bobby higgins
08-28-2018, 10:13 PM
I don't see a section oft he forum designated for introductions so briefly... I am 61 years old. I took an early retirement a few years ago and had nothing to do. Fortunately, I was able go back into the workforce, but with retirement not all that far away I wanted to come up with a hobby which would take up some time.
I have been woodworking since July 2017. Started by building a Paul Sellers workbench. I then spent a good bit of time just practicing making joints, mortise and tenons and dovetails, criticizing my work then throwing them onto the scrap pile. I have a made a couple simple tables and a wall shelf. I am still a long way from being proficient, but feel like I am making progress.
My son gave me the book "Great Designs from Fine Woodworking Furniture". I found the plans for this table in that book. It is my first project with ad rawer. I made several mistakes while making this table, but none I could not recover from and all of them were valuable learning experiences.
Thanks for looking at these pics and if anyone sees anything I did not do the best way or if they have recommendations on how to do things better, I appreciate constructive criticism!
I have been woodworking since July 2017. Started by building a Paul Sellers workbench. I then spent a good bit of time just practicing making joints, mortise and tenons and dovetails, criticizing my work then throwing them onto the scrap pile. I have a made a couple simple tables and a wall shelf. I am still a long way from being proficient, but feel like I am making progress.
My son gave me the book "Great Designs from Fine Woodworking Furniture". I found the plans for this table in that book. It is my first project with ad rawer. I made several mistakes while making this table, but none I could not recover from and all of them were valuable learning experiences.
Thanks for looking at these pics and if anyone sees anything I did not do the best way or if they have recommendations on how to do things better, I appreciate constructive criticism!