Hey all, I'm relatively new to Raleigh just moving to the area a year ago. I grew up in the construction industry as my dad owns a general contracting business and as result have always been very hands on. I studied mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech (Go Hokies!) and work for a start up business in the Raleigh area focusing on a non conventional manufacturing method. In my career I've always worked with metals (program and operate CNC mills and lathes) so I've enjoyed the change of pace of working with wood. I started wood working a few years ago with some smaller utility pieces, but as of February this year my wife and I purchased a house in north Raleigh with a 2 "car" work shop. I don't think a car will ever be parked in there and it has begun the transformation to a wood shop. I'm currently addicted to wood working and love challenging myself to a better wood worker.
My first piece of furniture a couple of years ago was a small side table for my lazy boy recliner. Its just big enough for a magazine and the TV remote. I did my best to match an end table and coffee table set that we already had.
This breadboard table top was my first "real" wood working project. It is made of hard maple with walnut dowels and rubbed with a cherry danish oil. This was first project using hand planes and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
My next piece is a headboard. I've designed it in OnShape (a free CAD program) and am currently building it. The curves have been an adventure to say the least.
Cheers,
Bromley
My first piece of furniture a couple of years ago was a small side table for my lazy boy recliner. Its just big enough for a magazine and the TV remote. I did my best to match an end table and coffee table set that we already had.
This breadboard table top was my first "real" wood working project. It is made of hard maple with walnut dowels and rubbed with a cherry danish oil. This was first project using hand planes and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
My next piece is a headboard. I've designed it in OnShape (a free CAD program) and am currently building it. The curves have been an adventure to say the least.
Cheers,
Bromley