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06-23-2009, 06:24 PM
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#1 | | Hey everyone, glad I found the site Name: Brian City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Jun 2009  06-23-2009, 06:24 PM
My name's Brian. I've always been interested in woodworking, although I've never done any myself. I figured it would be a good hobby in retirement. However, I just recently had my first child and realized that it could be a great thing to learn now so that I can build a few toys, window seats, shelves etc.
I have no experience or know-how, except for what I've read the last month or so on a few different woodworking sites.
As far as equipment goes, I have a few odds and ends, but mostly cheap homeowner tools (circular saw, drill/bits, hole saws). I'm limited on space so I can't set up a shop by any means (that will have to wait for retirement unless I'm lucky). Right now I'm scouring CL looking for deals on a good table saw in the Charlotte area. If you know of any, feel free to point them out to me.
Glad that there's an NC dedicated site out there. Can't wait to be a sponge and learn from everyone here.
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06-23-2009, 06:36 PM
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#2 | | Executive Vice-President
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Name: Rob City: Hendersonville State: NC County: Henderson Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 67 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.88 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Glad you've found our virtual sawdust pile, Brian -- we're happy to have you here. Don't worry about having just some basic tools -- we all started there, too. We'll be happy to share ideas, sources and techniques as you progress into some projects. We're a friendly bunch, so don't hesitate to ask for help -- the only stupid questions are the ones you don't ask -- Ask and you'll get answers from this group. Again, welcome and jump right in!
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06-23-2009, 07:34 PM
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#3 | | Webmaster
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Name: Tracy City: Salisbury State: NC County: Rowan Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 48 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Welcome to North Carolina Woodworker. Glad to have you.
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The task is always worthwhile if you learn something in the process.
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06-23-2009, 07:38 PM
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#4 | | Site Programmer
Name: Jim Campbell City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Greetings! Don't worry, most folks think they can start out small.
Soon, they are selling their houses so they can move to a better shop 
Ask any questions, folks here will gladly offer up opinions and offer guidence.
Jim
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06-23-2009, 07:44 PM
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#5 | | Moderator
Name: Roger City: Durham State: NC County: Durham Join Date: Jul 2005 Age: 63 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.46 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Hi Brian!
And welcome to NCWWer 
Roger
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06-23-2009, 08:00 PM
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Name: Mark City: Concord State: NC County: Cabarrus Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 54 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Welcome Brian!
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06-23-2009, 08:29 PM
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#7 | | Administrator
Name: DaveO City: Clayton State: NC County: Johnston Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 39 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 7.00 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Welcome Brian, I am glad you can join us. Remember the only stupid question is the one that is not asked...so sponge on and benefit from this wealth of local folks that are always willing to help.
I look forward to your input in the forums and hopefully seeing some pictures of your work.
Dave
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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."
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06-23-2009, 08:38 PM
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Name: Danny City: Seagrove State: NC County: Montgomery Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 52 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.77 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Welcome to the site. Glad to have you join.
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06-23-2009, 08:38 PM
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Name: Randy City: Macon State: NC County: Warren Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 59 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 5.48 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Welcome, Brian! You came to the right place. Everyone here is dedicated to helping you spend your retirement money on tools! 
Don't hesitate to ask questions. Someone on here is sure to have an answer for you.
Enjoy the site and make some new friends.
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06-23-2009, 08:48 PM
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#10 | | Moderator
Name: Wayne City: Cary State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Dec 2005 Age: 62 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome to the site, Brian! 
Great place to hang out and lot's of good, free info here, just for the asking! 
Wayne
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06-23-2009, 09:26 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 Brian and welcome to the site. | |
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06-23-2009, 09:33 PM
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Name: Ed City: Charlotte State: NC County: Mecklenburg Join Date: Apr 2006 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.34 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Glad you found us! Woodworking is a fun and rewarding hobby. There are many different ways to go about it, so don't think the table saw is the best piece of equipment or that it should be the first. It really depends a lot on what you want to do. Knowing what I do now and having good idea of the type of projects I want to work on, I wish I had started with a good band saw instead of the table saw.
Have fun and ask away!
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06-23-2009, 09:35 PM
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#13 | | Senior Administrator
Name: Bas City: Raleigh State: NC County: Wake Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 36 Avg Visit Freq/Week
= 6.96 over 180 days | Re: Hey everyone, glad I found the site
Welcome Brian. Whenever a good deal pops up on Craig's List, you'll know. We're in the "enablement" business here
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06-23-2009, 10:51 PM
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#14 | | Moderator
Name: Bob City: Hillsborough State: NC County: Orange Join Date: May 2007 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome to the group Brian. It's great to have you with us.
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06-23-2009, 10:54 PM
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Name: Phillip City: Lexington State: NC County: Davidson Join Date: Jun 2008 Avg Visit Freq/Week
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Welcome Brian glad to have you with us
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