Hi Newb from Central

[Alanwaldrop]

Hi All,

I am an older guy trying to relearn woodworking with my retirement impending. I'm am a very soon to be retired mechanical engineer worked for the old CP&L now Progress Energy, Duke Power, and even Martin Marietta. Iam most likely relocating much to my chargrin to FL under pressure from my bride of 37 years.

My woodworking skills are rusty at best but I did work as a carpenter, cabinet maker, and gofer for my late father when I was much younger. I do a bit of woodturning, carving, and love building needed things from wood.

Alan

 

[nelsone]

Hey Al! Welcome to the group. We love pics, so show us what you got! If you are going to end up in FL you need to talk with Woodwrangler. He is prepping for a move down there.

Look forward to your input here!

 

[Alanwaldrop]

I am working on some photos! If I end up in FL as I expect, wood is a lot harder to come buy at a reasonable price!

 

[CarvedTones]

Hello and welcome!

Some of the wood down there is free; you would just have to take a different approach...
http://www.foxchapelpublishing.com/p-622-how-to-carve-faces-in-driftwood.aspx

Sometimes they get "a little wind and rain" in the Summer and Fall that knocks over some of the ornamental trees and should keep you supplied with turning stock.

 

[red]

Welcome to the forum.

Red

 

[Tarhead]

Welcome from a former resident of Six Mile!

 

[Ken Massingale]

Welcome from the surburbs of Liberty, Al.

 

[Canuck]

Welcome to the site, Al!

Great to have you and congratulations on your retirement!:eusa_clap:eusa_clap

Don't let anyone tell ya that retirement isn't a busy time of ones life!:wink_smil Once you crank up those woodworking power tools, project lists just seem to grow with each passing week.

Have fun here, post often and by all means stay safe around those new power tools.

Wayne

 

[Ray Martin]

Hi Alan,

Welcome to the NCWW pile-o-sawdust. Always good to have another woodworker join us.

 

[DaveO]

Welcome Alan, I am glad you could join us. I look forward to your input in the forums. And congrats on your pending retirement...I'm jealous.

Dave

 

[Trent Mason]

Welcome to the site Alan. You've found a wonderful group of folks here, it's great to have you on board. :icon_thum

 

[sapwood]

Welcome to NCWWer, Alan!
And congrats on the impending retirement :icon_thum

Roger

 

[skeeter]

Hello Al and welcome to the site.

 

[McRabbet]

Welcome to the best virtual sawdust pile in the Universe, Al. I know you are looking forward to your retirement -- I made that step 7 years and 2 months ago yesterday and I'm busier than ever and loving life. We look forward to your participation in the forums.

 

[Partman]

Welcome to the site, glad to have you join. :icon_thum


Danny

 

[FredP]

glad to have you join us.:icon_thum