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11-28-2007, 01:51 PM
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Name: Mike Gilley
City: Willow Spring
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 40
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Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Hi everyone, my name is Mike and I just joined this forum. I've been a woodworker for a few years now, but just recently moved to the Raleigh area from Minnesota.
I must say it has been an interesting adjustment. I've been trying to locate sources of wood for various projects, and have been a little disappointed with limited choices at Lowe's & HD down here. Lately I've been trying to find some cedar (2x4's & 1x8's used for decks) to use for some outdoor furniture, but haven't found anything other then cedar siding. I also hate to say it, but I do miss having a Menards around. I could always count on finding a piece of walnut, cherry, maple, oak or poplar when needed. Haven't been able to find that kind of choice down here (yet, still looking!), but I have been to Klingspor's wodworking shop a few times and that has been helpful. I've picked up some cypress from there, to use for my outdoor furniture.
Still trying to find other woodworking stores as well.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to read my story.
Mike
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11-28-2007, 01:55 PM
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Name: David
City: Pittsboro
State: NC
County: Chatham
Join Date: Oct 2005
Age: 51
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Hi Mike, Welcome to the club! You'll find a great bunch of people here always ready to give advice - good or bad!! Take a look under the "where are?" link for wood suppliers that we would all recommend. I look forward to seeing some pics of your work.
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"There is no trouble so great or grave that cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea" Bernard-Paul Heroux
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11-28-2007, 02:02 PM
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Moderator
Advisory Panel
Name: Roger
City: Durham
State: NC
County: Durham
Join Date: Jul 2005
Age: 62
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome Mike!
Hope you enjoy the warmth of NC and NCWWer 
Roger
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11-28-2007, 02:41 PM
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Moderator
Name: Ray
City: Raleigh
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Mar 2006
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Hi Mike,
Welcome to the group. Always good to have another woodworker join us. There are a number of sawyers in this group who can provide the types of wood you're looking for. And as David suggested, try the "Where are" function to find some commercial wood outlets. One of my personal favorites is Wall Lumber in Mayodan, NC. VERY reasonable prices. That being said, you probably can't beat the price or quality of the output of our member sawyers. Just post a note requesting a type or quantity and I'm sure one or more of them will answer with what they have available and where they are.
Again, welcome.
Ray
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11-28-2007, 02:59 PM
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Name: Tom Dunn
City: Duncan
State: NC
County: Harnett county
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome indeed!
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11-28-2007, 03:16 PM
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Name: Ivey
City: Burgaw
State: NC
County: Pender
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome Mike! If I can be of any help let me know..
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11-28-2007, 03:36 PM
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Name: Joe
City: Charlotte
State: NC
County: Mecklenburg
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 41
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome Mike! 
When I joined everyone couldn't wait to tell me that pictures count for a lot here (to say the least), so I can't believe I'll be the first to say this but, "no pictures=didn't happen!"
So be sure to post pictures often and don't hesitate to ask for help, everyone here is really great!
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Ciao,
Joe
http://www.joeswoodstuff.com
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11-28-2007, 03:59 PM
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Moderator
Name: Mike Hall
City: Indian Trail
State: NC
County: Union
Join Date: Feb 2006
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome to North Carolina Woodworker Mike! We're glad to have you and I'm sure the folks in Raleigh will help point you in the right direction for wood.
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Take the attitude of a student, never be too big to ask questions, never know too much to learn something new. Og Mandino
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11-28-2007, 04:34 PM
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Name: Danny
City: Seagrove
State: NC
County: Montgomery
Join Date: Oct 2006
Age: 51
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome to the site and NC. Glad to have you.
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11-28-2007, 05:03 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Mike Gilley
City: Willow Spring
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Nov 2007
Age: 40
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Originally Posted by Badabing
Welcome Mike!
When I joined everyone couldn't wait to tell me that pictures count for a lot here (to say the least), so I can't believe I'll be the first to say this but, "no pictures=didn't happen!"
So be sure to post pictures often and don't hesitate to ask for help, everyone here is really great!
Thanks for the advice Joe, and thanks to everyone else for the welcomes.
I was just in the process of getting some pictures uploaded, but had to find the right reference first.
I've uploaded some pictures of an entertainment center (and matching end tables) I built over the last 2 years. I used plans from the Sept 2004 issue of Wood Magazine, with some changes. I used oak instead of cherry, and went with frame & panel set up for the sides & backs of the tower units.
I wasn't able to completely finish the entertainment center, primarily due to the move down here. And since I really don't have a place to put this center (not as a complete unit anyway) in my new house here, I don't see it ever getting finished. I'm still able to use the individual components on their own, but I had to move one of the towers up to the bonus room.
regards,
Mike
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11-28-2007, 06:01 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Bob
City: Hillsborough
State: NC
County: Orange
Join Date: May 2007
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome to the group Mike! Glad to have you with us.
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11-28-2007, 06:25 PM
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Moderator
Name: Scott
City: Cary
State: NC
County: Wake
Join Date: Jul 2007
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome Mike to the North Carolina Woodworker board and the warm and sunny South. Don't let the Yank jokes bother you. There are lots of us down here.
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Scott
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11-28-2007, 06:37 PM
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Asst. Webmaster
Senior Moderator
Name: DaveO
City: Clayton
State: NC
County: Johnston
Join Date: Aug 2005
Age: 38
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome Mike, it's great to have you with us. You ain't kin to anyone by the name of David, are you? The Raleigh area is a great place for wood suppliers, there is at least a half dozen within 30 minutes of town, and a few more within an hours or so. Probably your best source for lumber isn't at any store, it's the local sawyers that are members of this site. They're the best source to get reasonably price wood, locally harvested, milled and dried, and often delivered to HF parking lot. Your pics look great, you'll fit in really well around here Although you might make some of us with little talent jealous 
I look forward to your input in the forums, and possibly seeing you around. If you ever need anything just holler, I'm right down the road at the 40/42 intersection.
See you around!
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."
--Dr. Seuss
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11-28-2007, 08:45 PM
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This Space for rent
Name: Tom
City: Yadkinville
State: NC
County: Yadkin
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
 Welcome, Mike.
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11-28-2007, 09:39 PM
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Libraries Administrator
Name: Rob
City: Hendersonville
State: NC
County: Henderson
Join Date: Nov 2005
Age: 66
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Re: Hi from new member in Willow Springs
Welcome to the North Carolina Woodworker site, Mike -- happy to have you join us.
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