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  1. 03-16-2016, 6:35 PM #1
    Mike O'Keefe
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    New Guy

    Hi My name is Mike. Been doing woodworking for 20+years.Just thought I'd say Hello.This looks like a great site to hang out at. Started hanging out first at The Oak,then The Woodworks. Any body know what happened to that site?? Anyway Mike
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  3. 03-16-2016, 6:59 PM #2
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    Welcome Mike! Glad you've joined us.
    Yes, this is a great site with lots of friendly, knowledgeble people.

    Please tell us what kind of stuff do you like to build. Got any pictures?

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    Welcome to the Creek Mike! Wade right in the water's fine!
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    So much to learn, so little time.....
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  5. 03-16-2016, 7:09 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Frederick Skelly View Post
    Welcome Mike! Glad you've joined us.
    Yes, this is a great site with lots of friendly, knowledgeble people.

    Please tell us what kind of stuff do you like to build. Got any pictures?

    Fred
    Hey Fred I like doing furniture piece's, coffee tables,rocking chairs,did a bunch of toy boxes. Last fall I made a whole bunch of cutting boards. As far as pic's I'm technically challenged. Thanks for the welcome. Mike
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  6. 03-16-2016, 10:58 PM #5
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    Welcome to the Creek Mike, you will undoubtedly enjoy the water here, I'm going to beat Jim K to the punch and ask where you are located. It helps to have it in your profile when you ask questions.
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  7. 03-17-2016, 8:30 AM #6
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    Welcome to the Creek. Wade right in new woodworkers are always welcome.
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    My advice, comments and suggestions are free, but it costs money to run the site. If you found something of value here please give a little something back by becoming a contributor! Please Contribute
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  8. 03-17-2016, 8:44 AM #7
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    Welcome Mike,like you I often visit the Oak as well then I found SMC which has become my home.Pics??This place is the best for uploading pics of your work,like you when it comes to computers not so friendly.But there is a section here for those questions.----Carroll
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  9. 03-17-2016, 9:12 AM #8
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    Hi Mike. Welcome to SMC.

    Jump in, swim around. Water's fine.

    One tip: I would definitely spend some time figuring out how to upload photos. "Pix are worth 1000 words" around here, and it's been my experience that accompanying questions with photos gets much quicker responses than without.

    search "how to upload photos"

    Would love to see your chairs and c-boards.
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    Hello Mike! Welcome!
    If at first you don't succeed, redefine success!
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  11. 03-17-2016, 12:01 PM #10
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    Welcome fellow ex Oaker. Lots of good stuff here. Photos are not that difficult here and I speak as a tech challenged retiree. You can do it and posted photos at SMC are rewarded with free lottery ticket advice.
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  12. 03-17-2016, 12:15 PM #11
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    Welcome! Lots of good info & discussions here. I don't have the experience you do but I've learned a ton and everyone is kind & helpful.
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    Glad to have you aboard, Mike! We like pictures...A LOT! Post away when you have a chance and don't shy from asking for help!
    Wood: a fickle medium....

    Did you know SMC is user supported? Please help.
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  14. 03-17-2016, 12:42 PM #13
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    Hi Mike. Nice to meet you, but I'm sorry to say that username ("Mike") has already been taken. You'll have to come up with something else (just kidding, of course)

    There's a saying on this board (mostly related to gear acquisition gloats, but it fits most situations): if there are no pictures, then it didn't happen.

    Also - don't forget to add a location to your profile, so that folks can offer advice, news, or even help with gear that's in your general vicinity.
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  15. 03-17-2016, 3:54 PM #14
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    Welcome aboard Mike!!
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