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New member here, glad to have finally caught up with some of the excellent woodworkers who seemed to have disappeared.
I'll be spending most of my time in the turning section but really enjoy seeing what others make out of straighter wood, and occasionally have a go myself.
 
Hi Chris and welcome.

We love pictures so plenty of those please, and your posts will stop needing moderation after 3 posts.
 
Welcome Chris,
Yes there are a few excellent woodworkers round here all willing to share their knowledge.
I hope to get back to the lathe soon so please don't be shy in sharing projects past and present.
 
Chris152":23xdcqpy said:
New member here, glad to have finally caught up with some of the excellent woodworkers who seemed to have disappeared.
I'll be spending most of my time in the turning section but really enjoy seeing what others make out of straighter wood, and occasionally have a go myself.
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Hi Chris. Good to see you here. You won't find me in the turning section. Oh no. No sirree. No no. I've not got a lathe at all, even slightly. ;)

Chris, wasn't it you who was planning on building a boat? Am I remembering correctly? If so, what's the news on that?
 
how do Chris.
bear in mind that not all here are excellent wood workers (OK, just me, but I'm happy to pretend).
 
Hi Chris and delighted to see you ! A very warm welcome from an unseasonably chilly North.
 
novocaine":2pxiter0 said:
how do Chris.
bear in mind that not all here are excellent wood workers (OK, just me, but I'm happy to pretend).
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Hey, you dont have the patent on the carpy woodworking. :eusa-naughty: :eusa-whistle:

Wotcha Chris. :eusa-clap:
 
Hi Chris, looks like another familiar name, welcome to the friendly forum from deepest rain soaked and wind blown Northumberland. Specific weather to keep the hoards of tourists away. ;)
 
sunnybob":14fyxux8 said:
novocaine":14fyxux8 said:
how do Chris.
bear in mind that not all here are excellent wood workers (OK, just me, but I'm happy to pretend).
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Hey, you dont have the patent on the carpy woodworking. :eusa-naughty: :eusa-whistle:

Wotcha Chris. :eusa-clap:
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Didn't like to say Bob. :lol:
 
Tell the truth and shame the devil, thats what my mum used to say. :lol: :lol:
 
Well, thank you all for the warm welcome!

Mike - well remembered! I got as far as buying the plans, stored safely in the drawer next to me. Ha. My lad decided what we needed far more was an old car for him to learn to work on, so that's been our project since last summer. I know so little about cars, it's been a steep learning curve, but kind of enjoying it. Kind of. I pull the dinghy plans out occasionally and pore over them longingly.

Roger and Lons - freezing here (well, not literally, but definitely more like winter), blowing a gale and driving rain at the moment. Wales.

Novocaine and Sunnybob - I'lll set the bar lower than both of you put together.

I've had a look around and this seems a good place, really pleased to be aboard.
 
Nice to see you on here Chris.
I think you already know my shabby levels of incompetence.
:)
 
Chris152":220hu2p2 said:
Mike - well remembered! I got as far as buying the plans, stored safely in the drawer next to me. Ha. My lad decided what we needed far more was an old car for him to learn to work on, so that's been our project since last summer. I know so little about cars, it's been a steep learning curve, but kind of enjoying it. Kind of. I pull the dinghy plans out occasionally and pore over them longingly.
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Welcome Chris

BUILD THE BOAT!!!
 
Hello and Welcome. Many of the clued up people seem to be here. I lower the general tone. Adrian
 
You took your damn time Chris, how the hell are you?

I trust that the Volvo is coming along nicely? :)
 
Wait. What?!? Chris 152.
Proper. Nice. Guy.
Gets no cool video type greeting Trevanion?!?
:o

Ok.
Seems fair.

lmao.
 
Welcome Chris, to the cool, mature, reflective, side. We all take turns in calming Sunnybob down by the way. Just DON'T MENTION GUNS!! :eusa-whistle:

Sam
 
Chris101":3bsd9742 said:
Gets no cool video type greeting Trevanion?!?
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The truth is, I've run out of GIFs.

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Hello Chris! Building a boat is on my "that'll never really happen" list - you've got further than me.
 
Chris - you're clearly thinking of yet another Chris ;)
Trevanion - it's going well - running properly (well, right now it's not, but that's a temporary hiccup, and learning how to fix things is part of the plan) and he can get out in it regularly at last (we weren't allowed in lock down). Driving with one of your children learning at the wheel isn't exactly relaxing tho, is it?
Sam - calm is definitely good :-) Tho I did get all hot and bothered reading Adrian's thread about the chair, strewth!
Nick - it'll happen, it's just a question of when... :-)
Alf - We're clearly at opposite ends of the learning spectrum - my participation involves endless questions and calls for help. A pleasure to meet you.

Thanks for the warm welcome, everyone.
 
ps Sunnybob - I went searching for you elsewhere to show this, I made it for my lad who's into all things Japanese and was inspired by your pieces. It's just a prototype from beech, not suitable for use, I'm thinking american white oak or (easier to get) ash for the next one.
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SamQ aka Ah! Q!":2i06ejwi said:
Welcome Chris, to the cool, mature, reflective, side. We all take turns in calming Sunnybob down by the way. Just DON'T MENTION GUNS!! :eusa-whistle:

Sam
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Ignore him Chris, he doesnt know a good argument when he sees one.
My second has been in touch with his second, I reckon I've got the edge. :lol: 8-)
 
sunnybob":2xos6dod said:
SamQ aka Ah! Q!":2xos6dod said:
Welcome Chris, to the cool, mature, reflective, side. We all take turns in calming Sunnybob down by the way. Just DON'T MENTION GUNS!! :eusa-whistle:

Sam
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Ignore him Chris, he doesnt know a good argument when he sees one.
My second has been in touch with his second, I reckon I've got the edge. :lol: 8-)
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You've got no chance Bob, I'll lend my little 22 air rifle to Sam and If I act as his second I'll set the dog on you. ;) Being licked to death by a rough canine tongue isn't a nice demise.
 
Chris152":1rc8jrqh said:
.... Driving with one of your children learning at the wheel isn't exactly relaxing tho, is it?.....
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Just before my test, the two words I remember to this day drummed into me when I was privileged to have a 2 hr 1-to-1 drive with a neighbour who was a Traffic Police Driver were...

"Hang back"
 
Chris, nothing wrong with beech. The man I made the one in my signatures collection for a was very pleased, and he was a past master.
Lons, You had to mention the D word. You been talking to Sam?
Long time ago I had a mate known as Dog Killer Charlie, wonder if I can find him again? :eusa-whistle:
 
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