telliottosceola Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Hey Everyone, I wanted to see how many woodworders there were under the age of 30 on this site. This seems to be predominantly an older persons sport. How old are you. What type of Projects have you tackled and what would you say your favorite one was? Im just curious and looking for other woodworkers out there I can relate to. By the Way I'm 25 from Bolivar Mo. I build furniture as a hobby. I love it and wish it were my full time profession, maybe it will be someday . My most recent project was a pair of end tables for my wife. That is the type of thing I usually build but would love to tackle a guitar. Hope to hear from alot of people!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewoodwhisperer Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 Oh man. I thought I WAS a young gun at 33. I guess I'm just an old fart like the rest of these guys now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 That right Marc!! You ARE an old fart! Lol. Don't let age keep you from the experience of the old gummers. My best friend us is almost 30 years my senior and it's only been in the last few years he couldn't outwork me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodDoesntTalkBack Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I'm 27 from the South burbs of Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicmike Posted December 9, 2010 Report Share Posted December 9, 2010 I guess I only get to be a young gun for the next 9 days. I'm just about to turn 30 and join the Old Fart Club with Marc. - Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flairwoodworks Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 I'm a decade younger than Marc. Marc, you're still a youngun, just not the youngest. I'd be a little surprised if it were me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodDoesntTalkBack Posted December 10, 2010 Report Share Posted December 10, 2010 Well Flair, you got me beat. And WoodWhisperer (unless you prefer I call you Marc), how do you like that dry as a bone wood in AZ? I used to live in Maricopa, AZ off of John Wayne Parkway and Honeycutt. Then right off of Baseline and the 10 in Tempe, AZ for a while. Seemed like all the wood I found was bone dry. Which I actually enjoyed whittling. And I also came across a TON of old trucks out there in Maricopa that had so little rust on them that people in the Midwest would kill to have them! Too bad nobody was ever home when I knocked on the door of the guys house that had about five 1940's GM's sitting under a carport just praying to be restored. In fact, I'm willing to bet that they are still there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alindsey Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I guess I only get to be a young gun for the next 9 days. I'm just about to turn 30 and join the Old Fart Club with Marc. - Mike Wait a sec... if you're joining the old fart club at 30, what does that mean when I turn 40 in a few months? Vic, what club are you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 Wait a sec... if you're joining the old fart club at 30, what does that mean when I turn 40 in a few months? Vic, what club are you in? The Dusty Farts Club, Allen. Welcome..be sure to read and sign our membership contract. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DALSAW Posted December 12, 2010 Report Share Posted December 12, 2010 I'm 21 from Dalton Ga, I build mostly cabinets up to this point. But now I'm going to try my hand at building some furniture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatthewCremona Posted December 17, 2010 Report Share Posted December 17, 2010 I'm 23, living in La Crosse, Wisconsin. My first project was just over a year ago. It was a mission style oak coffee table. Since then I have made a matching end table, TV stand, dining table, and night stand, to name a few. I mostly woodwork on weekends, but if I have time, I will also spend some time in the shop in the evenings after work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Bauer Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 So what club do I join when I turn 50 in 13 months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted December 22, 2010 Report Share Posted December 22, 2010 So what club do I join when I turn 50 in 13 months? Karl, see the Old Farts Club above. Evidently after 30, that's all that's left. ;o) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl Bauer Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Karl, see the Old Farts Club above. Evidently after 30, that's all that's left. ;o) You mean we don't get admittance to the dinosaur club at 50? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vic Posted December 27, 2010 Report Share Posted December 27, 2010 Wow! I hope not. I'm just becoming friends with people in this club. 2 more years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssrt3 Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm 27 in champaign, IL. love making dining room tables and little things for my children. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomP Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 You mean we don't get admittance to the dinosaur club at 50? Karl, that means your in the "Over The Hill Gang". Next year I really go over the hill at 60 At forty we are just waiting for the over thirties to catch up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Vitale Posted January 25, 2011 Report Share Posted January 25, 2011 Im 24...well for a couple more weeks anyhow! I do woodworking for a living building staircases and finish carpentry. When I am not at work being paid to do wood work I am at my home shop woodworking as my hobby lol. Yes...My wife thinks I have lost it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinh Posted January 26, 2011 Report Share Posted January 26, 2011 I'm 25 and just getting started with woodworking as a hobby. I'm looking forward to building some furniture and possible some bowls and spoons. We just bought a house and am looking to put my garage to good use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattb Posted February 28, 2011 Report Share Posted February 28, 2011 Well, I guess I get to say I'm one of the youngest at 21, from Southeast Michigan. I've been woodworking since I finished high school as a hobby, which there isn't a whole lot of time for when you're a full time college student . I have made a couple end grain cutting boards, thank you Marc, and some tables and book shelves. I feel very fortunate to have established a pretty full shop along with some amazing hand tools. This craft is definitely one that will be a life long passion, and hopefully will supplement or provide my income one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbarton22 Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Dang, at 37, I'm far and away the youngest guy in my guild. Dang, I just just realized how old 37 looks when you type it. Maybe I should be turning a cane for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usacomp2k3 Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 25 here. Starting out with the simple stuff like stools and picture frames (love my new biscuit router). Working my way up to bookcases and who knows what else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck M Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I'll be 29 next week, only 1 more year of being a young gun. I am just getting started in wood working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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