Walt Caza
10-09-2006, 3:36 PM
I just wanted to share that I find myself woodworking starstruck here
at SMC. I spent this summer putting together upgrades for my woodshop,
a lifelong first-love, and hobby threatening to go small business.
I am amazed with the wood community here at the creek.
I drove two hours each way to buy a DJ-20 jointer from David Eisan,
a great resource and good standing creek member.
I drove 4 hours each way to checkout and purchase a Sawstop cabinet
saw. The first time I participate in a forum discussion, I later see that
the inventor himself has responded to the thread.
After the dizzy dance of dust collection shopping, I have learned so much
from the often revered Mr. Bill Pentz. He opened my eyes to the
invisible threat of finer dust, and some ways to deal with it.
I ended up purchasing an Oneida cyclone seperator, and metal duct work.
Imagine my surprise to read this weeks posts by the president Mr. Witter.
I was sooo inspired by Bob Smalser's mortise chopping article that
I immediately ordered a German mortising chisel. (not a Swan, but a start !)
Viewing photos of the many fine projects by fellow creekers,
and the sound advice offered by so many, I am in awe.
I am more impressed with a person's work product than the tools that they bought.
I mention these things not to gloat about my own purchases,
but to demonstrate how mightily impressed I am with Sawmill Creek.
I have never much liked the computer, and have always begrudged
the monthly bill for internet connection. Now I am glad to be online,
thanks to the creek.
When I create some worthy projects, I will post them for the
scrutiny of the picture police. I lurked on several wood forums for a few
months, but could not resist joining the creek. I am really wow'ed
by the great contributors and spirit of community.
Keep up the good sharing,
Walt
ps some of you regulars here keep me learning, and smiling !!
at SMC. I spent this summer putting together upgrades for my woodshop,
a lifelong first-love, and hobby threatening to go small business.
I am amazed with the wood community here at the creek.
I drove two hours each way to buy a DJ-20 jointer from David Eisan,
a great resource and good standing creek member.
I drove 4 hours each way to checkout and purchase a Sawstop cabinet
saw. The first time I participate in a forum discussion, I later see that
the inventor himself has responded to the thread.
After the dizzy dance of dust collection shopping, I have learned so much
from the often revered Mr. Bill Pentz. He opened my eyes to the
invisible threat of finer dust, and some ways to deal with it.
I ended up purchasing an Oneida cyclone seperator, and metal duct work.
Imagine my surprise to read this weeks posts by the president Mr. Witter.
I was sooo inspired by Bob Smalser's mortise chopping article that
I immediately ordered a German mortising chisel. (not a Swan, but a start !)
Viewing photos of the many fine projects by fellow creekers,
and the sound advice offered by so many, I am in awe.
I am more impressed with a person's work product than the tools that they bought.
I mention these things not to gloat about my own purchases,
but to demonstrate how mightily impressed I am with Sawmill Creek.
I have never much liked the computer, and have always begrudged
the monthly bill for internet connection. Now I am glad to be online,
thanks to the creek.
When I create some worthy projects, I will post them for the
scrutiny of the picture police. I lurked on several wood forums for a few
months, but could not resist joining the creek. I am really wow'ed
by the great contributors and spirit of community.
Keep up the good sharing,
Walt
ps some of you regulars here keep me learning, and smiling !!