whotookjobin Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 My name is KJ and I'm from West Michigan. I got into woodworking a few months ago and have built a desk, a garden gate, and a bat house (all very rudimentary, haha). I started listening to WTO a few weeks ago and am now on Ep. #73 - the one where they tell you to join this community, so here I am! I'm not really sure what kind of woodworking I'm interested in yet, since there's so much I haven't done. What categorical options do I have? Furniture/around-the-house stuff? Lathe-ing seems interesting, and hand tools look cool... I've been falling asleep to Paul Sellers' videos for the past few nights since discovering his stuff, lol. So relaxing. Anyways, "Hello," again, and I look forward to checking the community out and seeing what's up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..Kev Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Welcome to the forums! Options are just about endless. Figure out what you enjoy building, how you want to build it, and go for it. Disclaimer: This hobby isn't cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkinneb Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whotookjobin Posted September 2, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 @TIODS Haha don't I know it. I came in with some basic tools because I work in Maintenance and assumed all I needed to add to my tools repertoire was a table saw (which I got, and love). Now I'm looking at routers and planers and jointers and drill presses like a kid in a candy shop. Someday - one step at a time. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Welcome to the forums, hope you brought you check book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Hi, KJ! Glad you decided to join the party. There is plenty to learn (and to share), so don't be afraid to ask questions and tell us about your experiences. We all learn more that way! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted September 2, 2016 Report Share Posted September 2, 2016 Welcome, sounds like you have the right mindset... One tool at a time Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whotookjobin Posted September 3, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2016 @JosephThomas Thanks! Yeah, I just like making things. The desk in my cover picture was made with a Stanley FatMax Crosscut Saw and a bunch of books (not as sources of information, but as clamps). Wood can make so many things and I've got plenty of time to make them. The more expensive tools can wait for the more expensive future. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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