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11-02-2009, 01:18 PM
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#1 | | Beginner in Durham Name: Dave City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Nov 2009  11-02-2009, 01:18 PM
Hi,
I just stumbled across this site last night looking for some workshops or woodworking schools in my area. Within the last year, I've decided I want to try my hand at woodworking. I have a part-time photography business and wanted to start making my own frames - but when I started playing around with those, I found myself wanting to do more. 
I've always had an interest in wood craft but have not been in a position to pursue it until now. I hope to go beyond it being just a hobby or making only frames.
Presently, I have a small shop in my garage with the "necessities" and a small CNC. I plan on attending any workshops or classes in the area, but also expect this site will provide a wealth of information.
Thanks in advance to all who help out as I learn!!
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11-02-2009, 01:53 PM
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Name: Bryan City: Burlington State: NC County: Alamance Join Date: Apr 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.57 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Welcome Dave glad you found us. You are right about one thing there is a wealth of information here along with some very talented folks that are generous with sharing knowlege and advice.
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11-02-2009, 02:11 PM
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Name: Roger City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 63 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.46 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Hi Dave!
And welcome to NCWWer!!!
You should know we really like pictures . . . and since you are a photographer 
Roger
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11-02-2009, 04:08 PM
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Name: Bob City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Welcome to the group Dave! There's a ton of information and some very helpful folks here, so jump right in! 
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11-02-2009, 04:51 PM
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Name: Travis City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Nov 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 1.32 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Welcome Dave, great to have you! I'm in (north) Durham too, holler if you need anything.
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11-02-2009, 04:59 PM
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#6 | | Moderator
Name: Phillip City: Harrisburg State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Mar 2007 Age: 28 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.49 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Originally Posted by dave  Presently, I have a small shop in my garage with the "necessities" and a small CNC. I plan on attending any workshops or classes in the area, but also expect this site will provide a wealth of information. I like how you snuck that in there 
Welcome to the sawdust bin, but be careful around here. There are a bunch of enablers that always pop up .gif "Drogar BigGrin(DBG)")
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11-02-2009, 05:35 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.92 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Welcome Dave - glad to have you with us
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11-02-2009, 05:47 PM
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Name: Tom City: Yadkinville State: NC County: Yadkin Join Date: Jun 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Come on in, Dave. Pull up a virtual chair.
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11-02-2009, 06:46 PM
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Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Welcome Dave, there's always room for another one. I look forward to your input in the forums and seeing some pictures of your work.
Dave 
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11-02-2009, 06:55 PM
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Name: David City: Lincolnton State: NC County: Lincoln Join Date: Dec 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hummmm  . What could I do with a "small" CNC?
Welcome in. Great bunch of folks here and never any lack of something to talk about or go do. | |
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11-02-2009, 08:06 PM
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Name: Trent Mason City: Wrightsville Beach State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 29 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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11-02-2009, 09:25 PM
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Name: Dave City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Nov 2009 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.63 over 19 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Thanks everyone!! Very welcoming and friendly group!
The CNC was actually one of my first purchases. I saw it as way to do some designs without the ability to hand carve. And it really is small - about 12"x24". It's been a great learning tool and I think it will complement the other things I want to do nicely. I hope to eventually get a Shopbot, but that's a ways off.
I'll definitely put some pictures up soon of some of my early attempts. Nothing special, but anything I can make that resembles what it's supposed to be is a succes for me!!
Trent - thanks for mentioning the school in Pittsboro! I'll look into that.
Travis - nice to see someone else in my area! I was hoping I might make some connections on here. You may be hearing from me!
Dave | |
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11-02-2009, 09:35 PM
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Name: Charles City: Wilmington State: NC County: New Hanover Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Hello Dave and welcome to the site. | |
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11-02-2009, 10:57 PM
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Name: Travis City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Nov 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Originally Posted by dave
Travis - nice to see someone else in my area! I was hoping I might make some connections on here. You may be hearing from me!
Dave
I look forward to it! | |
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11-02-2009, 11:15 PM
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#15 | | Moderator
Name: Wayne City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.16 over 180 days | Re: Beginner in Durham
Welcome to the site, Dave!!! The friendliest woodworking site on the Internet, these days.
I was pretty much in the dark when it comes to woodworking when I retired 5 years ago. This bunch of gals and guys have taught me a tremendous amount not only about woodworking but all of the great too possibilities out there today!
Anything you need to know about methods and technique is only a few keystrokes away!!
Post often, let us see some pictures of your work and take care around those powertools.
Wayne
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The Woodwright's School in Pittsboro is a great place to learn some techniques. Not sure what their class schedule is, but I'm sure if you google it, you should be able to find out. It is taught by Roy Underhill, the guy from the Woodwright's Shop (show on PBS). There are tons of very nice and talented folks in your area too and they're always willing to help out. Again, welcome and thanks for the introduction. 
