothing about how to build anything. But, that was the kick start that led me to take an introductory woodworking class, then an intermediate class, then turning classes, then joining a turning group and a women's woodworking group and attending turning symposia . . . I now have an actual shop (my half of the garage) and dare I say have become a woodworker. It is my passion! I highly recommend taking classes to learn what all these big machines can do and to learn how to use them correctly and safely. Emphasis on safety. It will open up a whole world for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hi Jill and welcome. I imagine a lot of people get into WW'ing the same way as you, from house project repairs and reno's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demolitionmom Posted September 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 I would love to build furniture. Someday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 23, 2014 Report Share Posted September 23, 2014 Most furniture is a box in some way. Start with basic box forms and work your way out. I promise you'll never regret it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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