North Carolina Woodworker
An Educational Service Of North Carolina Woodworker, Inc.
Discounts on 2010 NCWW Calendar through Nov 30th!!
Javascript DHTML Drop Down Menu Powered by dhtml-menu-builder.com
Go Back   North Carolina Woodworker > What's Going ON? > Who We Are
Javascript DHTML Drop Down Menu Powered by dhtml-menu-builder.com

Who We Are This is the place to introduce yourself and share what you wish about yourself. Come on, don't be shy.


» Upcoming Events
Fall 2009 Raffle drawing this Friday (11/20): See This Thread For Details
Closed Thread
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 10-20-2005, 05:39 PM   #1
Hello from the High Country
 
lbmallett's Avatar
Name: Larry Mallett
City: Banner Elk
State: NC
County: Avery
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 37
Threads: 10

Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to lbmallett  
lbmallett lbmallett is offline 10-20-2005, 05:39 PM

My name is Larry and I live in Banner Elk, about 15 miles from Boone, in Watauga County. I am a novice in fine word working although I’ve done some carpentry. I moved here about 3 years ago, and beginning earlier this year, I started converting my basement into a workshop. My plans are to quit my current job, collect Social Security, get a part time job at Lowe’s, and build Shaker Furniture replicas to sell locally in arts and crafts shows or anywhere else I can find a large number of tourists. I started a small business called Sublime Wood, LLC and haven’t made a nickel to date. So far I’ve completed one small bench that I traded with the lady up the road for a year’s worth of haircuts. My workshop is in the "finishing stages." I still have to complete the electrical wiring and cover up the insulation in the ceiling, but I’m having more fun making sawdust and experimenting with different methods of joint making. I’ve built quite a few cabinets and a workbench that I’m particularly proud of. I’m self taught, learning from books and magazines. If anyone is interested in what I was doing for the previous 62 years of my life, I’d be happy to share, but it would be pretty boring to everybody but me. I hope to learn from the combined experience of the members on this site and perhaps make some new friends who share a common interest.
Views: 294
Old 10-20-2005, 05:50 PM   #2
 
Phillip's Avatar
 
Name: Phillip Fuentes
City: Greensboro
State: NC
County: Guilford
Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 36
Posts: 128
Threads: 9
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.12 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

hi larry, welcome to the site, lots of friendly folks here. you're in good company up in banner elk, check out www.davidfinck.com. good luck with the new business.

phillip
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to Phillip    
Old 10-20-2005, 05:59 PM   #3
 
cloudancer's Avatar
 
Name: Greg Dake
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 35
Posts: 207
Threads: 9
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.00 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

Welcome to the board and have fun. If you have any pictures of the projects you mentioned please post them as I'm sure folks(including me) will love to see them.
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to cloudancer    
Old 10-20-2005, 07:13 PM   #4
Administrator
 
DaveO's Avatar
 
Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 39
Posts: 14,701
Threads: 692
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

Welcome Larry, we are glad to have you here. Your plan sound great to me, I wish I was at a point in my life where I could consider that. I would enjoy seeing your workbench, I am alway interested in seeing how people have built theirs, I hope to make one worthy of posting someday. I look forward to your input around here. Dave
__________________
Nothing left to do but smile, smile, smile

Honestly Honey, that will cost around $100 $150 $200, and I need a few more tools.

Heard from a client..."If I had your tools and experience...I could do it myself"

"Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."
--Dr. Seuss
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to DaveO    
Old 10-20-2005, 08:08 PM   #5
Advisor
Founder
 
SteveColes's Avatar
 
Name: Steve
City: Apex
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Jul 2005
Age: 65
Posts: 6,101
Threads: 1072
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.81 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

Welcome to the board and to retirement
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to SteveColes    
Old 10-20-2005, 09:58 PM   #6
 
mshel's Avatar
 
Name: Michael Shelley
City: Wilson
State: NC
County: Wilson
Join Date: Jul 2005
Age: 61
Posts: 1,004
Threads: 164
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.77 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

Welcome,

We are always looking for fresh ideas. Great bunch of guys and gals here. It will be worth your time to visit often.

MIke
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to mshel    
Old 10-20-2005, 10:29 PM   #7
 
golfdad's Avatar
 
Name: Dirk
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 54
Posts: 252
Threads: 24
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 1.09 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

Welcome aboard Larry.
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to golfdad    
Old 10-20-2005, 11:50 PM   #8
 
Name: Chris Jones
City: Raleigh
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 44
Posts: 383
Threads: 22
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.08 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

welcome!
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to Jonz    
Old 10-21-2005, 12:05 AM   #9
Member
 
Steve D's Avatar
 
Name: Steve DeWeese
City: Horse Shoe
State: NC
County: Henderson
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 45
Posts: 1,311
Threads: 69
Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 0.00 over 180 days
Re: Hello from the High Country

Welcome Larry, good luck on the business. I'm sure you'll have fun with it and learn a lot in the process.



Steve D
Show Printable Version Email this Page   Quote this post in a PM to Steve D    
Closed Thread
  North Carolina Woodworker > What's Going ON? > Who We Are

Tags
country , high

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Just got high speed internet so watch out mshel User Announcements 2 10-02-2005 10:11 AM

Order your 2010 Calendar!


Search Woodcraft.com for All Your Woodworking Needs


Search Woodcraft.com For ALL Your Woodworking Needs!

Carolina Lumber Sourcing
» Stats
Members: 3,663
Threads: 25,104
Posts: 263,733
Top Poster: DaveO (14,701)
Welcome to our newest member, Keith Senderak
» Today's Birthdays
Dick Barnes (74)
Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.0

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 06:26 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2009, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
SEO by vBSEO 3.3.0
Template-Modifications by TMS
Content Copyright © 2005 - 2009 North Carolina Woodworker, Inc.