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Greetings from Doug the Old Guy

Dougstoker

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I am an old woodworker in my 80s and have been at it most of my life. I like to boast that I have made woodworking mistakes that other folks have not even thought of yet. Grew up in small farm town Illinois playing and working in my family's Lumberyard.

My woodworking education was mostly self-administered with the assistance of Shopsmith and Fine Woodworking magazine (I have every issue) and employees of the family lumber yard. I have a professional degree in Architecture. Upon retiring, I traveled to Rockport, Maine to attend the Introduction to Woodworking class at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship taught by Peter Korn and found out how much I did NOT know about woodworking. I have been back 3 more times over the years and learned a lot from the school's excellent faculty.

I have a 450 sqft shop in my basement with no less that 5 dust collection systems and an air cleaner (these were non-negotiable requirements from my lovely wife in order to allow the creation of sawdust in her house.) The shop is affectionately named "The Goatbreath Flats Fine Woodworking and Storm Door Company" (with apologies to Bob Newhart). Most of my work has been furniture for myself and friends (although I have done a few art fairs and commissions) with occasional forays into kitchen utensils.

I am delighted to find and join this group.
 
Dougstoker said:
I am an old woodworker in my 80s and have been at it most of my life. I like to boast that I have made woodworking mistakes that other folks have not even thought of yet. Grew up in small farm town Illinois playing and working in my family's Lumberyard.

My woodworking education was mostly self-administered with the assistance of Shopsmith and Fine Woodworking magazine (I have every issue) and employees of the family lumber yard. I have a professional degree in Architecture. Upon retiring, I traveled to Rockport, Maine to attend the Introduction to Woodworking class at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship taught by Peter Korn and found out how much I did NOT know about woodworking. I have been back 3 more times over the years and learned a lot from the school's excellent faculty.

I have a 450 sqft shop in my basement with no less that 5 dust collection systems and an air cleaner (these were non-negotiable requirements from my lovely wife in order to allow the creation of sawdust in her house.) The shop is affectionately named "The Goatbreath Flats Fine Woodworking and Storm Door Company" (with apologies to Bob Newhart). Most of my work has been furniture for myself and friends (although I have done a few art fairs and commissions) with occasional forays into kitchen utensils.

I am delighted to find and join this group.
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Good introduction. It’s missing pictures though.

Welcome from Austria. Ignore the Texans, read our rules and reply four times to be able to post anywhere on the forum.
 
Welcome from SE NC! There are a good number of old woodworkers here, even an ancient one or two that will keep you feeling young!
 
Welcome from South Florida!
I used to go to Moline roller skating back in the late 70"S & early 80's when I lived in Cedar Rapids. Good times!!!
 
Welcome from Bulverde, TEXAS! You are amongst friends already! Would love to see pics of some of your woodworking projects. Chuck
 
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Dougstoker said:
I am an old woodworker in my 80s and have been at it most of my life. I like to boast that I have made woodworking mistakes that other folks have not even thought of yet. Grew up in small farm town Illinois playing and working in my family's Lumberyard.

My woodworking education was mostly self-administered with the assistance of Shopsmith and Fine Woodworking magazine (I have every issue) and employees of the family lumber yard. I have a professional degree in Architecture. Upon retiring, I traveled to Rockport, Maine to attend the Introduction to Woodworking class at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship taught by Peter Korn and found out how much I did NOT know about woodworking. I have been back 3 more times over the years and learned a lot from the school's excellent faculty.

I have a 450 sqft shop in my basement with no less that 5 dust collection systems and an air cleaner (these were non-negotiable requirements from my lovely wife in order to allow the creation of sawdust in her house.) The shop is affectionately named "The Goatbreath Flats Fine Woodworking and Storm Door Company" (with apologies to Bob Newhart). Most of my work has been furniture for myself and friends (although I have done a few art fairs and commissions) with occasional forays into kitchen utensils.

I am delighted to find and join this group.
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Teak Bench.webp

My Thailand old growth Teak workbench with tool cabinet of the same wood and spaulted maple and rosewood

Teak tool cabinet.webp

Maloof style rocker
the chair.webp
 
Welcome from Illinois!

Great introduction and that’s some really beautiful work you’re sharing. Awesome!
 
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