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  1. 12-28-2011, 8:24 PM #1
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    New woodworker from NEPA(Scranton area)

    Just thought I would say hi and introduce myself. I am from Susquehanna county PA and just getting back into woodworking. Did several years of wood shop is HS but didn't do much with it after. Within the last couple month I have set myself up a small DIY workshop in my basement. Looking for fellow woodworkers in the area to learn from, share ideas with, and perhaps do projects with.
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  3. 12-28-2011, 8:29 PM #2
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    Welcome to the Creek!!!
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    Welcome to the Creek Brian.. Lots of good people here willing to share.
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    Welcome to the creek.
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  6. 12-28-2011, 8:59 PM #5
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    Added you up on my Friend's List. I can almost spit and reach Susquehanna Cty from here (if the wind is right). Feel free to drop me a line anytime.

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  7. 12-29-2011, 3:02 AM #6
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    Welcome to the Creek Brian, great place with lots of great people.
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    I got my Masters from the U of Scranton. Nice area...I miss it, though I lived in Kingston and I hardly even recognize it anymore when I go to visit.
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    my family used to live in scranton, but eventually found our way to lancaster county. welcome to the creek
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    welcome brian, your gonna like it here.
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  11. 12-29-2011, 9:00 PM #10
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    Hi Brian.
    I'm sitting in forest city, likely close to you. I've got a medium sized garage shop going and plan to build a stand alone in next year or so. Let's find a way to connect.
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    Welcome Brian.
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    Brian, welcome to SMC!
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  14. 12-30-2011, 8:24 AM #13
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    For a second I thought that said NEPAL.
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  15. 12-30-2011, 8:35 AM #14
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    Thank for the welcome all.

    Bill, I live in Hop Bottom work over you're way in Waymart at the Federal Prison.
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  16. 12-30-2011, 9:08 AM #15
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    I was in a similar situation several years ago, and acquired tools of limited utility.
    Attending a few basic classes pointed me in another direction, entirely.

    Keep a list of tools used during a class setting.
    Anything note three times is worth having.
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