Popular Post fastev Posted February 16, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hi guys, figured it's time to say hi. I fell in love with wood working nearly 30 years ago in 6th grade. I moved to metal, and then to carpentry building custom and spec homes for about 10 years. I decided it was time to give in and get back into real wood working, and here I am. I have to thank Marc-- my brother sent me a few videos-- so it's time to get back to what I love. I don't have much to share yet, I've got a bench in the works now. I decided when I started buying tools and visiting the hardwood dealer that this time I'm doing things as I like, taking as much time as it takes to do things right, learning new skills, and ultimately enjoying the journey. That said, I really need to finish my bench... Anyhow, hello, and I'm looking forward to contributing here. Here's some progress so far. This is a slow-go as we've got an 8mo old at home, and a horrendous commute... I had intended to use Euro beech, but I was really attracted to a 16/4 piece of ash, so I decided to use it as the top. Bench will be all ash, with a "homemade" leg vise. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idaho Andy Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome fastev.... enjoy that bench build.... they're always fun It'll give you something to think about during that commute Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome to the party! Looks like you are off ti a great start with your bench. That ash should be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treeslayer Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 welcome to the forum, great looking shop, and that bench looks like it will be built to last, looks great so far. be sure to post pictures of your progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gee-dub Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome. Always glad to have a new voice . . . and pics. We love pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassAct Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome aboard, Fastev! Hope to see you sharing your progress over in the Project Journal section! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonPacific Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome! Looking forward to more pictures of that bench. Any chance of a shot of the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephThomas Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Welcome. Does CA stand for Canada or California? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastev Posted February 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 4 hours ago, BonPacific said: Welcome! Looking forward to more pictures of that bench. Any chance of a shot of the top? I'll get a couple current progress shots tonight or tomorrow... 2 hours ago, JosephThomas said: Welcome. Does CA stand for Canada or California? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk San Jose, California Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek_PNW Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 Welcome! Those are awesome chunks of wood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Welcome to the forums fastev. I must be down the road from you in some direction, I am in San Jose also, over by the Eastridge shopping center. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben_r_ Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Welcome to forum! Good to see a fellow Californian! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brendon_t Posted February 21, 2017 Report Share Posted February 21, 2017 Now there..4 of us... Welcome to the forum. Nice bench build. I dig the massive slab tops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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