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    Shane Person replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 3 months ago

    Hi all, my name is Shane do I live in the interior of BC, Canada. I have been retired for 15 years now and have dabbled in woodworking off and on. Time now to get serious about it. I like…   Read more»

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    bpholcombe replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 8 months ago

    Posted by: nianaguerreroI’m niana guerrero. I’m a new member of the forum brianholcombewoodworker, very pleased to be acquainted and make friends to share everything in life with people. Especially learned from the forum.

    Welcome to the board!

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    nianaguerrero replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 8 months ago

    I’m niana guerrero. I’m a new member of the forum brianholcombewoodworker, very pleased to be acquainted and make friends to share everything in life with people. Especially learned from the forum.

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    bpholcombe posted a new topic "Original Forum is back" – 7 years, 9 months ago

    Hello all, The original, Craftsmanship in Wood Forum was able to be restored by John Whitley.  John created a new domain for the site which is retained in it’s original state.https://craftsmanshipinwood.org/I'm going to keep this forum up, likely rename it shortly,…   Read more»

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    bpholcombe replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Dom,Thanks for sharing your story!  It is very much appreciated and thank you for posting!It is a very slippery slope  😀 

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    Dominic Campbell replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 9 months ago

    Hey all,My name is Dom, and I am here due to my passion for the japanese side of woodworking.I have always messed around with wood, but never too seriously, due to lack of space, etc. It never felt viable using…   Read more»

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    bpholcombe replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 9 months ago

    Hi Vince,Thanks for commenting, I can appreciate your story very much so.  I’ve seen your work and it’s very nice!  Please post up for everyone else to see when you can.Welcome to the forum,Brian

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    Vincent Tai replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 9 months ago

    Hi all,I’m Vincent and an aspiring career woodworker/maker. I have a particular interest in toolmaking. I have been doing hand tool woodworking since grade 9 and now almost two years after graduating high school I am now trying to decide…   Read more»

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    bpholcombe posted a new topic "Old ‘Arn Mortising Machines" – 7 years, 10 months ago

    Afternoon gents.Looking for some input, I’m looking for your experience with old mortising machines.Any favorites or preferences or general comments would be appreciated.The topic is if interest to many, so I’d like to keep it open to a wide variety.

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    bpholcombe replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 10 months ago

    Posted by: Scotty.comG’day everyone, I’m Scott and I’m a carpenter / builder in Australia.  I currently teach carpentry as well.My experience is with extensions and renovations (or remodelling) and haven’t done much in the way of joinery….Goals? – Well I’d like…   Read more»

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    Scotty.com replied to the topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 10 months ago

    G’day everyone, I’m Scott and I’m a carpenter / builder in Australia.  I currently teach carpentry as well.My experience is with extensions and renovations (or remodelling) and haven’t done much in the way of joinery….Goals? – Well I’d like to be…   Read more»

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    bpholcombe posted a new topic "New to the forum? Introduce yourself" – 7 years, 10 months ago

    Wether you prefer a voyeuristic approach to the board or enjoy participating, please introduce yourself.We would like to to know something about where your woodworking experience is currently and what goals you’ve set for yourself.Thank youBrian

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    Scotty.com liked forum post "Finished mahogany daybed" – 7 years, 10 months ago

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    Scotty.com liked forum post "An Update to Henry the Armchair" – 7 years, 10 months ago

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    bpholcombe replied to the topic "Finished mahogany daybed" – 7 years, 10 months ago

    Thanks John!  I do the texturing with a carving gouge.  I really enjoy texturing as well but it does conflict with my other values at times.  I’ve done it on chair seats, for instance, and the seat will tearout too…   Read more»

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    johnwhitley replied to the topic "Finished mahogany daybed" – 7 years, 10 months ago

    I really like the scalloped end grain.  Texturing as a design element has been lurking in the back of my mind for a while now as something I want to start applying in my work. But those thoughts have centered…   Read more»

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    bpholcombe posted a new topic "Finished mahogany daybed" – 7 years, 10 months ago

    I’ll blog about this one, so I won’t detail the build extensively here but I wanted to show some completed work.This one I recently completed. Happy with how it turned out.  First time cutting the round splicing joints and planning…   Read more»

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