Hello from Texas

[mjdtexan]

Hi, I am new here and to woodworking. I have purchased (everything off of craigslist) Delta Table Saw, Delta Planer, Makita Miter Saw and a bandsaw that I cant identify 14". Picking up a router and table today as well and am currently looking for a jointer. I have been doing a lot of reading of magazines, reading forums, watching woodworks (David Marks) and the New Yankee Workshop for quite some time now. I have to get my shop wired correctly before I begin but I hope to have a good time and I hope to learn from yall as well as be inspired.

I hope that I put this post in the right place, I didnt see an introduction area.

Mike

[Black wallnut]

Welcome Mike! You posted in a good place for this topic. What type of woodworing are you interested in?

[Texas splinter]

Yes, welcome to the frendliest woodowrking forum on the web. What part of Texas do you live in? I'm in Abilene, some others are from south TX, I don't think anyone is here from far west or the panhandle, but don't quote me on that.

[shoottx]

Yup another Texan in Plano

[mjdtexan]

I am just (and I mean just) outside of the city limits of Houston in Harris County.

I am interested in rustic furniture, jewlery boxes, all kinds of boxes and tables. I have a thing for reddish wood. I really like contrasting pieces too. I will probably read yalls post for a while before I start asking questions. I do belong to other woodworking forums (found them this week) too. I found this one by accident. I was looking up Potassium Dichromate when I stumbled onto this forum.

[dbhost]

Howdy neighbor!

You might want to check out
The Wood Whisperer as well, Marc Spagnulo does these videos that actually make sense... And you don't need a $100K shop to build with his techniques...

[chopnhack]

Welcome to the forum, enjoy your stay with us!

[MilDoc]

Yes, welcome to the frendliest woodowrking forum on the web. What part of Texas do you live in? I'm in Abilene, some others are from south TX, I don't think anyone is here from far west or the panhandle, but don't quote me on that.

What Texas Splinter said! Except I'm near Killeen.

[Red88chevy]

Hi Mike, sounds like you are set up and ready to go. I'm in Midland (from Ft.Worth). Besides the folks you met I think there are 1 or 2 in Lubbock, lots in the Metroplex, Central TX, and down by Houston. Where are you? Like others said, this is a very friendly place, if you have a problem with a tool or project, there will be somebody here that will be able to help.

Doug

[bigstick509]

[cork58]

Welcome from the biggest State in the U.S.A.. Just had to do it. Do you scroll? You will learn allot form the people on this forum, I usually pick something up every time I log on.

Cork

[drumpriest]

Welcome, I'm sure you'll have fun, and feel free to ask anything, you'll probably get more than enough info in the answers from the good people here.

[skillybob]

Welcome Aboard!!

[dbhost]

What area are you in? There are a few members here from the H town area.... At least Loring Chien (lchien) and myself. I think there are at least two more if I recall right...

From your user ID, do you DJ? If so, you know me...

[Ed62]

Welcome aboard, Mike. Pull up a chair, and have a drink (of coffee).
Ed