Just saying hello!

[Ralph Laughton]

Hi all,

I have just found you all. So I thought I'd stop by and say hello. I live and work in London, England. I am a full time writer specialising in all things woodwork. I'm sure I will learn lots from you, and I will Try and respond to any subjects I can help you with.

Ralph

[Dave Avery]

Welcome Ralph, nice to meet you. Wonderful group of people here, I'm sure you'll fit right in. Dave.

[Waymon Campbell]

Welcome from across the pond... Here you will find no shortage of energy nor expertise in wood.

Waymon...

[Chris Padilla]

Welcome to SMC, Ralph. So what books or articles have you written that we might know? What do you specialize in? Any pictures...we LOVE pictures! :)

[Bob Lasley]

Welcome to the Creek Ralph. Sounds like perhaps you may be able to teach us a thing or two. We're glad you found us.

Bob

[Jeff Skory]

Welcome Ralph,

If you have spent any time at all here you will have found that it is FULL of incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and very sharing people. I'm sure you'll enjoy the time you spend online here.

I only joined a few weeks ago and absolutely love it here. When I post questions I get many suggestions and usually a good dose of humor along with it. And they are very uncritical of people's work, realizing that for most of us this is a hobby and that we can all gain a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment from building something even if it doesn't rival that of a master woodworker.

So as Chris asked, what books or articles have you written? I enjoy reading about woodworking almost as much as the woodworking itself.

Jeff Skory

[Kent Cori]

Ralph,

Welcome to the Creek. This forum is the fount of all woodworking knowledge. I think you'll really enjoy the comraderie as well as all the great advice.

I'm going to be in London the end of March. Any suggestions for woodworking related sites that I should visit?

[John Miliunas]

Great to have you at the Creek, Ralph! Pull up a stump and make yourself at home. It's really a great place to hang, with many friendly and very knowledgeable folks on many fronts! Visit often, stay long and, as someone else already said, we LOVE pics! :cool:

[Dale Thompson]

Ralph,
We will appreciate your inputs. We also hope that we can respond to your expertise. Trust the great folks on SMC. They are all experts. I'm probably the only exception. :o

Dale T.

[Todd Burch]

Welcome Ralph!

[David Blangger]

Hi Ralph,

Looks like you found my second home;) Post those pictures on this forum too..the crowd will love them...ex. the greenhouse job..last summer;)

AKA Pop Paw...hint hint:D

[Ralph Laughton]

Hi all,
if this works There should be a picture of me and SWMBO (AKA Sue)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/60866/20021021154619-0-Sue%20and%20me.jpg

Ah! Good :)

I'll go get some more and post Later...

Thanks for the warm welcome. This looks like we are going to have some fun. Got to go and do some work now :mad: be back later.

Ralph.

[Glenn Clabo]

Welcome to SMC Ralph...nice to hear from the other side of the pond.
I'm guessing you'll enjoy this place...as much as we do.

p.s. - You better watch that lovely lady...Ken has a way with pretty women.

[Tom Hintz]

Ralph,
Welcome! You will find lots of nice people around here and many ways to enjoy the interacting.
I also am a writer though I have defected from over a decade in the big-time stock car racing coummunity to focus on my long-time love of woodworking. Take a look at my site and I think you will recognize a writer enjoying the subject matter!
Have fun!

[Tyler Howell]

Welcome Ralph good folks hang out here.

[Aaron Koehl]

Welcome to SMC Ralph...nice to hear from the other side of the pond.
I'm guessing you'll enjoy this place...as much as we do.

p.s. - You better watch that lovely lady...Ken has a way with pretty women.

You mean this guy? :)

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[Jason Tuinstra]

Hi Ralph, welcome to SMC. Glad to have you here. Jason

[Donnie Raines]

you know, just over a week ago I was the newbie here. It appears that in that time some half dozen new members have come on board.....does that offcialy make me a veteran of the SMC club?????? :D

DonnieR

[Dan Bussiere]

Welcome Ralph,
I lived near Ipswitch for 5 years while stationed at RAF Bentwaters/Woodbridge around the time of the Rendlesham Incident (that's another story). Quite a lovely place. Wish I was into woodworking back then. This is a great place to share and learn. Glad to have you join us.
Dan

[Ralph Laughton]

Hi Guys,

David Blanggar suggested that I showed you a some pictures of the little shed we built for a client of ours. We started this project a couple of years ago and finished it off last summer. the building stands on a 25ft x35 ft deck that is set at 22º to the boundary. The garden slopes down towards the house and to one side. this is about 120ft from the back of the house and the only access is up a very narrow 2ft 6inch wide sideway. All the material were hand-balled in.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/60866/NJKTB-scan0002.jpg
This is the front of the summerhouse

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2002-10/60866/LPLJC-scan0001.jpg
This view looks from the rear at the green house, and yes that's a slate (well, mock slate) roof.

We don't take on projects like this any more. The writing has become our main business these days.

Unfortunately, I don’t think you will see much of my work in the US as most of it is for UK magazines. However American Router in issue N0 2 have just published a toy box article I wrote.

There are a couple of books on the way, which you may see in the states, for later in the year.

I'll dig out some more, and post some of the furniture pictures, if you would like to see some.

Ralph

[Jim Becker]

Ralph, you're way to photogenic to post here...but do so anyway! :D Nice work and I look forward to seeing more.

[Glenn Clabo]

However American Router in issue N0 2 have just published a toy box article I wrote.
Ralph

Toys For Boys? Did all the photography also? Nicely done...basic step by step wide box joint construction. Soft-jaw clamps caught my eye.

I look forward to seeing more.

[David Blangger]

JIM,

Now you have a new shop to add toyour list to visit. The only question is can you make room for me?....I'm willing to ride coach;):D

[Jim Becker]

Now you have a new shop to add toyour list to visit.

LOL! Strangely enough, I'm actually working on a UK visit sometime in the next few months, but who knows if it will happen...business is that way.

[Peter Stahl]

Welcome aboard Ralph!

[Daniel Rabinovitz]

Ralph & Sue
Howdy from the "southwestern" part of Pennsylvania
Welcome to the "Creek"
Daniel :cool: